Abstract
Abstract
Traditional seismic analyses of concrete bridges mainly focus on new bridges, ignoring the effect of durability on the performance, which causes limitations. Research on the seismic performance of corroded bridge piers considering the modal period of the piers is of utmost importance. The corrosion process of steel bars under chloride-ion erosion is simulated based on Faraday’s law, and the time-varying law of the performance degradation of reinforced concrete materials is calculated. Subsequently, a finite-element model of the bridge structure is established using the OpenSees platform. Two seismic waves are selected to analyze the time history within the established finite element model. Considering the influence of the pier modal period, the seismic capacity, and dynamic characteristics of a bridge exposed to a chloride-ion environment are evaluated. This study serves as a robust source of technical support for the comprehensive study of vulnerability analysis, encompassing the assessment of the risks associated with chloride-ion-induced corrosion degradation and seismic hazards.