New Timber Bridge Design in Norway Promises Cost-Effective Aesthetic Appeal
The article talks about the design of a new timber road bridge in Norway, the Evenstad Bridge. The researchers considered different materials like steel and concrete but found that timber was the best choice for cost and aesthetics. The main challenges were the curved timber truss girder and stress-laminated timber deck. The deck will have a special treatment to make it last longer. The bridge will have concrete piers and steel piles for support. Specific parts of the bridge will be monitored for moisture and stress levels.