Main Girder Deflection Variations in Cable-Stayed Bridge with Temperature over Various Time Scales

Figure 11

Girder deflection variation under four types of thermal actions. (a) The temperature rise of the whole structure. (b) Temperature difference between cable and girder. (c) Positive temperature gradient of girder. (d) Positive temperature gradient of pylon.

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