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Area of Science:

  • Structural Engineering
  • Bridge Engineering
  • Computational Mechanics

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  • Cable-stayed suspension bridges are increasingly used in large-scale projects, particularly cross-sea constructions.
  • The complex nature of these bridges presents challenges in design parameter selection.
  • Accurate analysis of structural members is crucial for efficient bridge design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply the Hellinger-Reissner method for analyzing deformation and force in cable-stayed suspension bridges.
  • To evaluate the efficiency and accuracy of the Hellinger-Reissner method compared to existing techniques.
  • To provide a tool for designers to quickly select key parameters during the design stage.

Main Methods:

  • The Hellinger-Reissner method was employed to analyze the structural members.
  • Deformation and force analyses were conducted independently to enhance result accuracy.
  • Various load conditions were simulated and analyzed.
  • Results were validated against experimental data and finite element analysis.

Main Results:

  • The Hellinger-Reissner method demonstrated independent analysis of deformation and force.
  • The method showed good agreement with test results and finite element analysis.
  • The analysis considered diverse load conditions relevant to bridge engineering.

Conclusions:

  • The Hellinger-Reissner method is an accurate and efficient approach for analyzing cable-stayed suspension bridges.
  • This method facilitates quicker and more reliable selection of design parameters.
  • The findings support the use of the Hellinger-Reissner method in practical bridge engineering design.