Abstract:Regarding the crucial role of bridge construction supports as temporary load-bearing structures, to ensure the safety and structural stability during the construction of outward-inclined arch ribs, the optimization design and research on the supports are conducted to prevent the collapse accidents caused by design defects, thereby reducing the casualties and economic losses. Taking the construction support for outward-inclined arch ribs of Xijiagang Bridge as the research object, two different support design schemes are proposed. The three-dimensional finite element model is established to perform the numerical simulations for strength analysis, stiffness analysis, and stability analysis of the support system. The mechanical performance differences of the two schemes are compared. The results demonstrate that both different design schemes of supports can meet the construction requirements, but each has its own advantages and disadvantages, which provides the valuable references for support design of the similar bridge projects. The research outcomes offer the theoretical basis and design guidance for the construction of the similar bridges, and the engineering risks can be effectively reduced.