A numerical study on the structural integrity of self-anchored cable-stayed suspension bridges

Geometric Nonlinear Analysis of Self-Anchored Cable-Stayed Suspension Bridges

Geometric nonlinearity of self-anchored cable-stayed suspension bridges is studied in this paper. The repercussion of shrinkage and creep of concrete, rise-to-span ratio, and girder camber on the system is discussed. A self-anchored cable-stayed suspension bridge with a main span of 800 m is analyzed with linear theory, second-order theory, and nonlinear theory, respectively. In the condition o...

Structural Design of Cable-stayed Bridges

Cable-stayed bridges are extremely elegant and very effective structures and they are also architectural landmarks. The combination of multiple simple systems allows for a structure where the role of each of its components is well defined. When a cable-stayed bridge is chosen, the initial design phase is of utmost importance. The characteristics of the structure and whether if it is mainly cons...

Structural Behaviour of Cable - stayed Bridges

Cable-stayed bridges have emerged as the dominant structural system for long span bridge crossings during the past thirty years. That success is due to a combination of technical advancements and pleasing aesthetics attributes. The interaction of the various structural components results in an efficient structure which is continuously evolving and providing new methods to increase span lengths....

Motion Based Design of Cable-Stayed Bridges

Recent increases in limit spans of cable-stayed bridges have highlighted the need for new concepts in analysis and design. The increased flexibility requires more theoretical studies on non-linear behavior and on dynamic analysis. Design also is more oriented to a performance-based approach: motion control is more important than strength analysis. My main objective is to define what are the par...

Construction and Design of Cable-Stayed Bridges