General Information

Figure 1 shows a suspended bridge.

Suspended bridge.
Suspended bridge over a creek
Tower-to-tower distance ≅ 35 m
Width ≅ 1.5 m
Tower Timber and reinforced concrete
Cross-beam Timber
Number of walkway cables 3

Intermediate Supports

Figure 2 shows a side view of the bridge.

Suspended bridge.
Suspended bridge with intermediate supports

There are two intermediate supports (A and B). Figure 3 shows a bottom view of intermediate support B.

Intermediate support B.
Intermediate supports of a suspended bridge

The intermediate support consists of two reinforced concrete columns and a transverse beam made of timber, which is connected to the columns by bolts and nuts. The walkway cables are marked by the numbers. Figure 4 shows the bridge without intermediate supports.

Suspended bridge.
Suspended bridge over a creek
  • What are some possible reasons for placing intermediate supports in suspended bridges?

    • Inclined Hangers

    Figure 5 shows a bridge sector.

    Suspended bridge.
    Inclined hangers of a suspended bridge

    The inclined hangers are looped around the handrail as well as the barrier and walkway cables. Hanger slackness is noticeable. Figure 6 shows a bottom view of the bridge.

    Bottom view.
    Inclined hangers connection of a suspended bridge
  • What are some possible reasons for using inclined hangers instead of vertical hangers?
    When are inclined hangers in suspended bridges feasible?

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