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英文原文 16.1.1 Introduction There are several bridge types which feature elements which require special inspection procedures. The most notable bridge types are: ? Suspension bridges ? Cable-stayed bridges This topic is limited to the cable and its elements. All other members of a cable-supported bridge have been described in earlier topics and are to be referred to for the appropriate information. For each of the above bridge types, this topic provides: ? A general description ? Identification of special elements ? An inspection procedure for special elements ? Methods of recordkeeping and documentation 16.1.2 Design Characteristics A cable-supported bridge is a bridge that is supported by or “suspended from” cables. Suspension Bridges A suspension bridge has a deck, which is supported by vertical suspender cables that are in turn supported by main suspension cables. The suspension cables can be supported by saddles atop towers and are anchored at their ends or self-anchored to the bridge superstructure. Suspension bridges are normally constructed when intermediate piers are not feasible because of long span requirements . Modern suspension bridge spans are generally longer than 1400 feet. Cable-Stayed Bridges A cable-stayed bridge is another long span cable-supported bridge where the superstructure is supported by cables, or stays, passing over or anchored to towers located at the main piers. Cable-stayed bridges are the more modern version of cable-supported bridges. Spans generally range from 700 to 1400 feet . Evolving for approximately 400 years, the first vehicular cable-stayed bridge in the United States was constructed in1972 (John OConnell Memorial Bridge at Sitka, Alaska). In suspension bridges, vertical suspender cables attach the deck and floor system to the main suspension cables. Cable-stayed bridges are much stiffer than suspension bridges. In cable-stayed bridges, the deck and floor system is supported directly from the tower with fairl