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 analyze...

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Main Authors: Wang Hui-Li, Tan Yan-Bin, Qin Si-Feng, Zhang Zhe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/734387
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description 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 of various rise-to-span ratios and girder cambers, the moments and displacements of both the girder and the pylon under live load are acquired. Based on the results it is derived that the second-order theory can be adopted to analyze a self-anchored cable-stayed suspension bridge with a main span of 800 m, and the error is less than 6%. The shrinkage and creep of concrete impose a conspicuous impact on the structure. And it outmatches suspension bridges for system stiffness. As the rise-to-span ratio increases, the axial forces of the main cable and the girder decline. The system stiffness rises with the girder camber being employed.
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spelling doaj-art-cb83ee3423fe437fbe66032c900ce8912025-08-20T02:19:47ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2013-01-01201310.1155/2013/734387734387Geometric Nonlinear Analysis of Self-Anchored Cable-Stayed Suspension BridgesWang Hui-Li0Tan Yan-Bin1Qin Si-Feng2Zhang Zhe3Bridge Engineering Research Institute, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116085, ChinaBridge Engineering Research Institute, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116085, ChinaResearch Center for Numerical Tests on Material Failure, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, ChinaBridge Engineering Research Institute, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116085, ChinaGeometric 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 of various rise-to-span ratios and girder cambers, the moments and displacements of both the girder and the pylon under live load are acquired. Based on the results it is derived that the second-order theory can be adopted to analyze a self-anchored cable-stayed suspension bridge with a main span of 800 m, and the error is less than 6%. The shrinkage and creep of concrete impose a conspicuous impact on the structure. And it outmatches suspension bridges for system stiffness. As the rise-to-span ratio increases, the axial forces of the main cable and the girder decline. The system stiffness rises with the girder camber being employed.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/734387
spellingShingle Wang Hui-Li
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title Geometric Nonlinear Analysis of Self-Anchored Cable-Stayed Suspension Bridges
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title_fullStr Geometric Nonlinear Analysis of Self-Anchored Cable-Stayed Suspension Bridges
title_full_unstemmed Geometric Nonlinear Analysis of Self-Anchored Cable-Stayed Suspension Bridges
title_short Geometric Nonlinear Analysis of Self-Anchored Cable-Stayed Suspension Bridges
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