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SEISMIC RETROFIT OF BRIDGE COLUMNS

L L Bernards, David I. McLean, E H Henley

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Research is currently being conducted to investigate techniques for retrofitting existing bridge columns to improve their seismic performance. The objectives of the research are to develop and evaluate retrofit methods for increasing the shear strength and ductility capacity of rectangular bridge columns.

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Research is currently being conducted to investigate techniques for retrofitting existing bridge columns to improve their seismic performance. The objectives of the research are to develop and evaluate retrofit methods for increasing the shear strength and ductility capacity of rectangular bridge columns.

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Research is currently being conducted to investigate techniques for retrofitting existing bridge columns to improve their seismic performance. The objectives of the research are to develop and evaluate retrofit methods for increasing the shear strength and ductility capacity of rectangular bridge columns.

Key concepts: Retrofitting, Bridge (graph theory), Seismic retrofit, Structural engineering, Ductility (Earth science), Engineering, Shear strength (soil), Forensic engineering

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