Architecture Engineering Suspension

Engineering Suspension · **1 Like**

Seems like a lot of engineering for a wee pedestrian bridge, this is times two as there's one on either side of the path on each side of the bridge.

**Sailor** · 06-11-2015, 05:15 PM

I dig detailed shots of metal works like these. Nice shot, indeed.

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 06-11-2015, 08:48 PM

a cost plus job for sure.

**Bruce Clark** · 06-11-2015, 11:10 PM

I can think of two possibilities.

A cadet engineer in training for his next project.
An experienced engineer whose last bridge fell down.

**rayallen** · 06-12-2015, 03:48 AM

Hard to comment. I've only your word that it is a "wee pedestrian bridge". Maybe it isn't! I need proof.

daacon · 06-12-2015, 04:26 AM

Perhaps the occasional herd of elephants cross ?

**Kerrowdown** · 06-12-2015, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

I dig detailed shots of metal works like these. Nice shot, indeed.

Thanks very much.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-12-2015, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

a cost plus job for sure

Aye... but I've got a feeling this was funded at the taxpayers expense.

**RobA_Oz** · 06-12-2015, 02:41 PM

Let's not be too critical: have you seen the amount of money a structural design engineer has to pay out to get the suite of insurances that are necessary to practice? There's a reason for that, and it has to do with the likelihood of killing someone if your design fails, and even then you're not wholly protected. So, if you had the choice of skimping or over-designing, with your career and personal freedom hinging on it, what would you do?

That aside, I enjoy shooting details like this, too. Someone was proud enough to forge their name on that shackle bridge, and you have honoured that. More strength to your shutter finger, comrade!

**Kerrowdown** · 06-12-2015, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

A cadet engineer in training for his next project. An experienced engineer whose last bridge fell down.

You sound even more cynical than me, if that's possible.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-13-2015, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by rayallen

I've only your word that it is a "wee pedestrian bridge"

What's this... the word of the honourable Kerrowdown is not enough.

Originally posted by rayallen

Maybe it isn't! I need proof.

Next time I'm passing this way, I will endeavour to obtain more conclusive evidence.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-13-2015, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by daacon

Perhaps the occasional herd of elephants cross ?

Well I never saw any around while I was there...

**Kerrowdown** · 06-13-2015, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

More strength to your shutter finger, comrade!

Thanks.

**Bruce Clark** · 06-13-2015, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

You sound even more cynical than me, if that's possible.

I have worked with many engineers. Some at either extreme but thankfully most were highly confident and extremely competent.

Joel B · 06-13-2015, 09:10 PM

Looks like a simple but brilliant design. Much better than the do it on the cheap and pocket the difference mentality here! Besides, if your pedestrians are getting as big as ours, it will need to be beefy!

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06-11-2015, 11:10 PM	#4
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	I can think of two possibilities. A cadet engineer in training for his next project. An experienced engineer whose last bridge fell down.

06-13-2015, 10:40 AM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815 Original Poster	Originally posted by rayallen I've only your word that it is a "wee pedestrian bridge" What's this... the word of the honourable Kerrowdown is not enough. Originally posted by rayallen Maybe it isn't! I need proof. Next time I'm passing this way, I will endeavour to obtain more conclusive evidence. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 06-13-2015 at 01:07 PM.

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06-11-2015, 05:15 PM	#2
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	I dig detailed shots of metal works like these. Nice shot, indeed. Jer

06-11-2015, 08:48 PM	#3
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	a cost plus job for sure.

06-12-2015, 03:48 AM	#5
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Hard to comment. I've only your word that it is a "wee pedestrian bridge". Maybe it isn't! I need proof.

06-12-2015, 04:26 AM	#6
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Perhaps the occasional herd of elephants cross ?

06-12-2015, 12:25 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor I dig detailed shots of metal works like these. Nice shot, indeed. Thanks very much.

06-12-2015, 01:52 PM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris a cost plus job for sure Aye... but I've got a feeling this was funded at the taxpayers expense.

06-12-2015, 02:41 PM	#9
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,196	Let's not be too critical: have you seen the amount of money a structural design engineer has to pay out to get the suite of insurances that are necessary to practice? There's a reason for that, and it has to do with the likelihood of killing someone if your design fails, and even then you're not wholly protected. So, if you had the choice of skimping or over-designing, with your career and personal freedom hinging on it, what would you do? That aside, I enjoy shooting details like this, too. Someone was proud enough to forge their name on that shackle bridge, and you have honoured that. More strength to your shutter finger, comrade!

06-12-2015, 03:04 PM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bruce Clark A cadet engineer in training for his next project. An experienced engineer whose last bridge fell down. You sound even more cynical than me, if that's possible.

06-13-2015, 11:58 AM	#12
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Perhaps the occasional herd of elephants cross ? Well I never saw any around while I was there...

06-13-2015, 01:37 PM	#13
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz More strength to your shutter finger, comrade! Thanks.

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06-13-2015, 07:40 PM	#14
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Originally posted by Kerrowdown You sound even more cynical than me, if that's possible. I have worked with many engineers. Some at either extreme but thankfully most were highly confident and extremely competent.

06-13-2015, 09:10 PM	#15
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Looks like a simple but brilliant design. Much better than the do it on the cheap and pocket the difference mentality here! Besides, if your pedestrians are getting as big as ours, it will need to be beefy!