Introduction
The idea of this project is to create an opening in a bridge based on the architectural concept of form and function. By designing the necessary opening, both water and traffic will be able to pass through without compromising the structural integrity of the bridge.
General Information
Bridge Span: 190 ft
Bridge Width: 12 ft
Depth Below Grade: 10ft
Opening Width: 30 ft
Opening Height: 40 ft
Bridge Height: 63 ft
Bridges & Diagrams
Howrah Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Jiangsu Bridge
Diagram
Diagram
Diagram
Movement Analogies, 3D Models & Diagrams
Vice-grip
Eyelash Curler
Tin Snips
3 x 3 Conceptual Table
Eyelash Curler and the Howrah Bridge were Selected
Bridge Transformation
Detailed 3D Views of Mechanism
Movement Mechanism
Isometric Views
Southwest View
Southeast View
Northwest View
Northeast View
3D Rotation
Renderings
Rendering
Final Solution