IJMIE Volume 3, Issue 5 ISSN: 2249-0558 __________________________________________________________ A Monthly Double-Blind Peer Reviewed Refereed Open Access International e-Journal - Included in the International Serial Directories Indexed & Listed at: Ulrich's Periodicals Directory ©, U.S.A., Open J-Gage as well as in Cabell’s Directories of Publishing Opportunities, U.S.A. International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering http://www.ijmra.us 58 May 2013 DEVELOPMENT OF A SOFTWARE FOR ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF SUSPENSION BRIDGES Ranjan Abraham * Abstract: This work deals with the development of a computer application for the analysis and design of suspension bridges. The purpose of the following work is to provide a general introduction to suspension bridges and a discussion of structural response of various components of suspension bridge. The present work highlights the methodologies used in the development of the software for suspension bridges. The package developed is intended to improve the user friendliness for design and the development and is based on conventional methods of analysis and procedural design concepts. The analysis module is for the analysis of various components of the suspension bridge like cables, suspender, stiffening girder, tower and anchorage. Dead load, live load, seismic load, wind load, vehicle impact load, effect of temperature variation and longitudinal forces are considered in the analysis. The design module deals with the design of various components mentioned above. * Assistant Professor, Ilahia College of Engineering & Technology (ICET), Mulavoor P.O., Muvattupuzha , Kerala.