Suspension bridges: Case Studies
Case Studies & Reports
Himmelhausmattesteg: a Suspension Bridge on a Wire Rope Mesh
An elegant suspension bridge has been crossing the Trub in Trubschachen in the Emmental since November 2020. The construction of the pedestrian and ... more
LaPendenta Suspension Bridge in Disentis
Since November 2024, Graubünden's longest suspension bridge has spanned the Rhine Gorge near Disentis/Mustér. The ARGE Jakob Rope Systems, Pfeifer ... more
Huge Expansion Joint for the Shenzhong Link
The Shenzhong Bridge is part of the 24-km Shenzhen Zhongshan Link and is the largest bridge of its kind in the world. It is located in China’s Pear ... more
Technical Update for the World-Famous Chain Bridge in Budapest
The world-famous Chain Bridge in Budapest was com-pletely renovated – both in terms of its art history and its function. The greatest technical cha ... more
A Catamaran for the World’s Longest Suspension Bridge
Rehabilitation of the Emmerich Rhine Bridge
The Emmerich Rhine Bridge carries federal highway 220 over the Rhine. The cable-stayed bridge, which is 1,144 meters long in total, was opened in 1 ... more
Elegant pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Liège, Belgium
The Belgian city of Liège now has a new, centrally located pedestrian and bicycle bridge that connects the district of Guillemins and the city's ne ... more
Pedestrian suspension bridge in Reutte, Tyrol, is the world’s longest
Since November 2014, the town of Reutte in Tyrol has a new attraction: highline179. The structure is a 403m long pedestrian suspension bridge that ... more
Structural health monitoring at Taizhou Bridge, China
The expansion joints which accommodate bridge deck movements while providing a driving surface for traffic are critical structural components, but ... more
Suspension bridge in 1,000 m height on Gubong Mountain, South Korea
Gubong Mountain in the southern province of Jeollabuk-do in South Korea is a popular destination that draws an ever increasing number of tourists. ... more