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.