Design Specifications for a Novel Climatic Wind Tunnel for the Testing of Structural Cables

Christos Georgakis, Holger Koss, Francesco Ricciardelli

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    Abstract

    The newly proposed Femern fixed link between Denmark and Germany will push the limits in engineering design. The selection of a cable-stayed or suspension bridge will lead to one of the longest bridges of its type in the world. The challenges of designing a bridge are many and the prospects of cable vibrations already preoccupy both the owners and designers. In this connection, the Danish owners/operators Femern Bælt A/S, together with Storebælt A/S, are funding a collaborative research project to examine the ways of reducing the risk of cable vibrations on a bridge solution. A novel climatic wind tunnel facility, dedicated to the testing of structural cables, is being developed as part of this research project. This paper describes the specifications and considerations for the construction of such a facility.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of The 8th International Symposium on Cable Dynamics
    Publication date2009
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    Event8th International Symposium on Cable Dynamics - Paris, France
    Duration: 20 Sept 200923 Sept 2009
    Conference number: 8
    http://www.aimontefiore.org/iscd2009/

    Conference

    Conference8th International Symposium on Cable Dynamics
    Number8
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityParis
    Period20/09/200923/09/2009
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