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May 7, 2026Advances in Structural Engineering

Anti-slip friction resistance of main cable′s pin-connected and straddle-type clamps in suspension bridges: Analytical models and FEM validation

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HZHan-xu ZouWZWen-ming Zhang

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Overview

Analytical models reveal friction resistance of pin-connected and straddle-type clamps, suggesting improved design accuracy.

Key Points

  • The aim is to develop precise analytical models for evaluating the anti-slip capacity of cable clamps in suspension bridges.
  • Analytical models for pin-connected and straddle-type clamps were developed, focusing on friction distribution and geometry.
  • Finite element method (FEM) was employed to validate the analytical models.
  • The analytical models accurately estimate the slippage resistance of cable clamps.
  • Improved calculations reduced significant errors currently found in standard design formulas.

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Zou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fc2c1f8b49bacb8b347ccchttps://doi.org/10.1177/13694332261447527
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