tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470543006314152962.post4560743669950560177..comments2024-03-11T16:49:27.614+00:00Comments on The Happy Pontist: Tensegrity bridges: 4. Kurilpa Bridge, BrisbaneThe Happy Pontisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252272118786667592noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470543006314152962.post-44015196544938362402010-01-21T06:51:15.110+00:002010-01-21T06:51:15.110+00:00I enjoyed your comments regarding the Kurilpa Brid...I enjoyed your comments regarding the Kurilpa Bridge but your assumption regarding the length has distorted you cost per sqm estimate.<br /><br />The bridge is AUD$63.5 million and its length is 470 metres as it includes disability grades to clear the expressway and shipping channel. The deck width is 6.5 metres giving an area of 3055 sqm not including rest and observation platforms. This is AUD$20785/sqm which roughly equates to £10,500/sqm depending on exchange rates.<br /><br />As you say, it is for the most part a chaotic cable stayed structure however the structure that stabilises the masts and supports the canopy consist of large horizontal, or near horizontal tubes held in place by cables and looking very much like a tensegrity element.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470543006314152962.post-59295999643120634432009-10-11T09:44:35.571+01:002009-10-11T09:44:35.571+01:00Your analysis of the tensegrity-ness of the bridge...Your analysis of the tensegrity-ness of the bridge is right on. You eclipse all other bloggers about this bridge with the precision of your words. I'm also quite pleased that the Wikipedia article on the bridge gets it right.<br /><br />There is a wonderful new Snelson book out this year. I fondly hope some enterprising booksellers in Brisbane are stocking the book. I always learn something when I see new Snelson images.<br /><br />The tensegrity does tend to obfuscate the cable-stay support structure of this bridge. Oh, well. It's some combination of functionality and art. Brisbane will certainly get tourists because of this bridge.FloatingBoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14035510632408663170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470543006314152962.post-577988064493791832009-09-23T02:46:42.150+01:002009-09-23T02:46:42.150+01:00The Kurilpa Bridge has an official opening date no...The Kurilpa Bridge has an official opening date now - Sunday 4 October 2009. <br /><br />However, if you want to be the very first person to cross (on the Friday before the opening), you can bid for the number one position on eBay and money raised goes to charity. <br /><br />For an up-to-date photo, have a look at www.brisbanewalks.com.auDiannehttp://www.brisbanewalks.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470543006314152962.post-62625166517961307312009-06-11T22:33:03.937+01:002009-06-11T22:33:03.937+01:00Hi Happy Pontist!
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