Real-time seismic monitoring of the integrated cape girardeau bridge array and recorded earthquake response
By: M. Çelebi
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Abstract
This paper introduces the state of the art, real-time and broad-band seismic monitoring network implemented for the 1206 m [3956 ft] long, cable-stayed Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau (MO), a new Mississippi River crossing, approximately 80 km from the epicentral region of the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes. The bridge was designed for a strong earthquake (magnitude 7.5 or greater) during the design life of the bridge. The monitoring network comprises a total of 84 channels of accelerometers deployed on the superstructure, pier foundations and at surface and downhole free-field arrays of the bridge. The paper also presents the high quality response data obtained from the network. Such data is aimed to be used by the owner, researchers and engineers to assess the performance of the bridge, to check design parameters, including the comparison of dynamic characteristics with actual response, and to better design future similar bridges. Preliminary analyses of ambient and low amplitude small earthquake data reveal specific response characteristics of the bridge and the free-field. There is evidence of coherent tower, cable, deck interaction that sometimes results in amplified ambient motions. Motions at the lowest tri-axial downhole accelerometers on both MO and IL sides are practically free from any feedback from the bridge. Motions at the mid-level and surface downhole accelerometers are influenced significantly by feedback due to amplified ambient motions of the bridge. Copyright ASCE 2006.
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Çelebi, M., 2006, Real-time seismic monitoring of the integrated cape girardeau bridge array and recorded earthquake response, in Proceedings of the Structures Congress and Exposition, v. 2006, St. Louis, MO, 18 May 2006 through 21 May 2006, https://doi.org/10.1061/40889(201)169.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Real-time seismic monitoring of the integrated cape girardeau bridge array and recorded earthquake response |
| DOI | 10.1061/40889(201)169 |
| Volume | 2006 |
| Publication Date | June 20, 2012 |
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the Structures Congress and Exposition |
| First page | 169 |
| Conference Title | Structures Congress 2006 |
| Conference Location | St. Louis, MO |
| Conference Date | 18 May 2006 through 21 May 2006 |