Abstract: Among components of a suspension bridge, suspenders transmit wind or live loads on the deck to the main cable, which are then transmitted to the pylons, and finally to the earth. Suspenders are vulnerable to corrosion ...

Abstract: A pin connection is often used to join the hangers with the main cable and main girder in a suspension bridge. As the bridge moves under live or wind loads, the pin-connection components are subject to repetitive loading. ...