Study on the Mechanical Properties of Stay Cable HDPE Sheathing Fatigue in Dynamic Bridge Environments

As the main force-bearing component of a cable-stayed bridge, a durable stay cable is paramount to the safety and durability of the entire bridge. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) sheathing is the main protective component of a stay cable and is the key to insuring cable durability. To address the i...

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Main Authors: Danhui Dan, Limin Sun, Yanheng Guo, Wei Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/7/8/1470