ABSTRACT
A suspension bridge is a type of bridge in which a floor structure is hung from suspension cables. This type of bridge consists of main cables, stiffening
CONTENTS
2.1 Introduction 51 2.2 Structural System 52
2.2.1 Structural Components 52 2.2.2 Types of Suspension Bridges 53 2.2.3 Main Towers 54 2.2.4 Main Cables 54 2.2.5 Suspended Structures 55 2.2.6 Anchorages 56
2.3 Design 57 2.3.1 General 57 2.3.2 Classic Analytical Methods 57
2.3.2.1 Elastic Theory 57 2.3.2.2 Deflection Theory 58 2.3.2.3 Analytical Method for Lateral Loading 59
2.3.3 Design Procedure 59 2.3.4 Wind-Resistant Design 61 2.3.5 Seismic Design 61 2.3.6 Main Towers 62 2.3.7 Main Cables 62 2.3.8 Suspended Structures 62
2.4 Construction 63 2.4.1 Construction Sequence 63 2.4.2 Main Towers 63 2.4.3 Main Cables 64 2.4.4 Suspended Structures 65
References 68
girders, suspender ropes that hang stiffening girders from main cables, main towers that support main cables, and anchorages that anchor main cables.
