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Week 3: Investigation and modeling of the Avondale Bridge in Christchurch, New Zealand

Week 3: Investigation and modeling of the Avondale Bridge in Christchurch, New Zealand. Erickson Nguon University of Auckland, New Zealand June 17, 2013. Project Overview.

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Week 3: Investigation and modeling of the Avondale Bridge in Christchurch, New Zealand

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  1. Week 3:Investigation and modeling of the Avondale Bridge in Christchurch, New Zealand Erickson Nguon University of Auckland, New Zealand June 17, 2013

  2. Project Overview • The objective of this project is to investigate and model bridges, specifically the Avondale Bridge in Christchurch. The bridge suffered severe structural damage following the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake. • To create computer generated models of the bridges in SAP2000 with loadings that reflect the Christchurch Earthquake and with this model we can validate it by comparing the data from the model and the actual earthquake.

  3. Recent Progress • Found an efficient method for changing spring stiffness values and restraints through Excel • Defined soil layers and applied peak displacements to the abutment and pile Figure 1: Applied peak displacements and defined soil layers Figure 2: Excel spread sheet to quickly change many different values of the model

  4. Projected Progress • Meet with Liam to review my recent progress of the model bridge • Progress on modelling the north abutment of the bridge

  5. Rotorua Wai-O-TapuThermal Park Wai-O-TapuThermal Park Bunch of deer on the side of road Luging in Rotorua

  6. Tamaki Maori Village Hanging with a few of the villagers Tamaki Maori Chief posing with Tony and I The buffet on my plate! Chicken, beef, and potatoes cooling down after being cooked Hangi style

  7. Acknowledgments Thank you to: • Peter Arzberger • Gabriele Wienhausen • Liam Wotherspoon • DmytroDizhur • LelliVan Den Einde • Teri Simas

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