Research Article

Multiobjective Optimization of Cable Forces and Counterweights for Universal Cable-Stayed Bridges

Table 2

Range of constraint conditions.

ConstraintsCOM_1COM_2IOM_1IOM_2Units

Cable force[0.18, 0.40][0.18, 0.40][0.18, 0.40][0.18, 0.40]FpkA kN
Uniformity of cable force[−100, 100][−100, 100][−100, 100][−100, 100]kN
Vertical displacement of girders[−0.05, 0.05][−0.05, 0.05][−0.05, 0.05][−0.05, 0.05]m
Displacement of bridge tower along bridge[−0.03, 0.03][−0.02, 0.02][−0.03, 0.03][−0.02, 0.02]m
Relative displacement of North-South girders[−0.08, 0.08][−0.01, 0.01][−0.08, 0.08][−0.01, 0.01]m
Counterweights[0, 500][0, 500]kN
SolvableYesNoYesYes