Timber-Granite Hybrid Bridge, Schwäbisch Gmünd DE

Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany

Engineers: Ingenieurbüro Miebach

Location: Uferstraße, 73525 Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Year: 2012
Client: Landesgartenschau Schwäbisch Gmünd 2014 GmbH
Execution: Schaffitzel Holzindustrie GmbH

Dimensions:
Length: 27,10 m
Width: 2,50 m

Structure:
Main structure consisting of a massive block laminated glulam beam with a trepped cross section and a shaped longitudinal view. Decking with granite slabs. Stainless steel railings with a handrail made of Accoya.

Object planning:
Leistungsphasen 1-5

Structure planning:
Leistungsphasen 1-3
(according to german HOAI)

In addition to the advantages in construction, the stepped shape of the main beam creates an attractive view from the underlying path. Beside the filligree railing with stainless steel posts and horizontal ropes, granit is used as the decking of a timber bridge for the first time. Integrated into the handrail made from Accoya, LED lights provide illumination of the bridge. The combination of natural materials, such as timber and natural stone, form a meaningful and attractive construction.