摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an earthquake-proof bridge having high earthquake resistance in a bridge with heavy upper structure. SOLUTION: This arch bridge 1 comprises piers 3 fixed onto a foundations 6, i.e., a ground and an upper structure 2 installed on the foundation. The upper structure 2 is formed of permanent magnets 13a and 13b repelling support devices 4 supported on the piers 3 from each other, and supported on the piers 3 in the state of non-contact with each other. The foundation 6 is connected to the upper structure 2 through tension legs 5 to tensely anchor the upper structure 2 to the foundation 6. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI |