Research Article

Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridges Using CFRP Cables

Table 2

Material dosages for CFRP and steel cable-stayed bridges.

Cable typeWeight of each component (104 kN)①/②①/(① + ② + ③)
① Cable② Main girder③ Second dead load and counter weights④ Pylon①/2 + ② + ③

CFRP1.07238.4119.85129.658.802.8%1.8%
Steel5.36038.4119.85129.660.9414.0%8.4%