Research Article

Simulation of the In Situ Spatially Varying Ground Motions and Nonlinear Seismic Response Analysis of the Cable-Stayed Bridge

Table 2

Main parameters used in the finite element model.

ComponentVariableDescriptionValue

PierEc1Young’s modulus of concrete3.25E10 Pa
Fc1Compressive strength of concrete2.86E7 Pa
FyYield strength of steel3.35E8 Pa

GirderEc2Young’s modulus of concrete3.55E10 Pa
Fc2Compressive strength of concrete3.93E7 Pa

TowerEc3Young’s modulus of concrete3.25E10 Pa
Fc3Compressive strength of concrete2.86E7 Pa
Fy2Yield strength of steel4.00E8 Pa

CableFy4Extreme strength of cable1.86E9 Pa
Ec4Young’s modulus of cable1.95E11 Pa

BearingmFriction factor0.02