Bridge is a metal structure used to carry and protect cables, usually used for laying cables inside buildings and outdoors. It can be in various forms such as trough, ladder, tray, etc. Different types are selected according to different uses and environments.

The following factors need to be considered for the design and installation of the bridge:

Type and number of cables: Different types of cables require different bridge sizes and specifications, e.g. power cables require larger bridges than control cables.

Environmental conditions: The bridge needs to choose the right material according to the environmental conditions, for example, in the corrosive environment need to use stainless steel bridge.

Installation location: The installation location of the bridge needs to be considered to facilitate construction, maintenance and overhaul, as well as coordination with other pipelines and equipment.

Safety regulations: The installation of the bridge needs to comply with the relevant safety regulations, such as electrical safety regulations, fire safety regulations.

Bridges play an important role in electrical engineering, not only to protect cables, but also to improve the safety, reliability and aesthetics of wiring.

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The width and height of the bridge needs to be selected according to the cable fill rate, which is usually 40-50% for power cables and 50-70% for control cables3.

The spacing of support points, installation methods, and model specifications of the bridge need to be determined according to the specific situation1.

The layout of the bridge should be compared according to economic rationality, technical feasibility, operational safety and other factors to determine the optimal programme3 .

The installation of the bridge needs to follow certain norms, for example, when laying horizontally, the connector should be set at about 1/4 of the span as far as possible, and the vertical cable should be fixed every 1.5 metres.