Title:
Seismic Movement at Bridge Abutments
Author(s):
C. Stewart Gloyd
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
164
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
273-288
Keywords:
bridge abutments; bridge bearings; bridges (structures); control joints; earthquake-resistant structures; Structural Research
DOI:
10.14359/1448
Date:
11/1/1996
Abstract:
For the Orange County Toll Roads in California, seismic design criteria for bridges has been used which includes a requirement that expansion joints be designed for seismic movement. This departure from traditional practice is part of a design objective