Reference Number | Y130309 |
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Title | Study on the enhancement in applicability of partial factor design method |
Start-End Date | 2011.4-2014.3 |
Division | Bridge and Structures Division, Road Department |
Author | Head, Takashi Tamakoshi Senior Researcher, Masahiro Shirato Researcher, Yoshiteru Yokoi Guest Research Engineer, Kenjiro Yamasaki Guest Research Engineer, Shuhei Kawami |
Summary | To ensure required bridge performance based on reliability. NILIM has studied partial factor design bridge design specifications. The present study has tackled to enhance partial factor design for the use of rehabilitation design of existing structures where load factors change with traffic conditions, seismic risk, design reference periods, and so on. |