Research Article

Methodology and Application of Safety Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Girder Bridges during Earthquakes

Table 3

Safety evaluation index of bridge pier.

Damage stateI Basically intactII Slight damageIII Medium damageIV Severe damageV destruction

State descriptionCrackLongitudinal reinforcement yieldLocal institutions began to formLocal institutions is completely formedStrength degradation
Allowable displacement angleD < 0.40%0.40% ≤ D < 0.65%0.65% ≤ D < 1.25%1.25% ≤ D < 2.85%D ≥ 2.85%