Cantilevered fan bridge

Last modified on 18.10.2013

Category: Truss-like structures

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In a cable-stayed bridge with counterweight, the weights that are required in each segment of the tower to balance the weight of the deck can be found graphically.
Check the box to follow the construction process: 1-2) drawing the partial loadline a-e representing the deck loads; 3) constructing the force diagram for the deck; 4) completing the force diagram and loadline; 5-6) determining the reaction force and the internal forces graphically.
Move the handle to explore the effect of the inclination and length of the tower.