Pseudo dynamic tests of seven(7) circular RC bridge piers have been carried out to investigate their seismic performance subjected to artificial earthquake motions. The objective of this experimental study is to investigate the hysteretic behavior of reinforced concrete bridge piers, which have been widely used for railway and urban transportation facilities. Important test parameters are confinement steel ratio, input ground motion. The seismic behavior of circular concrete piers under artificial ground motions has been evaluated by considering strength reduction, displacement ductility and energy dissipation. It can be concluded that the limited ductility design concept should be more desirable for RC bridge piers in moderate or low seismic region.
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