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Foundation
type
Conceptual
model
Analytical
model
Spread
footing
Top of shaft
Piles
drilled shafts
or
Abutments/
seat or integral
Figure 17.16
Modeling soil flexibility.
Table 17.5
Linear and nonlinear component modeling
Component
Linear elastic
Nonlinear
Superstructure
X
Column-plastic hinge zone
X
Column-outside plastic hinge zone
X
Cap beam
X
Abutment-transverse
X
Abutment-longitudinal
X
Abutment-overturning
X
Abutment-gap
X
Expansion joints
X
Foundation springs
X
Soil-structure interaction
X
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