3x3 COMPARISON CHART

 

 

GEARS

Pulleys

Lift

Truss Bridge

This combination can be used, but there are not many ways to be creative with function-opening

 

 This combination can work, but there is not a lot of freedom with the installation.

  

 

Can be incorporated with the bridge.
Will have minimal influence on the structure.

Cantilever

 

-          Gears may work well.

-          To find a spot for the function may be complicated.

 

 

-          The pulleys will work well with this bridge

-          The pulleys can be attached to the structure and worked by a motor on land.

 

 

Can be incorporated with the bridge.
Will have small affect on the structure.

Cable- Stayed Bridge 

 

This combination can be used with no complication with the construction

-          Because the deck is held up with cables, finding a position for the function may be a problem.

 

 

Can be incorporated with the bridge.
Will affect the structure.