Form and Function
This
is the process of gathering of typical prototypes of bridges, and choosing
three of these types to give direction in which the project will be going.
Along with the choices of bridge prototypes, simple elements of movement were also
chosen.
These
two elements are the placed in a three by three (3x3) table. The process of
reasoning collaboration and deduction begins here.
The prototype chosen via deduction is the ARCH BRIDGE.
INSPIRATION
The
rolling bridge in London, designed by Architect, Thomas Heatherwick
is a monumental feature as the movement of the opening portion of the
pedestrian bridge.
TRANSFORMATION
The
basic form of the arched bridge underwent a few transformation processes; a
couple of these major transformations are listed in a bulleted format below.
·
Firstly, the fusing of the pulleys
and rope systems gave the form a “bulkier” look and feel to the
structure. At this point structural integrity was inspected and adjusted in
order to hold and maintain holding the weight of the addition pieces to the
1”x1” member frame.
·
The second wind of transformation
took place at the point of fine-tuning the movement of the moveable protion of bridge. This is the Widening to the “rear” end. This was done to enable the
opened section to be brought between the main “arched” frames
whilst being under the top “adjoining” web.
ANIMATION
Excellence and Evolution with Each Stride