so could we say this is a bridge enthusiasts playground?
I agree, George.
Better turned into a swingset support than melted down (Or worse, an "abstract" art piece.)
Art: Thanks! I ended up coming across the source for a bunch of stuff by accident.
It is too bad that the site isn't international, as there are some impressive bridges around the world.
Thanks Nathan!
I had heard of this type before, but really know nothing about it. Totally doesn't surprise me as it looks more girder and less truss.
A very cool structure nonetheless!
Great way to repurpose a bridge i think.
Tony, I can tell you this is a standard European form of metal bridge, and over there they typically call these lattice girders. No idea if that tells you anything about how the engineering functions, but that is what they are known as.
That's one HELL of a swingset!!
Interesting "truss"...which really looks more like a Lattice girder. I would love to see testing on such a span to see the tension and compression compared to a traditional pony truss.
Luke,
I like the Puerto Rican stuff! Really interesting, especially since it was a Spanish territory prior to 1898!
Its too bad we can't expand the site's scope. I've found info on Keystone and Phoenix bridges 'south of the border'
Regards,
Art S.
Yes J.P. you can say this a bridge enthusiasts playground from what i see.