From lecture to realisation - timber (foot) bridges in Styria - Austria as result of TU Graz education

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Abstract

Even though their span length is limited by material properties as well as their shape is limited by requirements subject to durability, well-designed timber footbridges can be impressive and aesthetic constructions. Motivated by that, we present
four timber footbridge examples, which have been erected in the province of Styria (Austria) in the last two decades.
Thereby, we not only focus on the main topics ‘deck construction’, ‘structural system’ and ‘constructive wood protection’, but also on the varying boundary conditions influencing the project’s realisation process. In major cases, civil engineering students educated at Graz University of Technology, especially by the Institute of Timber Engineering and Wood
Technology, played an important role in this process. Finally and with regard to the projects presented, we summarise the major principles to be considered when designing timber footbridges.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFootbridges: Past, present & future
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherMBA Group Ltd
Pages368-369
Volume5
Edition1
ISBN (Print)978-0-7079-7139-1
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event5th International Conference Footbridges: Footbridge 2014 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 16 Jul 201418 Jul 2014

Conference

Conference5th International Conference Footbridges
Abbreviated titleFootbridge 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period16/07/1418/07/14

Fields of Expertise

  • Advanced Materials Science

Treatment code (Nähere Zuordnung)

  • Basic - Fundamental (Grundlagenforschung)
  • Application
  • Theoretical
  • Review

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