Analysis and Design of Wind- and Earthquake-Resistance of an S-Curved Cable-Stayed Bridge

by Y. Masaki, Metropolitan Expressway Public Corp, Tokyo, Japan, Metropolitan Expressway Public Corp, Tokyo, Japan,
S. Sano, Metropolitan Expressway Public Corp, Tokyo, Japan, Metropolitan Expressway Public Corp, Tokyo, Japan,
F. Sakai, Metropolitan Expressway Public Corp, Tokyo, Japan, Metropolitan Expressway Public Corp, Tokyo, Japan,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Bridges and Transmission Line Structures

Abstract:

Just recently, in January of 1987, the first S-curved cable-stayed bridge in the world has been completed as a part of Metropolitan Expressway's Katsushika-Edogawa Route in Japan. The bridge has a four span continuous curved girder, two main towers and multiple cables. The total length is 455 meters (40. 5 m plus 134 m plus 220 m plus 60. 5 m) and the towers' heights are 65 m and 29 m respectively. The structural and constructional features are given.

Subject Headings: Cable stayed bridges | Cables | Girder bridges | Wind tunnel | Cantilever bridges | Seismic design | Earthquake resistant structures | Japan | Asia

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