Abstract:To address the challenges of transporting and hoisting wide-deck segment beams and the construction complexity of traditional multi-cell sections, a large-cantilever composite cross-sectional segment beam structure is proposed. In this design, the overall cross-section is divided into two parts of precast core box girder and post-installed cantilevers, and the phased construction method of “core girder first, cantilevers second” is adopted. Through systematic parameter analysis, the applicability of the structure within the 40-70 m span range is clarified, the dual six-lane cross-section is identified as the optimal scheme, and a criterion selected for structural systems based on pier height and span combination is established. The results from refined finite element analysis demonstrate that the large-cantilever composite cross-sectional segment beam has good mechanical performance under key working conditions such as eccentric loading, and its cross-sectional dimensions still have potential for optimization. The use of this structure can greatly reduce the hoisting weight of core girders, and decrease the investment of large-sized equipment, which provides an effective lightweight solution for the industrialized construction of wide-deck bridges.