Temporary Shoring Design for Existing Bridge

[scplanchecker]

An existing timber framed bridge in Santa Cruz, CA, that will need temporary shoring on one lane/half of bridge, while the other half is being reinforced. Do seismic loads need to be considered in this shoring? The bridge will be closed to traffic during the construction.

 

[Qshake]

If the bridge is intended to be closed or under the shored condition for an extended period of time, yes.

Regards,
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