Pushover Analysis of Bridge Piers

This course explains the nonlinear pushover analysis workflow for reinforced concrete bridge piers using SOFiSTiK 2026. The content covers structural modelling, material nonlinearities, load application, and evaluation of displacement capacity and plastic hinge behaviour.

Participants learn how to define analysis parameters, interpret pushover curves, and assess structural performance under increasing lateral loads. The tutorial also demonstrates result visualization and engineering interpretation for bridge design and assessment tasks.

The workflow supports practical applications in seismic engineering and nonlinear bridge analysis while improving understanding of structural reserve capacity and failure mechanisms in reinforced concrete bridge substructures.