24 June 2009

Y span bridge

Also called a tridge, this is a bridge that has a fork in it, and connects three and masses instead of just two. From the Deputydog article:

The kikko bridge (亀甲橋, which I think translates as 'turtle bridge' but feel free to correct me), was built in 1991 and is a stress ribbon pedestrian bridge meaning there's no need for a support column beneath the middle point due to the decks being pulled taut by the three foundations. by the way, the building on the left in the first photo is the clubhouse at aoyama kohgen golf club and the bridge connects golfers to the holes on either side of the water.








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