Description
In a cable-stayed bridge with a counterweight, the weights that are required in each segment of the tower to balance the weight of the deck can be found graphically. In mode 1, follow the construction process: 1-2) drawing the partial loadline representing the deck loads; 3-4) constructing the force diagram for the deck; 5-7) completing the force diagram and loadline; 8-9) identifying the reaction force. In mode 0, move the handle to explore the effect of the inclination and length of the tower on the distribution of the forces in the force diagram.