MIDAS User Conference 2022 – SMX Convention, Davao City

Application of Global Solutions to Local Projects

Seismic Verification of Critical

Bridge Using Non-Linear
Response Time-history
Analysis- Utilizing Midas Civil
Arwin Malabanan
CTI Engineering International Co., Ltd.
CTI-Pilipinas Inc.
OUTLINE
• Introduction
• Design philosophy and application to
sample project (overview)
• Structural verification using NLTHA
• Remarks
Objective
To share the experienced on the analysis verificat
ion of actual bridge design project using the non-li
near time history analysis utilizing the Midas Civil.
The consideration of different factors affect the str
uctural response such as seismicity (factors due t
o near-fault site condition), soil conditions, bridge
geometry and bridge location.
Introduction

Source: https://www.thesundaily.my/home/strong-earthquake-hits-southeastern-taiwan-146-injured-XA9839808
 DESIGN REFERENCES

Issued under D.O.45 series of 2016 International Guide/Reference

CURRENT SEISMIC ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
REFERENCES

Issued under D.O.45 series of 2016 Issued under D.O.18 series of 2020

Still following the force based design philosophy! Midas IT PH 2021

Required Performance Level

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Design Philosophy and Application to Sample
Project (Overview)

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STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS TYPES FOR SEISMIC EFFECT

Response
Verification

Minimum Code
Requirements
(Design Stage)

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WMVF

Approx. 1 km. Closer

to Fault line
Approx. 300m
Model 1 Model 2

Approx. 1km
BSDS Table 3.8.1-1 Response Modification Factor (R-FACTOR)- Substructure
 Seismic design force effects shall be determined by dividing the resulting force
effects from elastic analysis by the appropriate R-factor
 For inelastic time history analysis, R-factor shall be 1.
 An alternative to R-factors for joints and connections is to use the maximum force
effects by plastic hinging of columns

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Required Performance Level

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 Anticipated location of plastic hinging for this frame.
(Pier-Transverse Direction)

Plastic Mechanism

Code shall not allow

to form plastic hinge
at Piles, unless allow
ed by the owner bas
ed on specific case.
Anticipated location of plastic hinging for this frame.
(Pier-Longitudinal Direction)
F

Plastic Mechanism

Code shall not allow

to form plastic hinge
at Piles, unless allow
ed by the owner bas
ed on specific case.
BSDS Section 3- General Requirements
BRIDGE MODEL #2
Typical Section for Model 2
 BRIDGE MODEL #2

2.5m Col. 2.0m Col. 2.0m Col.

3m Piles 2.5m Piles 2.5m Piles

DYNAMIC ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS

structure

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Site Specific Response Spectrum for the Bridge – L2 EQ 1000 RP
BRIDGE MODEL #1
STRUCTURE VERIFICATION
USING NLTHA
Site Specific Spectrally Matched GM Time Histories

Eq1-FN Eq1-FP

Eq1-V
Site Specific Spectrally Matched GM Time Histories

Eq2-FN Eq2-FP

Eq2-V
Site Specific Spectrally Matched GM Time Histories

Eq3-FN Eq3-FP

Eq3-V
Site Specific Spectrally Matched GM Time Histories

Eq4-FN Eq4-FP

Eq4-V
Site Specific Spectrally Matched GM Time Histories

Eq5-FN Eq5-FP

Eq5-V
Site Specific Spectrally Matched GM Time Histories

Eq6-FN Eq6-FP

Eq6-V
Site Specific Spectrally Matched GM Time Histories

Eq7-FN Eq7-FP

Eq7-V
Time History Analysis Method

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SEISMIC VERIFICATION REFERENCE
SAMPLE RESULTS OF NON LINEAR
VERIFICATION
BRIDGE MODEL #1
Pier 15
 BRIDGE MODEL #1
Pier 15

Anticipated pl
astic hinge re
gion
Elastic region
Enveloped Response of Element 8200 @Long. Dir.
Enveloped Response of Element 8200 @Long. Dir.
Max. Response of Element 8200 @Long. Dir.
Envelope Moment at Y-Dir. (Bot. Column)
Response of Element 28552 @Trans. Dir. Due to EQ4
Enveloped Response of Element 28552 @Trans. Dir.
Max. Response of Element 28552 @Trans. Dir.
Envelope Moment at Z-Dir. (Top. Column)
 Displacement history at top pier in Long Dir. at any time (t)

Note: Disp. should be taken from the mean response from seven sets of G.M.
Structure Energy Graph
Problem?
Rebar yield at the mid region which supposed to be elastic!
Enveloped Response of Element 28550 @Long. Dir.
Enveloped Response of Element 28550 @Trans. Dir.
Status of Section Top Piles @Long Dir. Due to EQ4
Enveloped Response of Element 11073 @Long. Dir.
Remarks:
THANK YOU!!!