PC Cable-Stayed Bridge Main Girder Shear Lag Effects: Assessment of Single Cable Plane in Construction Stage

Figure 6

Special finite element model for main construction operating conditions. (a) Tension C4 (C4′), applying a basket load. (b) Tension C10 (C10′), applying a basket load. (c) Cable tension adjustment, tensioning C11(C11′), applying a hanging basket load. (d) Tension C14(C14′), applying a hanging basket load. (e) Tension C15 (C15′), applying counterweight, midspan closure. (f) Grid division of main beam section.

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