Research Article

Numerical Simulation Analysis of the Seismic Performance of Precast Bridge Piers

Table 1

Design of the test specimens.

Specimen no.Specimen typePurpose of test

1Specimen of cast-in-place reinforced concrete single-column pierA benchmark for the seismic performance of precast segmental columns

2Specimen of precast segmental single-column pier connected by large-diameter steel rebars and grouted sleeves (with steel rebars connecting the sleeve pre-embedded in the pier cap)For the investigation of the seismic performance and damage mechanism of precast segmental columns with this constructional measure