BRIDGE  COMBINATIONS

 

Table:

 

 

Arch

 

Cable Stay

 

Cantilever Truss

 

Pulley Draw

Would work if provided another way for bridge to be supported when roadbed is opened.

Would only work at one end of the bridge but could be done.

Would work but is a common design and would appear boring.

 

Retractable w/ Gears

Same as above

Would work at opposite end of the bridge.

Would work well in the middle of the bridge, provided the side supports then be rotated out of place.

 

Hinged Fold w/ Gears

Same as above

Would also only work at the end of the bridge because the cables cannot be broken to allow movement.

Would work well if the side trusses of the bridge could somehow be easily folded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Images: 

       

        Cable Stay Drawbridge with opening in the middle.

 

 

       

        Cable Stay Cantilever Combo with Opening in the middle.