General Information

Figure 1 shows a cable-stayed bridge that is used by motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians.

Anchorage Failure

Figure 2 shows half main span.

The numbers indicate the position of a girder anchorage. Figure 3 shows half main span without anchorage 2.

The failure (on one side only) did not cause a progressive collapse. Figure 4 shows a further view of the bridge without anchorage 2.

Figure 5 shows a schematic partial three-dimensional view of an anchorage.

The anchorage consists of a multi-bent steel round bar and 2 nuts. Figure 6 shows a side view of the failed anchorage.

The top region of the multi-bent round bar failed. Figure 7 shows a schematic partial three-dimensional view of the unfailed and failed anchorage.