Pedestrian Bridges Utilizing High Strength Concrete

Abstract

Possibilities of structures utilizing high strength concrete are shown on examples of proposed pedestrian bridges. These structures are discussed from the point of view of their architectural and structural solution. Also a process of their erection is described.

Keywords

Pedestrian bridge aesthetic structural concepts high strength concrete arch cable stress ribbon suspension structure shell prestressing internal tendon external tendon

Get full access to this article

View all access options for this article.

References

Strasky

, Stress Ribbon and Cable Supported Pedestrian Bridges. Thomas Telford Publishing, London 2005.

Pearce

Jobson

, Bridge Builders. Wiley-Academy. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK 2002.

Terzijski

, TERCON concrete, Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic.