Design Buy Build Issue 26 2017 | Page 76

Landscaping & External Works Bespoke Bridge For Finzels Reach, Bristol 91m (5 span) x 4m wide bespoke footbridge curved in plan and elevation, Finzels Reach, Bristol The 91m bridge twists its way gracefully delivery to site and pontoon delivery down across the Avon waterway linking the Finzels the river under historic arch bridges required Reach development with Castle Park. the bridge to be assembled in progressive Finzels Reach is the location for a stunning The client approached CTS Bridges Ltd new footbridge installed by CTS Bridges directly to create a structural solution from CTS Bridges employ both skilled joiners across Bristol’s floating harbour. The new their architectural aspirations, which gave and fabricators and can therefore provide bridge provides access for pedestrians and earlier budget confidence and identified an extensive range of bridges in a variety of cyclists to the new development in Bristol. critical structural constraints at the outset. materials including steel and FRP or using a stages. combination of steel, timber or FRP materials. CTS undertook all structural design of the scheme, its value engineering, manufacture and installation. The complex geometry posed challenges for design with regards to both analysis and concept. The plan curvature generated a low frequency structure easily excited and onerous access constraints during road Please contact CTS Bridges Ltd for more details on our design, build and installation service for bridges and structures on 01484 606416 or visit our website at www.ctsbridges.co.uk or by email [email protected] DESIGN BUILD INSTALL Delivering quality structures across the UK • BRIDGES • BOARDWALKS • STRUCTURES • LOCK GATES • DECKING 01484 606416 [email protected] www.ctsbridges.co.uk 76