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Development of an Improved Probability of Collapse Expression for Bridge Piers Subject to Barge Impact
Structural design for waterway vessel collision is required for bridges crossing navigable waterways. When collision events occur, vessel impact forces can be sufficient to cause collapse of the pier or roadway in the vicinity of the impact location. Impact-induced collapse events generally result in numerous fatalities, traffic rerouting, and substantial bridge repair costs. The research presented here focuses on the means by which a probability of collapse expression can be developed for bridge piers in the event of barge-bridge collisions. The expression development is facilitated by employing probabilistic descriptions for a multitude of random variables related to barge and bridge structures. Through joint use of statistical simulation (e.g., Monte Carlo methods) and vessel collision analysis techniques, the probability of collapse—and furthermore, the proximity to applicable limit states—can be quantified for a wide array of bridge types. The structural reliability parameters can then, in turn, be used to form a revised probability of collapse expression for bridges subject to barge collision.
Development of an Improved Probability of Collapse Expression for Bridge Piers Subject to Barge Impact
Structural design for waterway vessel collision is required for bridges crossing navigable waterways. When collision events occur, vessel impact forces can be sufficient to cause collapse of the pier or roadway in the vicinity of the impact location. Impact-induced collapse events generally result in numerous fatalities, traffic rerouting, and substantial bridge repair costs. The research presented here focuses on the means by which a probability of collapse expression can be developed for bridge piers in the event of barge-bridge collisions. The expression development is facilitated by employing probabilistic descriptions for a multitude of random variables related to barge and bridge structures. Through joint use of statistical simulation (e.g., Monte Carlo methods) and vessel collision analysis techniques, the probability of collapse—and furthermore, the proximity to applicable limit states—can be quantified for a wide array of bridge types. The structural reliability parameters can then, in turn, be used to form a revised probability of collapse expression for bridges subject to barge collision.
Development of an Improved Probability of Collapse Expression for Bridge Piers Subject to Barge Impact
Davidson, Michael T. (author) / Consolazio, Gary R. (author)
Structures Congress 2010 ; 2010 ; Orlando, Florida, United States
Structures Congress 2010 ; 3321-3332
2010-05-18
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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