Topology and shape optimisation of cable supported bridges
Abstract
In this paper, the principal stress based optimisation method is presented and employed as an effective means of optimising the topology and shape of cable supported bridges with stress, displacement and frequency constraints. Two optimisation schemes are investigated to examine the topology of a cable-stayed bridge when different design constraints are considered at different stages of optimisation process. The results due to the two schemes are compared fiOm which a more appropriate optimisation process is recommended.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
Topology Optimization in Engineering
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Advances in Mechanics of Structures and Materials
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Pages
- 467–472
- Publication date
- 31 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter