Abstract:Taking a main bridge of continuous rigid-frame bridge as a study object, the design of the cofferdam construction of the main pier of the bridge within the current river is introduced. The finite element analysis software MIDAS is used to check and calculate the stress of each component of cofferdam under the unfavorable working condition. The safe construction of cofferdam guarantees the safety of follow-up construction of base slab. The design and analysis of this case can provide the reference for the design of the similar projects.