U.S. Highway Bridges Performance from Recent Natural Hazards: Hurricanes

This paper presents the observed bridges performance, including damage attributed to storm surge, wind, impact by debris and barges and scour from Hurricane Katrina; and study of wave forces on bridge decks, including a recommended simple estimation method and countermeasures used to restore functio...

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Published in:Journal of performance of constructed facilities 2013-08
Main Authors: Lwin, Myint M, Yen, WPhillip, Shen, JJerry
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Barges
Bridge decks
Highway bridges
Highways
Hurricanes
Impact damage
Storm damage
Storm surges
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Summary:This paper presents the observed bridges performance, including damage attributed to storm surge, wind, impact by debris and barges and scour from Hurricane Katrina; and study of wave forces on bridge decks, including a recommended simple estimation method and countermeasures used to restore functionality to the bridges and transportation system. The lessons learned and research studies of the storm surges and mitigation measures performed directly by the FHWA and State DOTs through the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) are also briefly introduced.
ISSN:0887-3828
DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0000507