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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY BRIDGES - IISEE

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Girder<br />

Girder<br />

Girder<br />

Pier<br />

Fig. 14.4.1 Gap between Ends of Superstructures<br />

14.4.2 Expansion Joints<br />

(1) An expansion length of an expansion joint shall generally be greater than its design<br />

expansion length for Earthquake Ground Motion Level 1, as specified in (2).<br />

However, this provision may not be applicable if the lateral strength of the<br />

expansion joint necessary for Level 1 Earthquake Ground Motion is ensured, or a<br />

joint protector specified in Subsection 14.4.3 is installed to protect the expansion<br />

joint.<br />

(2) Design expansion length during an earthquake shall generally be calculated by<br />

Equation (14.4.2). However, if the design expansion length specified in Subsection<br />

4.2.2 of Part I Common Provisions is larger than the calculated one, the design<br />

length during an earthquake shall not be less than the value from the Common<br />

Provisions.<br />

δR + LA (between a superstructure and an abutment)<br />

LE = .....(14.4.2)<br />

c B δR + LA (between two adjacent girders)<br />

where<br />

LE : Design expansion length during an earthquake (mm)<br />

LA : Expansion length allowance (mm)<br />

δR : Relative displacement between a superstructure and a substructure, occurring<br />

at the expansion location when subjected to Level 1 Earthquake Ground<br />

Motion (mm)<br />

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