Title: Direct Displacement-Based Design as an Alternative Method for Seismic Design of Bridges

Author(s): V. A. Suarez and M. J. Kowalsky

Publication: Symposium Paper

Volume: 271

Issue:

Appears on pages(s): 63-78

Keywords: direct displacement-based design method; displacement-based design; performance-based seismic design

DOI: 10.14359/51663890

Date: 5/24/2010

Abstract:
This paper reviews the Direct Displacement-Based Design Method for seismic design of bridges and compares it to the design procedure implemented in the AASHTO Guide Specification for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design. It is shown with examples that DDBD has several advantages that could be put to use as an alternative design method to that proposed in the AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design.