Research Article

Feasibility Study of Using Engineered Cementitious Composite and High-Strength Bars in Rigid Bridge Piers Based on Seismic Vulnerability Analysis

Table 2

Damage grade of pier.

Destruction levelDestruction descriptionQuantitative description of damage indicators

Basically intactSmall cracks in concrete
Minor damageFirst yield of longitudinal bar
Moderate damageLongitudinal bar reaches theoretical yield value
Severe damageCore area concrete reaches the maximum bearing capacity
Complete failureCore area concrete crushed