A Design of Self-Anchored

Erro Gil J. Fajarda, Reigh Anne E. Guevarra, Joseph Jerome L. Pornasdoro, Erika C. Rivera “A Design of Self-anchored Suspension Bridge in Quezon Province”, Unpublished Project Paper for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Technical Department, March 2015. Lack of access to health care facilities, schools and markets is a great impediment. For many communities in the developing world, alleviating rural isolation would help break the cycle of poverty by providing access to educational opportunities, markets, medical clinics and other basic services. The development of bridges are one of the most economical and suitable solutions to rural isolation. This study was guided by the objectives as follows: to design a self-anchored suspension bridge; to prepare detailed plans and drawings of self-anchored suspension bridge, technical specifications and program of works; to prepare and to evaluate the cost estimate and bill of materials of a self-anchored suspension bridge. The procedures followed by the researchers are as follows: (1.) Gathering data from different sources like books, journals, related studies, internet, etc.; (2.) Site investigation for finding the suitable location of the proposed project; (3.) Soil Analysis for finding the allowable soil pressure and soil properties needed in the design computations; (4.) Evaluation of acoustical materials to find the suitable materials for the purpose of the project which includes the analysis of properties of common construction materials; and (5.) Design procedures presented on UNIT IV of the manuscript including the design plan and drawings. The structural design computations were are based on the NSCP 2010, Ultimate Strength Design (USD) Method, and DPWH Standards. The preparation of cost estimate and Bill of Materials by finding the quantity and type of materials and other services rendered for the construction of the bridge. The preparation of program of works presented using the PERT/CPM diagram and the preparation of technical SELF-ANCHORED SUSPENSION BRIDGE 17 specifications consulting the DPWH Standards for Highway and Bridges which includes the technical specifications for the method of construction and the type of materials to be used for the construction of the Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge. After collecting all the data needed in analyzing the structure, the researchers found out that the structural components of the bridge are well designed and can carry the loads subjected to it. With this, the researchers highly recommend the construction of the self-anchored suspension bridge in Quezon Province for future use of the community and future development of studies related to suspension bridge.