Proposal for a Carbon Fibre Reinforced Composite Bridge across the Strait of Gibraltar at its Narrowest Site
- 1 May 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Management and engineering manufacture
- Vol. 201 (2) , 73-78
- https://doi.org/10.1243/pime_proc_1987_201_048_02
Abstract
Tremendous progress has been made in the construction of long span bridges within the last two centuries. In this evolution structural concepts and strength of materials used have played key roles. The limiting span is defined as that span at which the structural system will just support itself. Comparison is made between limiting spans of cable-stayed bridges made of steel and of advanced composites. The use of advanced composites would allow the tripling of the limiting span in comparison to steel structures. To compare the quantities of material required for the cables of suspension and cable-stayed bridges, calculations are performed. The results are shown within a proposal for an advanced composites bridge across the Strait of Gibraltar.Keywords
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