FEM-Based Shape-Finding and Force-Assessment of Suspension Bridges via Completed Loop Adjustment

Finding the main cable shape is an essential step in the design and construction of suspension bridges. In this paper, shape-finding and force-assessment of suspension bridges based on loop adjustment are proposed and realized via the finite-element method. Here, loop adjustment refers to the process where the appropriate adjustment coefficient is chosen based on the results of the last modeling and deviations from the design goals to approach...