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Lecture 17.6 : Special Topics


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1. BRIDGES

1.1 Introduction

1.2 General Guidelines and Basic Requirements

1.3 Seismic Actions

1.3.1 Motion at a point

1.3.2 Spatial variability

1.4 Methods of Analysis

1.5 Non-Linear Behaviour and q-Factors

1.6 Deck Bearings and Longitudinal Restraints

1.7 Provisions for Steel and Composite Bridges

1.8 References

1.9 Additional Reading

2. LIQUID STORAGE TANKS

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Anchored Tanks

2.2.1 Horizontal Earthquake Excitation

2.2.2 Vertical Earthquake Excitation

2.2.3 Stability and Strength Analysis

2.3 Unanchored Tanks

2.4 Current Design Codes and Recommendations

2.4.1 American Codes

2.4.2 Austrian Recommendations

2.4.3 Canadian codes

2.4.4 Japanese codes

2.4.5 New Zealand Codes

3. CONCLUDING SUMMARY

4. REFERENCES