Abstract:Two finite element models are established for superlong span cablestayed bridges with Vshaped pylon or with conventionally erected pylon.Then,some economic and mechanical properties are given by comparative study method.Compared with the bridge with the erected pylon,constructive materials can be saved from the bridge with Vshaped pylon.From the derived formula of material saving of pylon and cables,the optimum effect occurs when the inclination of Vshaped pylon is half of the inclination of farthest cable,and the pylon materials save 6% while cable materials save 1%.Since the Vshaped pylon cablestayed bridge has a lower height of tower and the shortened hoisting cable and the decreased moment of tower root by about 26%,the inclination of cables in this structural system is larger and the overall stiffness is increased.As a result,the stability factor is improved.In addition,the Vshaped pylon cablestayed bridge manifests a better resistance than conventional bridge under horizontal wind load,which is more adaptable to the development of cablestayed bridge towards a longer span.