SOME FEATURES OF DAMAGE TO UN-CUT REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGES UNDER SEVERE EARTHQUAKES

13.01.2023 International Scientific Journal "Science and Innovation". Series A. Volume 2 Issue 1

Shermukhamedov U.Z., Tayirov Sh.Sh.

Abstract. The main types and reasons of the initiation of specific damage to un-cut reinforced concrete bridges under strong and destructive earthquakes are discussed in the article. A brief review of the features of the destruction of un-cut reinforced concrete bridges and railway tracks under severe earthquakes in Europe and Asia is presented.

Keywords: un-cut reinforced concrete bridges, earthquake, bearing part, seismic intensity scale, railway track, superstructure, support, expansion joint.