Introduction S tructure Lexicon Classic suspension bridges Cable-stayed bridges Building materials Elasticity of materials Steel Concrete Study of forces Type of forces Hanging bridge cable-stayed bridge Constraints The actions of the wind Seismic constraints The case of the Tacoma Bridge The solutions implemented Conclusion Bibliography SUSPENSION BRIDGES Summary : Introduction Structure Lexicon Classic suspension bridges Cable-stayed bridges Study of forces Types of forces Hanging bridge Cable-stayed bridge Building materials Steel Concrete simple armed prestressed Elasticity of materials Constraints The actions of the wind Seismic constraints The case of the Tacoma Bridge The solutions implemented Conclusion You can go visit this cool site on the Messina suspension bridge: http://perso.club-internet.fr/pbriet/tpe/Pont.html other links: http://www.e-monsite.com/orellig/ To contact us, write to us at billy.yan@caramail.com Do not hesitate to send us your questions or to suggest links to other suspension bridge sites.