Advanced computational tools are currently available for the dynamic analysis of bridge structures considering the complex phenomenon of embankment-foundation-abutment-superstructure interaction. Along these lines, analysis approaches of increasing complexity are applied for the study of a real, already built overcrossing along the Egnatia highway in Greece, each time making the appropriate assumptions and using purpose-specific software. Both single and multi-platform analysis is employed and the limitations and advantages of each approach are comparatively outlined and discussed in the linear and non-linear range. The results indicate that the last generation of computational tools available, is a promising alternative and certainly contribute towards the representation of the soil-foundation-bridge system as a whole and thus, the more accurate study of interaction problems that was not feasible to be examined in the past.
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Sextos, A.G., Taskari, O. (2009). Single and multi-platform simulation of linear and non-linear bridge-soil systems. In: Schanz, T., Iankov, R. (eds) Coupled Site and Soil-Structure Interaction Effects with Application to Seismic Risk Mitigation. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2697-2_17
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