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5 Little Known Rules to Design Long Span Cable Stayed Bridges

5 Little Known Rules to Design  Long Span Cable Stayed Bridges are discussed below. But before we delve into these little known secrets let us see what are the top 12 longest span cable stayed bridges ( carrying automobiles on highways or railways) around the world as of now.   Listed below are the top 12 longest cable stayed bridges of the world in ascending order but there is stiff competetion amongst countries to topple one another for the top position. Just see the length of main span constructed so far and opened for traffic as a structural engineering marvel.  Surprisingly, China holds the credit of 7 longest span cable stayed bridges in this list of top 12 and dominates the world.  Just Google to find out more information about them.  Here goes the list of top 12  longest span cable stayed bridges: 12.  Jingyue Yangtze Bridge  China :  Main Span 816 m  Pylon 285.5m   Opened 2010  Jingyue Yangtze River Bridge, C...

Do You Dare to Design a Suspension Bridge? Use These Basic Tricks...

Do you dare to design a Suspension Bridge? It is an ultimate dream!! Many structural engineers dream to evolve a design of at least one Suspension Bridge which would be a national landmark bringing prestige and fame to a country where they belong. Suspension Bridges are economical for main span (central distance between the Pylons or Towers) beyond 500m. For your reference, listed below are the top 12 longest Suspension Bridges of the world in ascending order but there is stiff competetion amongst countries to topple one another for the top position. Just imaging the length of main span constructed so far and opened for traffic as a marvel. Chinese bridges are listed in 6 amongst top 12 suspension bridges in the world. Just Google to find out more information about them. #12.  Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, Turkey : Width 58.4m, Main Span 1408m, Year Opened 2016 Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, Turkey #11. Humber Bridge, United Kingdom : Width 28.5m, Main Span 1410m, Pylon Height 155.5m Yea...