Abstract
During construction and for the first year of operation of the Second Severn Crossing, the dynamic response of the cable-stayed section of the structure was monitored. This gave valuable insight into the dynamic behaviour of cable-stayed bridges in different wind conditions at various stages of construction. The opportunity was also taken to develop and test a remote computer vision displacement measurement system. The actual behaviour was compared with predictions from wind tunnel tests and from a finite element model. Following problems with cable oscillations during construction, cable damping parameters were measured and an effective secondary cable system was installed to prevent the vibrations occurring.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 241-248 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Transport |
| Volume | 123 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1997 |