ABSTRACT
The construction of pedestrian bridges has seen a surge in recent years. Utilitarian structures have given way to the creation of inspirational, aesthetically driven structures that can be seen to assume a dual role of “bridge” and “public art piece”. This duality of purpose has resulted in the allocation of higher than normal funding for these projects, allowing for some spectacular results. This paper examines the use of appropriate detailing in Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel, based on a methodology developed by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, as the means to elevate the function of the bridge to the status of “art”.
