Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University ›› 2026, Vol. 60 ›› Issue (6): 975-984.doi: 10.16183/j.cnki.jsjtu.2024.277

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Multi-Stage Tensioning Control Method for Cables of Large-Span Cable-Stayed Bridge Considering Cable Nonlinear Effect

ZHOU Sicheng1, YANG Jian1(), WANG Laifa2, WANG Xing’er1, ZOU Ci2   

  1. 1 School of Ocean and Civil Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
    2 CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200032, China
  • Received:2024-07-12 Revised:2024-09-27 Accepted:2024-10-18 Online:2026-06-28 Published:2026-07-02

Abstract:

Aiming at the multi-stage tensioning control of cables for long-span cable-stayed bridges under the influence of sag nonlinearity, based on the fundamental principles of multi-stage equivalent tensioning of cables and sag nonlinearity effects, the multi-stage equivalent tensioning process is theoretically derived, providing correction methods for various influencing factors in theoretical calculations during the construction process, and a new theory for multi-stage equivalent tensioning calculation is proposed. Through comparison between numerical analysis and measured results, the maximum error of tension control using the proposed calculation theory is -1.25%, and the maximum beam alignment error is 3.3 cm. Compared with conventional linear methods, the proposed method can significantly improve the uniformity and accuracy of cable force calculation without multiple iterative calculations, meeting practical engineering application requirements and effectively guiding cable tensioning control in the construction of long-span cable-stayed bridges.

Key words: bridge and tunnel engineering, large-span cable-stayed bridge, equivalent tension, sag nonlinearity, multi-stage tension

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