Bollettino n. 39

Seismic bridge design and retrofit – structural solutions

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Pier sections for bridges in seismic regions

3. Pier/superstructure connection details

4. Superstructures

5. Design of foundations

6.Design for enhanced control of damage

7. Design for spatial variation of ground motion

8. Design for active fault crossing

9. Screening of bridges for assessment and retrofit

10. Fragility assessment

11. Seismic retrofit