Footbridge construction


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Old 09-17-02, 01:54 PM
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Footbridge construction

I am in the process of building a footbridge across a ditch and wonder if anyone has come across any info on the web on this subject.
I've spent time searching and this info is hard to get.
 
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GregH, yesterday. in the library, I ran across something that may interest you. "The Popular mechanics illustrated home handyman encyclopedia & guide" vol. 4, page 534 [concrete bridge & buttress design for spans of 6-15']. It's short, but has enough detail for the experienced.

Another possible design source: agricultural extension. Section title: "farm repair and improvement with concrete" [Need a concrete hog wallow(?) It's on page 535].

I think this is the oldest "how to" publication in existence. I thought that it was extinct. If you can't find it at your local library www.ablebooks.com is a good source for older and out of print books. Misspell the title and their bot may allow you to search for it in a nearby library.

For kicks I put a serach bot on bridge designs and plans. No useful plans for you, but a couple of sites that may interest you: "bridge basics" http://pghbridges.com/basics.htm One with more detail detail: http://www.ba.brantacan.co.uk/bridges.htm see also: http://www.ba.brantacan.co.uk/arch.htm Poke around.
 
 

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