Abstract:To clarify the seismic performance of bridge piers with corroded reinforcement under the action of hydrodynamic pressure, the mechanical properties of the piers are studied by theoretical derivation and numerical simulation. First, based on the calculation formula of plastic hinge height, a simplified calculation model of the hydrodynamic pressure of bridge piers is constructed. Then, according to the improved finite element model, the optimized calculation formula of piers with corroded reinforcement is proposed. The results show that under the hydrodynamic pressure, the steel bar corrosion and concrete damage at the pier bottom have the greatest effect on the principal compressive stress of the pier, and the reinforcement corrosions at other parts have less effect. The calculation formula of the bridge bearing capacity is corrected, which provides a theoretical basis for the calculation of similar projects.