Pedestrian bridges capture the imagination and have the potential to transcend conventional design. There is a long history of landmark bridges created by some of the industry’s greatest engineers and architects. However, the overarching aesthetic demands an integrated approach. This article discusses the historical context of signature pedestrian bridges and showcases the tools and processes that facilitate an integrated design approach, using the example of the Lone Tree Bridge in metro Denver, Colorado, designed by Fentress Architects and Thornton Tomasetti. …
Author Archives : Scott Lomax
Scott Lomax is a Vice President of Thornton Tomasetti, specializing in engineering for bridges and long-span structures. Scott’s past work includes the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, currently under construction in New York City. Scott may be reached at SLomax@ThorntonTomasetti.com.
The art of bridge design is a time-honored pursuit that, throughout the centuries, has undergone significant advances in engineering and technology as a result of mankind’s passion to conquer the challenges of any given crossing. It has evolved through the acceptance of well-established practices, codes and construction techniques. In fact, when new materials or methodologies are brought to the market, it often takes many years for the techniques to gain inclusion in the modern practice of bridge design. …