VIBRATION STUDIES OF TSING MA SUSPENSION BRIDGE

This paper focuses on the development of a three-dimensional dynamic finite element model for the Tsing Ma Bridge, the understanding of the main features of modal vibrations, and the comparison with the measured natural frequencies and mode shapes. Of particular interest are the interactions between vibrational modes, between the main and side spans, and between cables, deck, and towers. As done by Abdel-Ghaffar (1978) for the San Pedro-Terminal Island Bridge, Buckland et al. (1979) for the Golden Gate Bridge, and Kumarasena et al. (1989) for the Deer Isle Bridge, the combination of numerical modeling and full-scale measurement provides a comprehensive understanding of behavior and properties of the Tsing Ma Bridge.

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• Authors:
  • Xu, Y L
  • Ko, J M
  • Zhang, W S
• Publication Date: 1997-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 149-156
• Serial:
  • Journal of Composites for Construction
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 1090-0268
  • EISSN: 1943-5614
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jccof2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge superstructures; Bridges; Finite element method; Suspension bridges; Vibration; Vibration tests
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge spans
• Old TRIS Terms: Bridge vibrations
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00742469
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 13 1997 12:00AM