Population Demographics of Suspension Bridges
A plot showing the number of bridges for each category of suspension bridge constructed for every year starting with the year 1990 is shown in Fig. 15.24. This plot clearly …
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Need for Longer Spans
Horizontal navigation clearances have increased in recent years to accommodate the increasing size and volume of marine traffic. The intense competition among port cities to attract ocean shipping has led to …
Classification of Bridges by Span
Bridges have been categorized in many ways. They have been categorized by their principal use as highway, railroad, pedestrian, pipeline, etc.; by the material used in their construction as stone, timber, …
Classification and Characteristics of Cable-Stayed Bridges
The cable-stayed bridge has come into wide use since the 1950s for medium- and long-span bridges, because of its economy, stiffness, esthetic qualities, and ease of erection without falsework. Cable-stayed bridges …
Classification and Characteristics of Suspension Bridges
Suspension bridges with cables made of high-strength, zinc-coated, steel wires are suitable for the longest of spans. Such bridges usually become economical for spans in excess of 1000 ft, depending on …