Seismic assessment and retrofit of Waikanae and Pakuratahi river bridges
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.41.1.38-46Abstract
Seismic strengthening construction work has recently commenced on the Waikanae and Pakuratahi River Bridges assessed as having a high priority for retrofitting. Both bridges are on major State Highways in the Wellington region that carry high traffic volumes. The paper describes the assessment methods and strengthening details used on these two bridges.
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