Probabilistic demand model and performance-based fragility estimates for RC column subject to vehicle collision

• Published in: Engineering structures Vol. 74; pp. 86 - 95
• Main Authors: Sharma, Hrishikesh, Gardoni, Paolo, Hurlebaus, Stefan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2014; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Bridge vehicle collision; Building structure; Buildings. Public works; Computation methods. Tables. Charts; Construction (buildings and works); Dynamic shear force demand; Exact sciences and technology; Fragility estimates; Ground, air and sea transportation, marine construction; Performance-based design; Probabilistic model; Reinforced concrete structure; Road transportation and traffic; Strain rate; Structural analysis. Stresses; Performance-based design; Bridge vehicle collision; Probabilistic model; Dynamic shear force demand; Fragility estimates; Strain rate; Performance evaluation; Validation; Road vehicle; Collision; Shear force; Experimental study; Brittleness; Modeling; Reinforced concrete; Design; Finite element method; Concrete construction; Numerical simulation; Road bridge

Vehicle collision is one of the most likely causes of structural failure. The infrastructure facilities, service industry, housing and office spaces, power distribution facilities have increased and spread at a high pace. The mechanical and human interactions also involve errors from both sides. As...