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    The document discusses the history and aesthetics of suspension bridges, focusing on Othmar Ammann's bridges in New York in the 20th century. It covers Ammann's social role through his New York bridges, the forms and forces of the Hellgate and Bayonne Arches, and the stiffness in suspension bridge designs between Ammann and Gustav Lindenthal. It also examines the aesthetics and functions of bridge towers, with a comparison of Ammann's and David Steinman's designs.

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    The document discusses the history and aesthetics of suspension bridges, focusing on Othmar Ammann's bridges in New York in the 20th century. It covers Ammann's social role through his New York bridges, the forms and forces of the Hellgate and Bayonne Arches, and the stiffness in suspension bridge designs between Ammann and Gustav Lindenthal. It also examines the aesthetics and functions of bridge towers, with a comparison of Ammann's and David Steinman's designs.

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    History and Aesthetics in Suspension Bridges

    (Othmar Ammann, NYC Bridges, and 20th century bridge engineering)


    Social role of Ammann's bridges in New York The Hellgate and Bayonne Arches: form and forces Stiffness in suspension bridges (cont.) Lindenthal and the RR vs. Amman and the automobile Form, function, and aesthetics in suspension bridge towers

    Othmar H. Ammann

    Locations of Ammanns New York bridges

    Gustav Lindenthal (1850-1935)

    1880

    Hellgate Bridge - Gustav Lindenthal - 1916 - 977 feet

    contrast with Sydney Harbor Bridge...

    http://en.structurae.de/photos/index.cfm?JS=3089 Katrin Janberg

    Amman - Bayonne Bridge - 1675 feet (proposal)

    Amman - Bayonne Bridge - 1675 feet (as built)

    a brief tour of suspension bridge aesthetics...

    returning now to Lindenthal, Amman, and the design and development of the GWB

    How is this bridge stiffened?

    George Washington Bridge - Othmar Ammann - 3500 feet - 1931

    George Washington Bridge - Othmar Ammann - 3500 feet - 1931

    Deer Isle Bridge - David Steinman

    First Tacoma Narrows Bridge

    Play Tacoma Narrows Video

    minnesota.publicradio.org

    Free association What is the first word to come to mind?

    Consider the aesthetics and scientific function of towers particularly Ammanns vs. Steinmans towers

    GWB Today
    (NY Port Authority Site)

    Golden Gate Bridge 1937 4200 feet

    Othmar Ammann (1879 - 1965)


    "For a half-century of distinguished leadership in the design of great bridges which combine beauty and utility with bold engineering concept and method."

    George Washington Bridge Study

    http://www.sbe.hw.ac.uk/staff/arthur/frbpc/GoldenGate%20Bridge.htm

    Cable tension
    H A d w A H

    VB

    L/2

    H = wL2/8d

    w = load L = size R=L/d H = wLR/8 R = form H = function R,L transform w into H

    safety factor = allowable stress cable stress


    A A

    cable stress = cable tension cable area ! = H/A

    safety factor > 1 ? safety factor < 1 ? safety factor = 1 ?

    efficiency versus safety

    Announcements
    GWB calculation assignment due Wednesday 5:00 PM at 223 Marston Extra help available immediately after class Second journal assignment due Thursday midnight

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