Simplified Analytical Method for Optimized Initial Shape Analysis of Self-Anchored Suspension Bridges and Its Verification

Table 1

Material, geometric, and dead loading data.

Structural member	(Gpa)	(m^2)	(m^4)	(kN/m)
Main cable	196.20	0.258	—	29.74
Hanger	137.4	0.034	—	3.92
Main girder	206.01	1.363	217.386	445.18
Tower (−36.5–0 m)	206.01	1.782	7.9474	274.46
Tower (0–64 m)	206.01	1.312	3.4362	202.08