Suspension Bridges Versus Cable-Stretched Bridges: A Comparison of Structural Behaviour and Performance

¹ Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura, UP, India
² Department of Applied Sciences, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
³ Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India.
⁴ Department of Information Technology, GRIET, Bachupally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
⁵ Lloyd Institute of Engineering & Technology, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
⁶ Radiology Techniques Department, College of Medical Technology, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq.
⁷ Department of Mechanical Engineering, MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

^* Corresponding author: umashankari.917@gmail.com

Abstract

A suspension bridge and a cable-stayed bridge are compared under various loads and environmental conditions in this study. Under live, dead, and seismic loads, the research investigates axial forces, displacements, bending moments, and shear forces using advanced analytical methods and software such as CsiBridge, SAP2000, and Staad Pro. Steel plays a key role in the construction of suspension bridges and cable-stayed bridges, as this study thoroughly compares both types of bridges. Csi Bridge software is utilized in this study to investigate the axial force, displacement, bending moment, and shear strength of these bridges under various loading conditions. Cable-stayed bridges are recognized for their aesthetic benefits and structural efficiency for medium-to-long spans, and suspension bridges for their high tensile strength and durable design. The two bridge types exhibit different shear forces, displacements, and torsional values, underscoring their unique engineering designs.