Template - Suspension Bridge

Use the Suspension Bridge form to specify the following items by typing directly in the edit boxes or checking or unchecking the check boxes. A drawing of the bridge is shown in the small display box.

Note:  Click the Parametric Definition button to display a drawing illustrating the following parameters.

TIP: Click the + (plus) symbol next to the drop-down lists to access the Frame Properties form and the Area Sections form; use those forms to add, modify or delete a frame section definition or an area section definition. The Advanced > Assign > Frames > Frame Sections command, the Advanced  > Assign > More > Cable  command and the Advanced > Assign > Areas > Sections command can be used to change the section properties later, if needed.

Access the Suspension Bridge form as follows:

  1. Click the File > New command to display the New Model form.

  2. Set the Units to Metric or English using the Initialize Model from Defaults with Units drop-down list or the Initialize from Existing Model option.

  3. Click the Cable Bridges button.

 

See Also

Bridge Analysis