Effect of Vertical Vibration of the Supports of a Highway Bridge on the Superstructure

Author

Samir V. Acra, Marquette University

Date of Award

Summer 1980

Document Type

Thesis - Restricted

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

First Advisor

Yoo, Chai Hong

Second Advisor

Murphy, William

Abstract

The vibration of the intermediate supports of highway bridges induced by the vertical acceleration of an earthquake may magnify the stresses on the bridge superstructure significantly. These stresses were analyzed and a method of obtaining design aids to determine these stresses was introduced.

Recommended Citation

Acra, Samir V., "Effect of Vertical Vibration of the Supports of a Highway Bridge on the Superstructure" (1980). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3887.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3887