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

Investigation and modeling of the Avondale Bridge in Christchurch, New Zealand. Erickson Nguon University of Auckland, New Zealand 7/3/2013. Proposal.

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

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  1. Investigation and modeling of the Avondale Bridge in Christchurch, New Zealand Erickson Nguon University of Auckland, New Zealand 7/3/2013

  2. Proposal • 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. I will 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. Current Progress • Completed paperwork to get University ID and Access Card • In depth background investigation of the earthquake; specifically the Avondale bridge. Additional investigation included soil properties, bridge/abutment/pile dimensions, earthquake magnitude, soil displacements, etc

  4. Expected Progress • Begin modeling Avondale bridge southern abutment and pile in SAP2000 • Travel to Christchurch to extract stone and mortar samples from damaged stone masonry buildings

  5. Getting Settled into U of A My School ID An interesting poster I saw on a bus Sky Tower in the heart of Auckland French Roommate representing France and me representing UCSD

  6. Auckland Museum Auckland History / War Memorial Museum A stuffed moa One of the many Maori carvings in the Maori hut

  7. Rangítoto Island Tramping our way to the summit of Rangítoto Island Lost inside the lava caves of Rangítoto Island

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