Deck Deflection Profile 0 mm Peak
flange Stress Distribution Tension / Comp.
STRUCTURAL EVALUATION TELEMETRY
Balanced Cantilever Bridge Sim #81 • Ready for Launch
How Balanced Cantilever Construction Works
Without ground scaffolding, concrete box segments are attached symmetrically to both sides of a central pier. High-strength steel post-tensioning tendons thread through the top flange to counteract massive downward cantilever moments. Once opposite arms meet, a mid-span closure key segment is poured and cured, redistributing moments into a continuous beam structure able to carry heavy live traffic loads.
1. Bridge Preset Geometry
2. Segment Erection Sequence
3. Post-Tensioning Jacks
4. Closure & Load Testing
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