The bridge has a total length of 312 m between end supports, comprising 6 spans of 52m each, 10m
link span on the south bank and 35m approach embankment on the north bank. Each span is formed
by twin sets of 3 draped high tensile stainless steel cables, with compression members supporting the
bridge deck giving a structural form known as a cable truss. Such suspension-based structures are
often found in the natural world, utilizing the tensile properties of slender 'filament-like' elements to
support vertical loads, and the structural system is therefore evocative of the fluid shapes and forms
found in nature.
The under- slung cable elements are formed using 3 parallel high tensile stainless steel tendons on
each side of the deck, which are designed to be replaceable in the event of damage. The skeletal
members connecting cables and deck comprise steel compression struts, which extend also above
deck level to form the parapet posts and handrail supports. The plan curvature is maintained by
cross bracing using high-tensile steel rods placed diagonally between the nodes of the , truss.
The geometric relationship between cables, compression struts and deck leads to the width of the
deck varying from 3m at the centre of the span to 6.2m at the supports. The distance between
handrails thus varies, and gives the impression that the deck itself undulates in plan as well as in
elevation.
The walking surface of the bridge deck is formed by extruded aluminium deck planks, which span
transversely between the outer longitudinal tubular steel sections, making up the top chord of the
cable truss. The walkway follows a meandering alignment along the length of the bridge thereby
responding to the surrounding natural environment and encouraging user awareness. A quartz sand
finish is proposed to the portions of the deck which form part of the refuge areas and fall outside the
meandering 3m walkway
link span on the south bank and 35m approach embankment on the north bank. Each span is formed
by twin sets of 3 draped high tensile stainless steel cables, with compression members supporting the
bridge deck giving a structural form known as a cable truss. Such suspension-based structures are
often found in the natural world, utilizing the tensile properties of slender 'filament-like' elements to
support vertical loads, and the structural system is therefore evocative of the fluid shapes and forms
found in nature.
The under- slung cable elements are formed using 3 parallel high tensile stainless steel tendons on
each side of the deck, which are designed to be replaceable in the event of damage. The skeletal
members connecting cables and deck comprise steel compression struts, which extend also above
deck level to form the parapet posts and handrail supports. The plan curvature is maintained by
cross bracing using high-tensile steel rods placed diagonally between the nodes of the , truss.
The geometric relationship between cables, compression struts and deck leads to the width of the
deck varying from 3m at the centre of the span to 6.2m at the supports. The distance between
handrails thus varies, and gives the impression that the deck itself undulates in plan as well as in
elevation.
The walking surface of the bridge deck is formed by extruded aluminium deck planks, which span
transversely between the outer longitudinal tubular steel sections, making up the top chord of the
cable truss. The walkway follows a meandering alignment along the length of the bridge thereby
responding to the surrounding natural environment and encouraging user awareness. A quartz sand
finish is proposed to the portions of the deck which form part of the refuge areas and fall outside the
meandering 3m walkway
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