STATIC MODEL TESTS OF SUSPENSION BRIDGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

This paper presents the results of the static test with a large three dimensional model, which simulates a suspension bridge with 3-span continuous truss stiffened girder having no hanger in the side spans. The purpose of this test is to observe the static characteristics of the bridge model, and confirm the validity of the erection method and effect of wind bracing method, which is presented here. The accuracy of the analytical method is also certified. (Author/TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering

  ETH-Honggerberg, Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 15
  Zurich 8093,   Switzerland  CH-8093
• Authors:
  • Iwaki, Y
  • Kimura, K
  • Ueda, K
  • Shimoda, Y
• Conference:
  • IABSE Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1982-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 41-52

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beams; Braces; Bridge members; Construction; Continuous structures; Installation; Length; Properties of materials; Scale models; Statics; Structural analysis; Structural models; Suspension bridges; Wind
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge spans; Model tests
• ITRD Terms: 3472: Beam; 3495: Brace (wind); 9006: Continuous; 3840: Installation; 6205: Model (not math); 5925: Properties; 3452: Span; 5433: Statics; 3476: Suspension bridge
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00376722
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
• Report/Paper Numbers: No. P-52/82
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 30 1983 12:00AM