Influence of Abutment Stiffness and Strength on the Seismic Response of Horizontally Curved RC Bridges in Comparison with Equivalent Straight Bridges at Different Seismic Intensity Levels

<div>Curved/straight deck displacement ratios at abutments predicted in the tangential direction at (a) DBE, (b) MCE levels; ratios predicted in the radial direction at (c) DBE, (d) MCE levels; ratios predicted using real displacements at (e) DBE, (f) MCE levels.</div>

Shock and Vibration

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Figure 25: Influence of Abutment Stiffness and Strength on the Seismic Response of Horizontally Curved RC Bridges in Comparison with Equivalent Straight Bridges at Different Seismic Intensity Levels 

Figure 25 | Influence of Abutment Stiffness and Strength on the Seismic Response of Horizontally Curved RC Bridges in Comparison with Equivalent Straight Bridges at Different Seismic Intensity Levels 