An aerodynamical analysis of four existing light footbridges of different measures of making span of footbridges stiff enough (i.e. inclined cable system, horizontal truss, horizontal arches) is presented. A model of wind load adopted in agreement with a quasi-steady concept takes into consideration not only unsteady air onflow but also motion of the structure itself. Wind load caused by vortices is neglected. In addition, it is assumed, that considered structures behave in a linear elastic way.
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