This invention discloses a construction method for a long-span, low-
tower cable-stayed bridge. The method involves installing a variable-stiffness temporary consolidation
system, including prestressed steel strands and lockable hydraulic damping cylinders, atop the main
pier. Controlled-deflection guide plates are installed on the construction formwork. During
typhoon warnings, the guide plates are folded to reduce wind resistance. A
servo proportional valve is activated to put the lockable hydraulic damping cylinders into a
viscous damping state to dissipate vibration energy. The permanent stay cables are asymmetrically tensioned to actively apply compensating bending moments, achieving coordinated wind resistance. During the semi-
floating system transition phase, the prestressed steel strands are
cut, and the lockable hydraulic damping cylinders are slowly depressurized, allowing the main beam support reaction force to be smoothly transferred to the movable bearings. Before the mid-span closure, the elevation is precisely adjusted using the slight difference in
stroke between the lockable hydraulic damping cylinders on both sides of the main
pier. This invention effectively counteracts unbalanced bending moments under extreme wind loads, prevents stress damage to the bottom of the main
pier, eliminates stress impacts and abrupt changes in alignment during
system transition, and achieves precise closure.