Abstract:In order to study the influence of pier width on the seismic design of curved continuous rigid-frame bridges, and considering pile-soil interaction, curve effects and seismic actions, a finite element analysis is conducted on the (92+176+92)-m curved continuous rigid-frame bridge of Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal Bridge in Yancheng - Taizhou - Wuxi - Changzhou - Yixing High-speed Railway to verify its seismic performance under the actions of frequent, design-level and rare earthquakes. The results indicate that increasing the pier width (width-to-height ratio) effectively enhances the overall structural stiffness, but will lead to significant redistribution of internal forces in critical sections. When the width-to-height ratio of the pier approaches 0.11~0.13, a balance between structural stiffness requirements and internal force control can be effectively achieved. The curved alignment induces the complex spatial coupling responses of the structures, necessitating the development of refined analysis models that consider the pile-soil interaction, curvature effects and multi-directional seismic excitation to optimize the pier design. The findings validate the reliability of the seismic design for this bridge and can serve as a reference for the seismic design of similar bridges.