Maristes footbridge, Lleida

The 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 / 41.608315°N 0.621324°E / 41.608315; 0.621324
CarriesPedestrians
CrossesSegre River
LocaleLleida (Spain)
OwnerLleida Municipality
Maintained byLleida Municipalily
Characteristics
MaterialGFRP translucent deck panels
History
DesignerPedelta Structural Engineers
Opened2010
Location
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Description

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The bridge consists of four long spans embedded into three slender reinforced concrete piers. The abutments are integrated into both existing and new walls. 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

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

 
Translucent composite materials

References

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  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. IABSE. p. 1.
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