The first large self-anchored suspension bridge was constructed in Germany in 1915. Notable modern examples include the Yeongjong Bridge in South Korea and the Konohana Bridge in Japan, both of which have a main span of 300m.
The Tatara Bridge, three continuous spans, composite box girder cable-stayed bridge, is an engineering masterpiece connecting Hiroshima and Ehime, Japan. Its ground-breaking ceremony took place on August 25, 1990, and it commenced on-site construction on November 30, 1992. The bridge was opened to traffic on May 1, 1999.
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the world's largest suspension bridge that spans between Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, and Awaji Island. Construction of the bridge began in 1988 and was completed in 1998 as part of the Honshu-Shikoku bridge project, which aimed to connect Honshu and Shikoku by road and rail. Although originally intended to accommodate a railway, it currently serves only as a roadway.
What is special about the bridge design plan of Tran Hung Dao who won the first prize? After more than […]