General Information
Figure 1 shows a suspension bridge that is used by motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians.
| Type | Single-span suspension bridge |
| Main span | ≅ 110 m |
| Deck width | ≅ 2 m |
| Deck width to main span ratio | ≅ 1:55 |
| Girder | Timber and steel transverse beams |
| Pylon | Reinforced concrete (H-shaped) |
Main Cables
Figure 2 shows a main span sector viewed from the roadway.
Main cable 1 is at a different elevation than main cable 2.
What are the main structural consequences?
Hanger Cable to Main Cable Connection
Figure 3 shows a hanger cable to main cable connection.
A U-bolt clamp with a bottom plate is attached to the main cable. The hanger cable passes over the main cable and through the bottom plate via two holes. The bottom plate is in a horizontal position. Figure 4 shows a further connection.
The bottom plate is in a vertical position.
What are the main structural consequences?