Performnce Based Design of Bridge Foundations
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چکیده
The aim of this paper is to discuss issues based on foundation design in conjunction with partial factor format for the future development of foundation design codes. That the resistance factor approach is superior to the material factor approach in practical terms for foundation design is concluded. Then, a common procedure from geotechnical investigation/ testing to determine the design geotechnical parameters is proposed, paying particular attention to the evaluation of characteristic values. Finally, inherent problems in code calibration of foundation structures based on our experience are pointed out, and some improvements to the calibration procedure are suggested.
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