MIDAS IT
14 - 19 Feb 2025
Question 1: Which of the following bridges utilize a self-anchored suspension bridge system?
The Oakland Bay Bridge Eastern Span, completed in 2013, is one of the most notable examples of a self-anchored suspension bridge. The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is a traditional ground-anchored suspension bridge, while the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge is an extradosed bridge system.
Question 2: Despite having lower foundation costs compared to a ground-anchored suspension bridge, which of the following reasons makes a self-anchored suspension system generally a less preferred option?
The main disadvantage of self-anchored suspension bridges is their complex construction sequence, which often makes them impractical or much more expensive. While ground-anchored systems allow suspension cables to be installed first, self-anchored systems require the entire superstructure to be built on temporary supports before cable installation. This is necessary because the superstructure itself must act as a strut to balance the anchoring force. As a result, both temporary works costs and construction complexity increase substantially.