A Study of New Methods for the Analysis of Stiffened Suspension Bridges |
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20 Divisions Deflection 20 Divisions Hp 40 Divisions 20 Ambassador Bridge analysis Approximate Method Average Diff Average Hanger Pull component of cable condition of loading dead load Deflection Theory ft Deflection Theory Hp(kips Deflection Theory x/1 Divisions 10 Divisions Divisions Deflection Theory due to live effect of elongation Elastic Theory Elongation of Hangers End half entire span Finite Difference method finite divisions Fourier Series FREE BODY DIAGRAM Grand Mere Bridge horizontal component influence lines k₁ k₂ kips/sq lbs./ft live load covering loading conditions main span METHOD BY FOURIER Method by Sinusoidal number of divisions number of finite panel point percentage of difference principle of superposition Series tions Series sin² Sinusoidal Relations six different loadings stiffening truss suspension bridge Table 55 three typical existing typical existing bridges University Foot Bridge variation of hanger varies ΔΙ