Research Article

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

Table 3

Comparison of maximum values of reasonable finished state between COM and IOM.

Evaluation indexCOMIOMUnits

Main objective function U8.62 E + 159.31 E + 15kN·m
Secondary objective function S03.16 E + 07kN
Maximum bending moment of main tower4.90 E + 075.38 E + 07kN·m
Maximum bending moment of low tower5.84 E + 074.80 E + 07kN·m
Maximum bending moment of north girders5.24 E + 084.96 E + 08kN·m
Maximum bending moment of south girders4.00 E + 084.46 E + 08kN·m
Maximum displacement of main tower along the bridge0.030.01m
Maximum displacement of low tower along the bridge0.030.01m