Maristes footbridge, Lleida

Pedestrian Bridge over the Segre River is a bridge in Lleida, Catalonia, Spain. In 2000, Lleida City Council organized an open competition for a new pedestrian bridge. It marks the entrance to the campus and functions as a communication and public space.[1][2]

Lleida pedestrian bridge over Segre River
Bridge view
Coordinates41°36′30″N 0°37′17″E
CarriesPedestrians
CrossesSegre River
LocaleLleida (Spain)
OwnerLleida Municipality
Maintained byLleida Municipalily
Characteristics
MaterialGFRP translucent deck panels
History
DesignerPedelta Structural Engineers
Opened2010
Location

Description

The bridge contains four spans frame long embedded into three slender piers of reinforced concrete. Abutments are integrated into, either existing or new, walls defining a continuous with the built environment of the city. In this way, an integral bridge (without joints at piers) is obtained.

Translucent composite materials (GFRP)-(Fiberglass) have been used in the form of structural floor panels and wall panels for both the railing and the flooring.

Construction

The structure is designed with a double composite action. The steel box girder was assembled using temporary support.

Translucent composite materials

References

  1. "Lleida Pedestrian Bridge over the Segre River". www.pedelta.com. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  2. Sobrino, J. (2011). "Light and Durable Steel-GFRP Pedestrian Bridges". Light and Durable Steel-GFRP Pedestrian Bridges. Proceedings of the IABSE Symposium Taller, Longer, Lighter. p. 1. {{cite book}}: |journal= ignored (help)


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