Abstract:With a long-span bowstring arch bridge as the background, Midas / Civil universal finite element analysis software is used to establish a three-dimensional finite element model. The seismic response is compared and analyzed under various working conditions. The damping effect after the use of the combined damping and isolation system of friction pendulum seismic isolation bearing + viscous damper is specially discussed. The results show that this combined damping and isolation system can effectively reduce the seismic response of fixed pier, and the superstructure and substructure are all within the safe range.