The nonlinear behavior of self-anchored suspension bridge is mainly during the process of system transformation. Moreover, the stiffness of the stiffening ribs is influenced by the bridge decks during the construction, which makes the force of self-anchored suspension bridge in the process of system transformation very complex. This paper proposes four system transformation schemes for the self-anchored suspension bridge. The detailed finite element model of a self-anchored suspension bridge is developed. The tension force in the suspenders, the internal forces in the stiffening ribs and the d...
