Sutong Bridge - The Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge in the World

Sutong Bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world with a main span of 1088 m. In this paper, design and construction concepts are briefly presented. Furthermore, key technologies and innovative achievements mainly on piled foundation bearing capacity analysis, river bed scour protection and monitoring, superstructure wind-resistance study, mid-span closure method as well as long cantilever structure construction control are summarized. (A)

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• Authors:
  • YOU, Q
  • HE, P
  • DONG, X
  • ZHANG, X
  • WU, S
• Publication Date: 2008-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 390-395
• Serial:
  • STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL
  • Publisher: International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
  • ISSN: 1016-8664

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Administration; Box girders; Bridge towers; Bridges; Cable stayed bridges; Cantilevers; Design; Erosion; Foundations; Steel; Support piles; Windbreaks
• Geographic Terms: China
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01117033
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: TRL
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Dec 22 2008 9:18AM