Wave-induced motion and seismic response characteristics of floating bridge anchored with submarine cable and fender

Usually, the bridges used to cross rivers, channels and straits are of fixed type. However in cases where the seabed is a thick layer of soft ground, a floating bridge is often better suited than a fixed bridge. This study proposes a system for anchoring a floating bridge with submarine cables to create a floating bridge suitable for places where ground subsidence occurs. Using an experimental tank, the bridge's motion characteristics while exposed to waves were tested and a numerical analysis was performed.