DETAILED STUDY OF LARGEST SUSPENSION BRIDGE AKASHI KAIKOI OF JAPAN

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to study in detail various aspects of the largest suspension bridge, Akashi Kaikoi. The Bridge is situated on Akashi Strait. It is a 3 span-2 hinged stiffened girder. It carries 6- lane freeway linking Kobe with the island of Awaji in to the south. The bridge consists of stiffening girders, cables, main towers, concrete blocks for anchorage. The paper presents the structural elements of the bridge, purpose of construction, design consideration, functional consideration and aesthetic consideration of the bridge.