Knostrop Footbridge – Innovative Design Solutions
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Author(s): |
Daniel Bowmer
(Associate, Mott MacDonald, Bristol, UK)
James Harrison-King (Bridge Engineer, Mott MacDonald, Bristol, UK) |
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Medium: | conference paper |
Language(s): | English |
Conference: | Footbridge 2022: Creating Experience, Madrid, Spain, 07-09 September 2022 |
Published in: | Footbridge Madrid 2022 - Creating Experience |
DOI: | 10.24904/footbridge2022.242 |
Abstract: |
Knostrop Footbridge was designed and constructed as part of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme. The project’s principle objective was to provide new walking and cycling routes along the River Aire, as well as creating a landmark gateway to the city. Given the intended purpose, budget, programme, and site constraints, a list of key aspirations was developed:
Achieving the above in combination required an innovative approach. Numerous potential solutions were developed, experimented with, and analysed, prior to finalising the design. This iterative process allowed the bridge to develop into a unique, innovative, and recognisable design, and one which exceeded expectations to efficiently fulfil its purpose with minimal anticipated lifetime maintenance. This paper presents the innovative design solutions adopted in overcoming the various challenges and achieving the design aspirations. |
Keywords: |
steel footbridge durability structural concepts BIM collaboration constructability Slender design integral piers/abutment construction tolerance visualisation
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License: | This creative work is copyrighted. The copyright holder(s) do(es) not grant any usage rights other than viewing and downloading the work for personal use. Further copying or publication requires the permission of the copyright holder(s). |
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