A Stylised Footbridge Leading to Japanese Garden in Gryfice. Issue 4 (2nd October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sołowczuk, Alicja; Kamiński, Stanisław; Borucka-Lipska, Jolanta
• Is Part Of: Structural engineering international. Volume 28:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 470
• Page End: 474
• Publication Date: 2018-10-02
• Subjects: Japanese bridge -- pedestrian footbridge -- timber parapet; Structural engineering -- Periodicals; 624.1
• DOI: 10.1080/10168664.2018.1503044
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1016-8664

Abstract

Abstract: The footbridge over the Rega, a river in Gryfice (Poland), connects the city centre with the Japanese Garden. The garden constitutes Gryfice's recreational part and is often frequented by its inhabitants. Traditional Japanese style bridges have been used in the garden. Arch bridges, made of wood or stone, form an integral part of the Japanese garden. The bridges connect different parts of the garden and are a constant source of dynamism of its design. The footbridge leading to the garden was built following a replacement design: a three-span structure with the total span length of 40.5 m. In its style, it refers to already existing Japanese bridges in the garden. The report presents a description of the object, challenges constructors faced during its construction, and the assembly method of the bridge and details of its original timber guard rail that refers to the characteristic Japanese bridges in the Japanese Garden.