Abutments must be considered a vital link in the overall seismic design process for bridges. Numerous case histories of damage to or failure of bridges induced by abutment failure or displacement during earthquakes have clearly demonstrated the need for careful attention. A butment design features vary tremendously and depend on the nature of the bridge site, foundation soils, bridge span length, and load magnitudes.
Abutments must be considered a vital link in the overall seismic design process for bridges. Numerous case histories of damage to or failure of bridges induced by abutment failure or displacement during earthquakes have clearly demonstrated the need for careful attention. A butment design features vary tremendously and depend on the nature of the bridge site, foundation soils, bridge span length, and load magnitudes.
Abutments must be considered a vital link in the overall seismic design process for bridges. Numerous case histories of damage to or failure of bridges induced by abutment failure or displacement during earthquakes have clearly demonstrated the need for careful attention. A butment design features vary tremendously and depend on the nature of the bridge site, foundation soils, bridge span length, and load magnitudes.