S-shaped pedestrian bridqe in Bochum - Design and detailing

In a challenging area dominated by industry for decades, a pedestrian bridge was designed and built, which stands up to this surrounding with its striking S-shape. By taking an advantage of the given constraints, the principle of the single-ended supported circular beam was applied skillfully. A description of the design, Venturadetailing and calculations for the bridge will be given as follows. Also an overview regarding construction and erection of the structure will be given. © Ernst & Sohn Verlag fur Architektur und technische Wissenschaften GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin.