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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY BRIDGES - IISEE

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Chapter 5 Verification of Seismic Performance<br />

5.1 General<br />

(1) In verifying seismic performance, the limit state of each structural member shall<br />

be appropriately determined in accordance with the limit states of the bridge<br />

specified in Sections 5.2 to 5.4.<br />

(2) The verification shall ensure that the state of each structural member due to the<br />

design earthquake ground motions does not exceed its limit state defined in (1).<br />

The verification method is specified in Section 5.5.<br />

(3) Based on the provisions in Section 5.6, the verification shall be performed such<br />

that the unseating of the superstructure can be prevented, even though the<br />

structural failures may occur due to structural behavior or ground failure<br />

unexpected in the seismic design.<br />

5.2 Limit States of Bridges for Seismic Performance Level 1<br />

Limit states of bridges for Seismic Performance Level 1 shall be properly established so<br />

that the mechanical properties of the bridges are maintained within the elastic ranges.<br />

When the limit state of each structural member is defined in terms of the stress,<br />

working stresses generated by an earthquake should not exceed its allowable value.<br />

5.3 Limit States of Bridges for Seismic Performance Level 2<br />

(1) Limit states of bridges for Seismic Performance Level 2 shall be properly<br />

established so that only the structural member in which the generations of plastic<br />

hinges are allowed deforms plastically within a range of easy functional recovery.<br />

(2) The structural member in which the generations of plastic hinges are allowed shall<br />

be selected so that reliable energy absorption and recovery in a short period are<br />

ensured.<br />

(3) These structural members shall be properly combined in accordance with the<br />

structural character of the bridge. Then, the limit state of each member shall be<br />

appropriately determined in consideration of the combination.<br />

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