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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY BRIDGES - IISEE

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6.4.8 Performance Verification for Abutment Foundations<br />

Abutment foundations resting on the ground where liquefaction described in Section<br />

8.3.2 may affect the safety of the bridge, they shall be verified in accordance with the<br />

provisions provided in Chapter 13.<br />

6.4.9 Performance Verification for Superstructures<br />

Superstructures that may sustain major effects of earthquake shall be verified in a<br />

manner that the response values of the superstructural members do not exceed their<br />

allowable values. The allowable values for superstructural members can be found in<br />

Chapter 14, depending on types and properties of structural members.<br />

6.4.10 Performance Verification for Bearing Supports<br />

Bearing supports shall be verified by the provision of Chapter 15, depending on their<br />

structural characteristics. Response values of the supports shall not exceed the<br />

allowable values.<br />

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