Research Article

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

Table 9

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

ModeMiddle of the midspanMiddle of the sidespanMidtower rootSide tower root

1−138.10668.101388.70−3969.90
2−134.20627.301400.20−3215.70
3−126.50615.501367.40−3045.80
4−127.30631.601380.50−3899.40
5−122.60616.601376.80−1108.80