SAEE Lecture "Design of Seismically Resistant Bridges According to Eurocode 8-2 – Part II: Numerical Example" was held on Tuesday, May 28, from 16:00 to 17:30 (CET) via Zoom in Serbian,
The lecture was delivered by Prof. Dr Tatjana Isaković from the Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana.
Below you can find the lecture abstract, speaker biography, as well as the recording and slides from the lecture.
Abstract
The seismic response of bridges differs significantly from that of buildings, primarily due to their distinct structural systems and, often, much larger dimensions and more complex geometric characteristics of the load-bearing elements’ cross-sections. For this reason, the design of seismically resistant bridges must be governed by specific codes. One such code is Eurocode 8-2 (EC8-2), which is dedicated to the design of new bridges. This standard has significantly improved seismic bridge design; it is also well-structured and geared toward engineering practice.
In the lecture “Design of Seismically Resistant Bridges According to Eurocode 8-2”, held on September 27, 2024, the fundamental principles and key features of EC8-2 were presented. This follow-up lecture demonstrates those principles through a numerical example.
Since the aim of the example is to illustrate the fundamental design concepts, the lecture focuses solely on the analysis of reinforced concrete piers, which are the key seismic-resisting elements in girder bridges. Using an example of a three-span reinforced concrete girder bridge, the lecture first presents the application of elastic analytical methods used in seismic analysis of bridges. Then, it covers the design of box-section reinforced concrete piers.
Speaker Biography
Dr Tatjana Isaković is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana. She serves as the Head of the Chair of Structures and Earthquake Engineering at the same faculty. Her research focuses on the seismic response of reinforced concrete structures, including bridges, precast structures, and various types of buildings.
The results of her research on precast structures have recently been incorporated into two ISO standards for the design of such systems. Additionally, her work on the seismic behavior of bridges and buildings with reinforced concrete walls has significantly influenced the second generation of Eurocode 8, which is currently under development.
Prof. Isaković is the author of over 200 scientific and professional papers published in journals and presented at conferences, as well as more than 20 book chapters in scientific monographs. She has shared her work through lectures at universities across Europe (Italy, Belgium, Serbia, Croatia, Germany, the United Kingdom), as well as in the USA, Mexico, and New Zealand.
She is a member of the Working Group WG11 "Seismic Analysis and Design of Bridges" under the European Association for Earthquake Engineering (EAEE), and a member of the International Wall Institute, which brings together leading global researchers in the field of seismic performance of reinforced concrete walls.
SAEE Lecture "Design of Seismically Resistant Bridges According to Eurocode 8-2 – Part II: Numerical Example" was held on Tuesday, May 28, from 16:00 to 17:30 (CET) via Zoom in Serbian,
The lecture was delivered by Prof. Dr Tatjana Isaković from the Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana.
Below you can find the lecture abstract, speaker biography, as well as the recording and slides from the lecture.
Abstract
The seismic response of bridges differs significantly from that of buildings, primarily due to their distinct structural systems and, often, much larger dimensions and more complex geometric characteristics of the load-bearing elements’ cross-sections. For this reason, the design of seismically resistant bridges must be governed by specific codes. One such code is Eurocode 8-2 (EC8-2), which is dedicated to the design of new bridges. This standard has significantly improved seismic bridge design; it is also well-structured and geared toward engineering practice.
In the lecture “Design of Seismically Resistant Bridges According to Eurocode 8-2”, held on September 27, 2024, the fundamental principles and key features of EC8-2 were presented. This follow-up lecture demonstrates those principles through a numerical example.
Since the aim of the example is to illustrate the fundamental design concepts, the lecture focuses solely on the analysis of reinforced concrete piers, which are the key seismic-resisting elements in girder bridges. Using an example of a three-span reinforced concrete girder bridge, the lecture first presents the application of elastic analytical methods used in seismic analysis of bridges. Then, it covers the design of box-section reinforced concrete piers.
Speaker Biography
Dr Tatjana Isaković is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana. She serves as the Head of the Chair of Structures and Earthquake Engineering at the same faculty. Her research focuses on the seismic response of reinforced concrete structures, including bridges, precast structures, and various types of buildings.
The results of her research on precast structures have recently been incorporated into two ISO standards for the design of such systems. Additionally, her work on the seismic behavior of bridges and buildings with reinforced concrete walls has significantly influenced the second generation of Eurocode 8, which is currently under development.
Prof. Isaković is the author of over 200 scientific and professional papers published in journals and presented at conferences, as well as more than 20 book chapters in scientific monographs. She has shared her work through lectures at universities across Europe (Italy, Belgium, Serbia, Croatia, Germany, the United Kingdom), as well as in the USA, Mexico, and New Zealand.
She is a member of the Working Group WG11 "Seismic Analysis and Design of Bridges" under the European Association for Earthquake Engineering (EAEE), and a member of the International Wall Institute, which brings together leading global researchers in the field of seismic performance of reinforced concrete walls.
