Virtual Learning

MPC Research: Seismic Repair of Concrete Wall Piers Using CFRP Active Confinement (MPC-526)

• Dec 3, 2020
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Description

Reinforced concrete bridge wall piers constructed using older codes perform inadequately during strong earthquakes. Deficiencies include short reinforcement lap splices, insufficient steel reinforcement ratios in the longitudinal and transverse direction, and inadequate seismic detailing. The research presented in this presentation will address seismic deficiencies found in older reinforced concrete bridge wall piers and discuss retrofit methods that are efficient, effective and offer great cost-savings in repairs and increase longevity.

Speaker(s)

Chris P. Pantelides, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., Ph. D. Dr. Pantelides is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah. His research interests include seismic design of structures, evaluation, and rehabilitation of reinforced concrete bridge construction. He is also interested in supplemental damping for structural systems, earthquake engineering, and fiber reinforced composite materials.

Target Audience

Personnel involved in the decision making for structural repairs, research, inspection and construction will benefit from this presentation. Other researchers involved in repairs of structural components will also receive benefit from this presentation.