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Introduction
B ridge engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of structural engineering and striving
to achieve the ultimate in aesthetics; nowhere is this more true than in footbridge design.
The winners of the Footbridge Awards 2008 come from around the globe, proving that good Judges
design is inherent in the industry worldwide.
Dr Wasoodev Hoorpah is a consulting engineer specialising in
The number and quality of entries to this year’s awards made judging very difficult. Our expert
steel structures and bridge design, and chaired the working
panel gave careful consideration to the aesthetic and technical achievements of all the projects
group on dynamics of footbridges at AFGC in France. He is
submitted, before identifying the winning schemes and awarding highly-commended status to
editor of a footbridge magazine.
those that came very close. In the technical medium span category it proved impossible to
choose between two outstanding projects, and we compromised by recognising them as joint Dr Alessandra Zambrano is a consulting engineer and
winners. professor at the Second University of Naples where she teaches
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our winning teams, finalists and all theory and design of bridges.
entrants for their efforts in maintaining the industry’s highest standards, and to thank our panel João Fonseca is partner at consulting engineer Encil -
of expert judges for taking the time to review and comment on a substantial quantity of Projectos e Estudos de Engenharia Civil, and associate
information. professor at the University of Beira Interior in Portugal where he
Helena Russell specialises in structural engineering.
CONTENTS
4 WINNER Simone de Beauvoir Bridge 12 WINNER Tri-Countries Bridge
Parisian bridge with literary leanings wins Linking communities, it is a winner in the
an aesthetics award technical long span category
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WINNER
SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR
FOOTBRIDGE, PARIS, FRANCE
Judges’ comment Aesthetics long span: WINNER
Commissioning authority: Mairie De Paris
“This is bold architecture which fits very well into its green, Principal designer: Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes
urban surroundings” Structural engineer: RFR Engineers
“The architect’s solution provides an appropriate landmark for Principal contractor: Eiffel Construction Métallique
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N ewport’s new footbridge links the east bank of the Usk to the city’s commercial centre
on the west. The dramatic crane structure is a symbolic link to the site’s earlier use as
trading wharves, and creates a strong landmark on the city skyline, drawing attention to a
T his 248m-long footbridge over the River Rhine connects the residents of three
communities, and three countries. It links the French town of Huningue directly to the
town of Weil am Rhein in Germany, and is very close to the Swiss border.
river that is hidden from much of the city centre. These dramatic aesthetics are achieved The footbridge lies along the axis of two main roads; both the Hauptstrasse in Weil am
by placing the main supports on one bank of the river, and as a result, kept most of the Rhein and the Rue de France in Huningue, France, are on the same alignment. To
works away from the east bank’s residential areas. An existing car park on the west bank emphasise this visual connection between the two countries, the cross-section of the
was used as a flat construction site. The crane structure avoided any impact on the ecology footbridge was made asymmetrical in order not to block the view along this axis.
of the river, and by minimising temporary works, maximised effort and expenditure on the A double hexagonal tubular steel arch is the main support element of the bridge, and on
permanent bridge. Design of the eastern abutment was modified to provide access along the south side, another single arch is inclined against it. The details of the design such as
the riverbank for otters and the lighting plan was adapted to avoid lights shining directly the supports close to the river banks, the widening of the slowly rising ramps, and the
into the water as this could disrupt fish migration. Four masts anchored on the west bank parapets consisting of cable-suspended steel-nets leave the sight of the river undisturbed
support the 135m-long bridge deck. They are stayed by two 120mm diameter cables and enable the bridge to blend into the landscape. The entire main bridge with a length of
which also transfer the deck loads to ground level. The tallest element is the back mast, 248m was assembled several hundred metres north of the final location, then floated into
67m above ground level. The entire steelwork weighs 850t; it was fabricated by Rowecord, place. As the shipping route allows a closure of maximum 24 hours, the process of floating
assembled on site in January 2006, and installed in May of the same year. the bridge and putting it on temporary support jacks had to be finished within this time slot.
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WINNER
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UNIVERSITY OF
LIMERICK ‘LIVING
BRIDGE’,
LIMERICK, IRELAND
Aesthetics medium span: HIGHLY COMMENDED
Commissioning authority: University of Limerick
Judges’ comment
Architect: Wilkinson Eyre Architects “A stunning structure which, despite its size, fits well in the
Structural engineer: Arup surroundings”
Principal contractor: Eiffel UK “The repetitive inclination of the parapet and main
Opened: November 2007 struts is pleasing”
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BORGO
TOSSIGNANO
FOOTBRIDGE
BOLOGNA,
ITALY
WINNER
Judges’ comment Aesthetics short span: WINNER
Commissioning authority: Provincia di Bologna
“A very nice combination of old and new” Principal designer: Progeest
“The solution respects the original structure thoroughly, and gives Principal contractor: A Guidi
SACKLER
CROSSING,
LONDON, UK
THE DRACHTEN
WHEEL,
DRACHTEN, THE
NETHERLANDS
Aesthetics short span: HIGHLY COMMENDED
Commissioning authority:
Principal designer:
Gemeente Smallingerland
Arup
Judges’ comment
Structural engineer (concrete) : Grontmij “A creative use of the spoked wheel concept, and at a
Principal contractor: Van Spijkerbouw reasonable cost”
Opened: July 2006
TRI-COUNTRIES
BRIDGE, WEIL
AM RHEIN/
HUNINGUE,
GERMANY/
FRANCE
WINNER
Judges’ comment Technical long span: WINNER
Commissioning authority: City of Weil Am Rhein
“Impressive technical achievements, particularly in the dynamics”
Structural engineer: Leonhardt, Andrä & Partner
“Remarkable slenderness and transparency” Architect: Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes
Principal contractor: Max Bögl
“This represents global and local steel design extended beyond
the usual values” Launching subcontractor: Saarens
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PASSERELLE 2006
NESSEBRIDGE, LEER, GERMANY
TURIN OLYMPIC VILLAGE, ITALY
Judges’ comment Judges’ comment
Technical long span: HIGHLY COMMENDED “The V and N- Technical long span: HIGHLY COMMENDED
“The geometrical
Commissioning authority: Stadt Leer shaped columns Commissioning authority: Agenzia Torino
solution to the
Principal designer: Schlaich Bergermann & Partner are interesting on Principal designer: Hugh Dutton Associes
site constraints
Principal contractor: Arge Prien-Neumann, Bremen this sculptural Principal contractor: ATI Sermeca Falcone
can be
Opened: April 2006
symbol of the Opened: February 2006
appreciated.”
Olympic games”
T he cable-stayed bridge spans 82m, and connects the historic old town of the city of
Leer in Germany with new office and residential areas beyond the port basin. It is
cranked in plan, a decision governed by the approaches. The two bridge parts follow the
T his dramatic footbridge was built as part of the new infrastructure required when the
city of Turin played host to the Winter Olympics in 2006. The bridge, designed by Hugh
Dutton Associes, was intended to provide a symbolic focal point for the entire Olympic
directions of the roads leading to it, resulting in an alignment with a change in direction at village as well as a sculptural symbol of the Games which would remain after the event.
the movable central part of the span. This not only allows for interesting views when The inspiration for the parabolic arch was found in the concrete arches of the existing
crossing the bridge, it also fits the concept of the cable-stayed bridge which works as two Mercati halls next to the site. The arch has a slight lateral inclination to optimise the plan
fully-loadable individual cantilevers (trusses) when the bridge is open and which converts angle of the suspension cables with respect to the steel deck as its curved path swings
to a continuous girder of additional transverse stiffness when the bridge is closed. across the span. The lightweight suspension design and long span leads to dynamic
Inclining the masts towards the water minimises their height and moves the mast heads sensitivity, and in response, the deck edge profile was refined using a wind tunnel to
away from the adjacent buildings, avoiding visual conflicts. Usually, single masts lead to optimise the shape and ensure stability. Pedestrian comfort simulation was carried out
transversely-inclined cables which reduce headroom for the user. Here, the introduction of during the initial design phases exploiting the curved deck geometry to efficiently damp
spreader beams which bend the cables eliminates this clearance problem and creates an horizontal sway with viscous jacks at the ends. V and N-shaped column configurations
interesting space above the deck. From the centre of the bridge, where the movable steel- provide optimal structural support while maintaining a light, floating visual effect for the
only deck is 3m wide, the deck width increases to 4m along the fixed part of the span, deck. The steel triangular section of the arch made it possible to achieve the parabolic
which is a composite section with a 20cm-thick concrete slab and total height of 600mm, curve in cold formed conical segments and achieve a crisp and pure profile that responds
and up to 5m at the massive concrete abutments that support the inclined mast. well to diurnal and nocturnal light.
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WINNER
STUDENCI FOOTBRIDGE
MARIBOR, SLOVENIA
Technical medium span: JOINT WINNER
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WINNER
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T he bridge, on Australia’s Gold Coast, crosses the Nerang River linking the island to the
surf beaches, and the bridge will also play a key role during the annual Gold Coast Indy
300 motor race. The existing bridge was closed due to safety concerns, and needed
T he Oosterdoks swing bridge was designed to connect the city centre with the shores of
the IJ, and it crosses one of the busiest navigational routes in Amsterdam. The bridge
opens around 5,000 times a year, hence a drive with two engines was chosen for reliability.
replacing before the next Indy event, leaving only five months for the design and It was designed to be as elegant as possible, which is why a stiffening, curved top chord
construction. The winning bidder was the only one which offered to meet the client’s was necessary. There are no connections with partitions, endplates or nuts in sight – the
requirement of a cable-stayed bridge within the very short time frame. The design stiffening chord is connected to the deck by a frame, with the path on both sides. The top
incorporated extensive precasting and off-site fabrication; procurement of all of these chord of the framework is a steel circular pipe with a diameter of 500mm, and the braces
components had to start long before design completion. Stay cables were ordered just two have an oval diameter and are oriented in such a way as to appear narrowest when seen
days after the start of detailed design and precast driven piles two days later. In addition to from the transit. The east access ramp is partly situated above a traffic tunnel, and the
the time constraint, risk mitigation was a key issue, the solution being to erect the deck on foundation piles near the tunnel had to be placed without vibrations.
temporary supports to carry a full pedestrian live load, allowing the bridge to be opened Polystyrene foam was used to minimise the increase in load on the tunnel. The total
early if necessary without the towers or cables should these be delayed by weather or other length of the bridge is approximately 125m and the deck has a height of 400mm and
constraint. Another challenge was the aggressive salt spray environment for which a highly consists of a rectangular bottom chord and orthotropic steel plates that have an epoxy
durable and well-detailed bridge was essential.(Photo: Christopher Frederick Jones) wearing course.
VVKE /BRIDGE2/04
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PLETTENBERG
BAY PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE,
e
WESTERN CAPE,
SOUTH AFRICA
WINNER
Technical short span: WINNER
Commissioning authority: South African National Roads Agency Judges’ comment
Architect: Ahmed Janahi
“Interesting asymmetry”
Principal designer: Vela VKE Consulting Engineers
“The innovation and the designers’ use of technology make it
Principal contractor: Civils2000
stand out from the crowd”
Opened: January 2007
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a revolutionary
building material
Outstanding durability
Enticing aesthetics and low weight
Extraordinary slenderness and strength
Papakura Footbridge, Auckland, New Zealand: Finalist Footbridge 2008 Award, Short Span Category.
Mars Hill Bridge, USA first Ductal® highway bridge, Wapello County, USA.