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Hybrid simulation of bridges constructed with concrete-filled steel tube columns subjected to horizontal and vertical ground motions

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This paper presents the application of multi-axis hybrid simulation for evaluating the seismic response of a rigid-frame bridge structure constructed with concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns subjected to combined horizontal and vertical ground motions. These types of bridges are believed to have superior seismic performance and better ability to withstand collapse when subjected to extreme multi-directional seismic loads. The case-study hybrid model was a 1:3 scaled bridge structure with three spans and double-column bents. The experimental element consisted of one CFST column while the rest of the bridge elements were modelled numerically in the computer. Two popular cross-section shapes of circular and square CFST columns were tested and compared. The structure was subjected to the horizontal (longitudinal) and vertical components of the Northridge ground motion with five increasing intensity levels to cover all scenarios ranging from frequent to very rare events during the lifecycle of the structure. A state-of-the-art hybrid testing facility, referred to as the multi axis substructure testing system, was used to simulate complex boundary effects on the physical specimen using mixed load/deformation modes. The bridge columns showed great levels of ductility and no sign of severe damage or loss of stability, while they were subjected to large axial force variations and lateral deformation demands during hybrid simulations. The superior seismic performance of CFST elements highlights their benefit in construction of more resilient bridges, particularly those with the vital roles in post-disaster operations.

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Acknowledgements

This research was supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend (RTPS) Scholarship. The Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER) is also acknowledged for providing the ground motion records through the PEER database. The authors would like to acknowledge the efforts of Ph.D. student Hamidreza Askarieh Yazdi and the personnel of the Smart Structures Laboratory at Swinburne University of Technology.

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This research was supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend (RTPS) Scholarship.

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    Ali Y. Al-Attraqchi, M. Javad Hashemi & Riadh Al-Mahaidi

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Al-Attraqchi, A.Y., Hashemi, M.J. & Al-Mahaidi, R. Hybrid simulation of bridges constructed with concrete-filled steel tube columns subjected to horizontal and vertical ground motions. Bull Earthquake Eng 18, 4453–4480 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-020-00871-7

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