The aim of this work is to estimate the seismic reliability a simple typical two-span lifeline base-isolated bridge designed behave essentially elastic or as per Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code, for seven localities in Quebec. Two limit states are considered possible failure due unacceptable damage: flexure at pier-base and displacement within isolation systems (SIS). main problem random va...

The study aims to further standardize the construction process, improve quality, and ensure stability of infrastructure construction. continuous rigid-frame bridge is taken as research object, finite element model body established by using beam element, overall analyzed in completion stages. Moreover, coefficient buckling mode are under different working conditions each stage, linear variation ...

Bridge piers which are constructed in the track of high water rivers cause some variations in the flow patterns. This variation mostly is a result of the changes in river sections. Decreasing the river section, bridge piers significantly impress the flow patterns. Once the flow approaches the piers, the stream lines change their order, causing the appearance of different flow patterns around th...

In this paper, a series of numerical experiments are carried out on the anti-scour device combined with perforated baffle and ring-wing plate. addition, optimal dimensions location obtained: The ratio is S = 20%, distance from center bridge pier L 2d (d diameter pier), plate located at H 1/3h (h water depth). To verify effect device, scour characteristics flow field further investigated. Compar...

Scouring around the bridge pier is a natural and complex phenomenon that results in failure. Failure of bridges have potential devastation public safety economic loss, which lead to political consequences environmental impacts. Therefore, it essential countermeasure scour pier. This paper studies effects four different airfoil-shaped collars (i.e., bc1 = 1.5b, bc2 2.0b, bc3 2.5b bc4 3.0b, where...