Research Article
Impact of Plastic Hinge Properties on Capacity Curve of Reinforced Concrete Bridges
Table 5
Bridge #4-W columns’ geometric properties and reinforcement details.
| | Pier #2 and Pier #3 | | Old | Widened |
| Column | | | Clear length (ft) | 26.0 | 26.0 | Shape | Circular | Circular | Dimensions (in.) | 36 | 36 | Compressive strength (ksi) | 4.0 | 4.0 | Longitudinal reinforcement | | | Size and number | 12#9 | 13#10 | Yield strength (ksi) | 40 | 60 | Transverse reinforcement | | | Type | Hoop | Spiral | Size and number | #3 | #4 | Spacing (in.) | 12.0 | 3.0 | Lap splice | | | Within plastic hinge | Yes | Yes | Length (in.) | 40 | 40 |
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