time immemorial people have tried to grasp the immensity - to bypass mountains, cross seas and oceans.And for this purpose we created a special structure, which affects its unique and outstanding architecture.In this article we will look at the most unusual bridges have earned prizes and awards.
Old Europe
Let's start with Kappelbryukke bridge in Lucerne.He is known for its interior decoration: paintings of the 17th century, which tells about the life of the time.They kept 25 pieces of the once 110. The bridge itself was built in 1333, and rightly bears the title of the oldest wooden bridge in Europe.Most of the design has been completely lost in the fire, which occurred about 20 years ago.However, today it attracts tourists from all over the world.Everyone wants to see this bridge gallery.
Well, the most ancient bridge of Europe is considered the famous Rialto in Venice.He crosses the Grand Canal with 1181.Nearly four years, he stood completely intact, and only in 1551 the authorities decided on its reconstruction.It is said that their projects offered to the famous Palladio and Michelangelo, but the right to upgrade was young Antonio de Ponte.This provoked criticism and mistrust in high circles, however, challenged the architect, and the bridge in perfect condition, and today carries out its functions.
longest bridges of peace
So, the first place in this category takes Chinese Danyang-Kunshan.The length of the construction is exactly 102 miles.Most covers railway, which is a part of the high-speed train route for the Beijing-Shanghai.Start of construction was initiated in 2006, and the cost of the project amounted to almost $ 9 million.Weight structure simply enormous - more than 450 thousand tons!
Bridges Japan - is a miracle of engineering.That only is an unusual spiral bridge Kawazu-Nanadaru, built on a high mountain slope, or Kiki, in the form of the letter "y" and hanging over a precipice without any support.But perhaps the most important project - a building called Akashi - the longest suspension bridge in the world.Its total length is almost four kilometers!The bridge was built over twelve years.And most interesting is that the architects were not trying to beat someone's record.It happened.In 1995, when the Japan earthquake struck, the bridge has become necessary to add more sections, through which he became champion.To date, the total length of all sections is 300 thousand kilometers.Bridge Akashi enough to encircle the earth 7.5 times!
Do not look down!
following are unusual bridges, which are considered the highest in the world.
So called Millau Bridge in France.He even listed in the Guinness Book of Records.The height of this masterpiece of engineering is 342 meters.The triumphant opening of the project took place in 2004, the ribbon cut the country's president, Jacques Chirac.According to official figures, the cost of construction amounted to 394 million euros.Passing drivers enjoy views of the whole of France, and sometimes even fall into the clouds!
in 2009 stunned the world opening of the bridge Sea Doo, which rises to a height of about 500 meters above the ground.This is higher than Big Ben, the pyramids of Giza, the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower!The bridge is located in the gorge of the Chinese province of Hubei.By the way, its construction was also very unusual.Due to the inconvenience of the area the possibility of using cranes or helicopters were not.Then, in the course went special rocket which tied a kilometer cable.The missiles were transported to the other side of the gorge.So not only is the bridge itself is unique, but also the method of its construction.
Another significant project in the category of "unusual bridges of peace" - a heavenly bridge.Its other name - Langkawi.It is located in the Sky Bridge, and it can be reached by a cable car.Langkawi - a pedestrian bridge.Its length is over a hundred meters, and height - 700 meters above sea level.Walking across the bridge, you can enjoy beautiful views of the Malaysian rainforest and mountain ranges.
unique design
Unusual Bridges in Singapore that the imagination, this Helix Bridge and Henderson Waves.
Let's start with the Helix.This bridge is not like the others because of its appearance - it resembles the structure of DNA.The opening of the construction took place in early 2010.Bridge structure mainly made of steel.And it emphasizes the uniqueness of lighting, which made using LED strips.It stresses that it is a unique design.
Another amazing bridge in Singapore - is Henderson Waves.It was specifically designed so as to give the outline of the waves.The building connects the two city parks, and allows you to enjoy stunning views of Singapore.At night, the bridge is beautifully lit, which makes it even more mysterious.The main components of construction - wood and steel.The tree serves as an ornament park area of the bridge, and steel - structural basis.Henderson Waves are equipped with viewing platforms and benches, which makes them excellent tour area.
unusual device bridges
Falkirk Wheel affects their appearance.After all, as the name implies, the bridge is reminiscent of the wheel.But the main feature of the project is in its internals.Today Falkirk Wheel - is not just a bridge, and the first and the world's only lift vessels.The design is capable of making a 180 degree turn.The ship swims on the first tier of the bridge, and then design rotates and moves the boat to the upper tier.This is a truly unusual!
Slauerhofbrug Bridge - is a bizarre construction of Leeuwarden.Its construction was due to a huge amount of shipping transport in the country.It was necessary to build a bridge that could fall and climb back fast enough.And Slauerhofbrug became such a decision.It was built in 2000 on the basis of hydraulics.The bridge of iron and steel structures that allow it to be lowered and raised by 10 times a day.
Albion
Unusual bridges there are in England.At the world famous Tower Bridge.He - a business card of the country and a symbol of London.The discovery took place in 1894.It was attended by the Prince of Wales.Tower Bridge - one of the most recognizable in the world.His unusual not only in design but also in design: hydraulically upper part can move up and down.Due to this under the bridge can swim great vessel.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge was opened on the Queen of England in 2002.It is unique in that it is able to tilt.When the structure is tilted to one side - it is transformed into a pedestrian street where the other - under the bridge are large vessels.
Another unusual English bridge was called "rolls".Its construction ended in 2004.On Fridays, the octagonal structure of the bridge is transformed.Thus during the day he is going back.Such metamorphoses are possible thanks to a unique hydraulic system.In general, and Tower Bridge and Gateshead, and rolls - it drawbridges.
Golden Gate
In the Americas, it is worth paying attention to such large bridges like the Brooklyn, New York and the Golden Gate in San Francisco.Brooklyn Bridge was built in 1883 and became a symbol of the city, his business card and a real decoration.
Golden Gate - a symbol not only of San Francisco, but the whole of America.They - original gates of the continent.The construction of the project was spent about $ 35 million.In 1937, when the opening of the bridge, he broke two records, becoming the highest and the longest suspension bridges in the world.Despite the fact that in the future record was broken, the Golden Gate and today popular for its red color and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
Moses Bridge
The category of "unusual Bridges" is still attributed it construction.It was built in 2011 in the Netherlands and is named in honor of the prophet Moses.The singularity of the bridge is that it is like trench divides the water flow on both sides.From a distance, the construction is absolutely not visible, made from wood and waterproof.Passing through this bridge, everyone can feel like Moses, to whom the parted waters of the Red Sea.
Bridge won the "Best Building 2011".
