Design concept of the Twin River Bridges in Chongqing, China

Abstract

The Dongshuimen Bridge over the Yangtze River and the Qiansimen Bridge over the Jialing River in Chongqing, China are located at the tip of the Yuzhong Peninsula. Together, they are called the Twin River Bridges. Both are double deck structures carrying four lanes of traffic on their upper decks and two transit tracks on their lower decks. The girders are steel truss structures with orthotropic plates and the towers are made of concrete. Aesthetics were carefully considered for the design of these bridges because of their visibility in the city and their neighboring landmarks.

Keywords

long span bridges / partially cable-supported girder bridge / cable-stayed bridge / extradosed / steel truss / bridge aesthetics / Chongqing, China

References

[1] Tang M C. Rethinking bridge design: a new configuration. Civil Engineering Magazine, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007, 77(7): 28-45

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