Simple Program to Investigate Hysteresis Damping Effect of Cross-Ties on Cables Vibration of Cable-Stayed Bridges

<table>(a) Geometric, static, and dynamic parameters of a cable structure. (b) Primary <i>σ</i>-<i>ε</i> diagram describing the nonlinear axial stress-strain law of a cross-tie. (c) Given time-history of axial forces of cables.</table>

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Figure 2: Simple Program to Investigate Hysteresis Damping Effect of Cross-Ties on Cables Vibration of Cable-Stayed Bridges 