Design of a Three-Span Pedestrian Bridge
When tasked with designing a structure that must balance functionality, efficiency, and aesthetics, engineers face challenges that require both technical expertise and creativity. This graduation thesis focuses on the design and analysis of a three-span pedestrian bridge in Hamburg, emphasizing technical details and practical solutions for structural design.
The project investigates the application of Eurocode 2 standards for load-bearing capacity, including dead loads, live loads, and environmental loads such as wind forces. The bridge spans a total length of 90 meters, crossing a 30-meter-wide river. The design features two supports placed 5 meters from the riverbanks, optimizing load distribution across the three spans.
The structural analysis addresses critical aspects, including material selection and efficiency, ensuring that the bridge meets both functional requirements and aesthetic considerations. Static calculations were performed using RFEM 6 for the bridge's structural elements, including beams and columns, ensuring stability under various loading conditions.
The bridge's design utilizes a less common configuration, offering a cost-effective solution for the required span lengths while maintaining structural integrity. This approach also minimizes the complexity of the manufacturing process and ensures ease of construction.
Author: Abdulsalam Ahmad
University: Hamburg University of Technology, Germany
