In situ and Model Tests and Numerical Analysis of a Curved Cable-Stayed Bridge
Auteur(s): |
Claude Broquet
Eugen Brühwiler |
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Médium: | article de revue |
Langue(s): | anglais |
Publié dans: | Structural Engineering International, février 1999, n. 1, v. 9 |
Page(s): | 57-62 |
DOI: | 10.2749/101686699780482294 |
Abstrait: |
The construction of the cable-stayed bridge in Schaffhausen and the studies that were carried out show that the cable-stayed structural system can be applied to curved bridges. The present studies and tests show that a combination of structural analysis, reduced model testing and in situ testing provide a comprehensive understanding of the structural behaviour of an unusual structural design. The study shows that a basic numerical model composed simply of beam elements may allow for a fairly realistic and efficient analysis of the linear elastic behaviour of a complex structure. This case shows the viability, advantages and disadvantages of in situ tests and reduced model tests. |