Bailey suspension bridge manual

Next is the introduction of the suspension bridge parts. The main cable is the main load-bearing component in the suspension bridge. The steel wire rope and the parallel wire steel cable together form the main cable part. The main cable of the suspension bridge is mostly high-strength galvanized steel wire with a diameter of 5mm, and the shape of the main cable is similar to a secondary parabola.

The main function of the stiffening beam is to provide support for the bridge deck while preventing excessive deflection and distortion of the bridge deck. The stiffening beam is the main component that bears wind loads and other lateral horizontal forces. The stiffening beams of long-span suspension bridges are all steel structures, generally in the form of truss beams and box beams.

The cable tower is an important component supporting the main cable. The live load and dead load of the suspension bridge and the reaction force of the stiffening beam on the tower will be transmitted to the tower pier and base of the lower part through the cable tower. The cable tower is generally made of steel structure or prestressed concrete structure.

The saddle is an important component supporting the main cable. Through it, the tension in the main cable can be evenly transmitted to the support of tower top anchorage in the form of vertical force and unbalanced horizontal force. The saddle can be divided into tower top saddle, which is set at the top of the cable tower to transfer the main cable load to the tower; The anchor saddle also known as expansion saddle is set at the support of the anchor, which is mainly used to change the direction of the main cable.

Slings are also called booms. It is a component that transmits the live load and the dead load of the stiffening beam to the main cable. The slings are arranged in vertical and inclined forms. The anchorage is the anchor of the main cable. The anchorage transmits the tension of the main cable to the foundation. Our suspension bridge products have been exported to Latin America, Asia, Africa, and other continents, bringing convenient bridges for people in more than 30 countries.

We have advanced fully automatic robot assembly production lines, and our products have passed ISO quality management system certification. Welcome to send inquiries and discuss cooperation with us. The Bailey suspension bridge has a strong spanning ability and is especially suitable for erecting in places with large widths.

Suspension bridges are often used to cross rivers, valleys, bays, as well as valleys, cliffs, and other mountainous areas with complex terrain. It is often used as a permanent or semi-permanent steel bridge, and can also be used as a temporary multi-purpose steel bridge. The design height of the suspension bridge can be increased as required to allow surface ships to pass under the bridge. The construction of the Bailey suspension bridge does not require the construction of temporary piers.

Therefore, it is more suitable for use in waters with the rapid flow and deep water. Compared with steel truss bridges of the same span, choosing the Bailey suspension bridge has lower costs and the best economic benefits. From the material and structure of the suspension bridge, the larger the span, the lower the cost per unit span.

Its transportation cost and bridge construction method is the fastest and saves money. Since the main body of the bridge uses the Bailey frame structure, the Bailey suspension bridge can be completed in a relatively short time. It can be used for rescue and disaster relief or military purposes. The following other wikis use this file: Usage on en. Image title Author Mark C. Duncan Short title kroc Structured data Items portrayed in this file depicts.

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