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Validation of Bridge Seismic Analysis Model Results

Expert Tip: Validation of Bridge Seismic Analysis Model Results


Introduction: In the world of bridge design, seismic analysis is sometimes seen as a rigorous process that can yield results that, at first, are not intuitive. The AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications require different analysis methods ...

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Midas GTS NX: The Future of Ontario's Transit Network


To date, the Eglinton Crosstown Transit project, a 19-kilometer light rail line, was budgeted as the most expensive infrastructure project i...
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Do we really know the foundation performance during liquefaction?


In 2010, the M8.8 Maule Chile earthquake impacted most of central Chile. It was catastrophic to say to least resulting in over 500 lives los...
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Validation of Current Seismic Design Nonlinear Time History Analysis


Anoosh Shamsabadi Tom Ostrom, Office of Earthquake Engineering, California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, CA Ertugrul Taciroglu C...
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WSG-Type Modular Expansion Joints


A study into the structural behaviour of modular expansion joints of Sollinger Hütte
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Seismic Analysis & Structure Study


Video Clip Seismic Analysis Overview - Seismic Design Process 0:00 - 1:43 - Basic Requirements 1:43 - 2:35 - Compliance Criteria 2:35 - 3:35...