Research Article
Impact of Plastic Hinge Properties on Capacity Curve of Reinforced Concrete Bridges
Table 4
Bridge #3-E columns’ geometric properties and reinforcement details.
| | Pier #2 | Pier #3 | Pier #4 |
| Column | | | | Clear length (ft) | 22.5 | 22.0 | 21.5 | Shape | Square | Rectangular | Square | Dimensions (in.) | 30 | Width = 30 Depth = 24 | 30 | Compressive strength (ksi) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | Longitudinal reinforcement | | | | Size and number | 8#10 | 8#9 | 8#10 | Yield strength (ksi) | 40 | 40 | 40 | Transverse reinforcement | | | | Type | Hoop | Hoop | Hoop | Size and number | 1#3 | 1#3 | 1#3 | Spacing (in.) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | Lap splice | | | | Within plastic hinge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Length (in.) | 50.0 | 44.0 | 50.0 |
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