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.
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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Footbridges: Past, present & future |
Place of Publication | London |
Publisher | MBA Group Ltd |
Pages | 368-369 |
Volume | 5 |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0-7079-7139-1 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Event | 5th International Conference Footbridges: Footbridge 2014 - London, United Kingdom Duration: 16 Jul 2014 → 18 Jul 2014 |
Conference
Conference | 5th International Conference Footbridges |
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Abbreviated title | Footbridge 2014 |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | London |
Period | 16/07/14 → 18/07/14 |
Fields of Expertise
- Advanced Materials Science
Treatment code (Nähere Zuordnung)
- Basic - Fundamental (Grundlagenforschung)
- Application
- Theoretical
- Review