Rationale for New Pontoon-Cable Bridge Structure Parameters for Providing Uninterrupted Transportation
Abstract
A novel type of pontoon bridge was proposed, characterized by fully submerged pontoons, creating excessive buoyant forces, and overdeck cable intended for keeping them from surfacing. Various scheme configurations were calculated using FEM to determine structure’s behaviour and substantiate its parameters. Result show increased rigidity, when compared to traditional floating bridges, which translates into improved passenger comfort and overall usability.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Structural Engineering and Materials Analysis
Civil and Structural Engineering Research
Engineering Applied Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Transportation research procedia
- Volume
- 93
- Pages
- 748–754
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN