freyssinethighperformancestaycablesystem.doc

Freyssinet High Performance Stay Cable System This word document was downloaded from the website: /en/, please remain this link information when you reproduce , copy, or use it. a href=/enword documents/a Beno?t LECINQ Jér?me STUBLER Technical Manager General Manager Freyssinet International Freyssinet International Summary 1. Introduction 2 2. Main requirements for development of a stay cable 2 2.1 Mechanical performance 2 2.2 Durability 3 2.3 Dynamic stability 5 2.4 Installation 5 2.5 Maintenance / replacement 6 3. Freyssinet stay cable components 6 3.1 Free length: the Freyssinet monostrand 6 3.2 Anchorage 7 3.3 Outer stay pipe 8 4. Qualification testing 9 4.1 Mechanical test 9 4.2 Waterproofing test 9 5. Installation of the Freyssinet stay cables 10 5.1 Off the critical path 11 5.2 Critical path operations 11 5.3 Isotension system 11 6. Vibration mitigation 12 6.1 Texture on stay pipes against rain wind induced vibrations 12 6.2 Dampers 13 6.3 Stabilising cables 15 7. Conclusion 16 8. References 16 Keywords : stay ; cable ; anchorage ; testing?; corrosion ; protection?; design?; vibration. Introduction The Freyssinet stay cable system has continuously evolved since its introduction in 1976. The current system is the result of a comprehensive analysis of stay cable requirements. Solutions to all possible shortcomings of a stay cable used on any type of structure, anywhere in the world, have been engineered to produce the best solution in terms of ease of installation, mechanical performance and durability. After recalling the main requirements for a modern stay cable system, this paper reviews the main features of the Freyssinet stay cable: components, qualification tests, installation and vibration mitigation. Main requirements for development of a stay cable This section presents performance requirements for a stay cable. A technical solution suitable to meet one objective may fail with regards to another. Hence, the design of