Seismic Retrofit of Cast-In-Place Steel Shell Columns to Bent Cap Connections
Abstract
Three specimens consisting of a cast-in-place steel shell (CISS) column and a bent cap configured to form a T-connection were built and tested under simulated seismic loads. Representing a typical bridge bent configuration used by the Alaska Department of Transportation, the three specimens used thick steel shell concrete columns and evaluated the adequacy of an upgrade method for direct implementation in the field. Each specimen was retrofitted in the column, bent cap, and its connection according to current seismic design standards. This paper presents the design of the upgrade method for improving the seismic performance of typical bridge bents built in Alaska, and key experimental results.
Recommended Citation
P. F. Silva et al., "Seismic Retrofit of Cast-In-Place Steel Shell Columns to Bent Cap Connections," Structural Journal, vol. 106, no. 6, pp. 810 - 820, American Concrete Institute (ACI), Nov 2009.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Joint Shear Design; Bent Caps; Capacity Design; Cast In Place; Concrete Column; Department Of Transportation; Seismic Load; Seismic Performance; Seismic Retrofits; Steel Shell; Bridges; Concrete Construction; Martensitic Stainless Steel; Retrofitting; Seismology; Shells (Structures)
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0889-3241
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2009 American Concrete Institute (ACI), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Nov 2009