Abstract:To explore the seismic performance of a semi-floating multi-pylon cable-stayed bridge, based on a three-pylon cable-stayed bridge with a total length of 1 272 m, a finite element numerical model is established to conduct the nonlinear time-history analysis on it, which is analyzed and compared from the aspects of basic dynamic characteristics, seismic response and structural strength verification of the bridge. The results indicate that the application of longitudinal viscous dampers and transverse energy dissipation dampers can make both the longitudinal and transverse main vibration modes away from the peak seismic range. The setup of viscous dampers in the longitudinal direction can effectively reduce the seismic response of the structure and the longitudinal displacement of the girder, and the risk of collision between the girder end and adjacent beams. The use of friction pendulum bearings and lateral energy dissipation dampers in the transverse direction of the bridge can significantly reduce the seismic response of the bridge pylon and pile foundation, which improves the redundancy of the bridge pylon under the seismic action. And the reinforcement ratio of the pile foundation can be effectively reduced. The use of longitudinal viscous dampers and transverse energy dissipation dampers for the semi-floating multi-pylon cable-stayed bridges can meet the seismic performance of the bridge, which provides a reference for the seismic design of the similar bridges in medium and high intensity areas.