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Figure 5.
(a)
Two bridge piers on two alternative foundations subjected to a large intensity shaking, exceeding the design limits;
(b)
deformed mesh
with superimposed plastic strain, showing the location of “plastic hinging” at ultimate state;
(c)
time histories of deck drift;
(d)
overturning
moment
−
rotation (M
−
θ
) response of the two foundations.
