Dynamic Balance
hypothesis
To challenge the stereotype of a suspension bridge, an imaginary site with extreme project scenarios is given. The project deals with designing a bridge connecting two sides of a cliff that is constantly exposed to the wild gusting sea winds. Imposed upon the design will be the condition that there is no possibility of a detour. Furthermore, the following rules will be adhered to:
1. As breaking bedrock is extremely hard, digging through cliff costs too much and no tunnel will be built.
2. As the submarine bedrock is too deep to build a pier and vulnerable to intermittent seismic attacks, slabs will not be supported by any pier coming from the deep sea.
3. Design a solution for slab buckling which is potentially caused by the continuous strong wind.
4. Maximize the appreciation and experience of the surrounding dramatic landscape.
development
Approach: One Pylon Foundation
Issue: Slab Buckling by Wind
Approach: A Pair of Arches
Issue: Breaking Slab by Over-tension
Approach: Designing Pylon
Goal: Eliminating of Redundancy
