Seismic behavior of cable- stayed bridges: a review

摘要

Cable?stayedbridges represent backbones in the infrastructure networks and their adequateseismic response must be ensured. These structures present complex interactionsbetween the deck, the cables, the towers and their foundation. This, incombination with the reduced damping and the outstanding slenderness of cable?stayedbridges, renders a unique dynamic response. A complete review on the state ofknowledge about the seismic behaviour of cable?stayed bridges is presentedhere, with special attention to the analysis techniques. The current designtrends in the seismic design and control of cable?stayed bridges are alsopresented.