A Review of Ship Collision and Seismic Impacts on Scour-Affected Bridge Pile Foundations

In recent years, the frequent collapse of bridges has underscored the severe threats posed by ship collisions and seismic forces to bridge pile foundations, particularly under scour conditions. Scour significantly increases bending moments, weakens foundation stability, and exacerbates damage under...

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Main Authors: Jiujiang Wu, Linzi Yu, Ting Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Eng
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/6/6/113
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Summary:In recent years, the frequent collapse of bridges has underscored the severe threats posed by ship collisions and seismic forces to bridge pile foundations, particularly under scour conditions. Scour significantly increases bending moments, weakens foundation stability, and exacerbates damage under ship impacts and seismic loading. This review systematically examines the dynamic responses of bridge pile foundations subjected to multi-hazard scenarios, focusing on how scour-induced degradation exacerbates the impacts of ship collisions and seismic events. The synthesis covers experimental studies, numerical simulations, and theoretical approaches, providing a comprehensive evaluation of methodologies and findings. Advanced bibliometric tools, such as CiteSpace and VOSviewer, are employed to identify research trends, hotspots, and collaborations in this domain. Additionally, the review highlights the integration of intelligent technologies for mitigating ship collision risks and improving bridge safety management in scour-prone environments. By consolidating existing knowledge, this paper can serve as a critical reference for understanding the compounded effects of scour and other hazards on bridge pile foundations, offering guidance for future research and engineering practices.
ISSN:2673-4117