Global model of a riveted steel arch bridge built in 1936, combined with detailed 3D submodels of its historic connections. The arches, built-up main girders, cross-girders, longitudinal girders, hangers, and wind bracing are modeled as members, many of them with RSECTION cross-sections that reproduce the particular built-up shape of the original profiles.
This project was submitted to the Dlubal Community Awards 2026.
Structural Engineering:
Witteveen+Bos (www.witteveenbos.com)
Steel Arch Bridge With Riveted Connection Submodels
| Number of Nodes | 91189 |
| Number of Lines | 68997 |
| Number of Members | 52910 |
| Number of Surfaces | 3690 |
| Number of Solids | 0 |
| Number of Load Cases | 393 |
| Number of Load Combinations | 50 |
| Number of Result Combinations | 102 |
| Total Weight | 2757.414 tons |
| Dimensions (Metric) | 181,240 x 20,656 x 19,540 m |
| Dimensions (Imperial) | 594.62 x 67.77 x 64.11 feet |