Research Article

Static Experiment and Finite Element Analysis of a Multitower Cable-Stayed Bridge with a New Stiffening System

Table 8

The maximum bending moment at the important points by loading on midspan ().

ModeMiddle of the midspanMiddle of the sidespanMidtower rootSide tower root

1563.60−645.00−13033.8012680.70
2481.70−543.40−10032.109861.40
3421.60−490.40−9343.308712.50
4510.50−588.30−10121.7010327.20
5318.10−432.50−4002.406336.90