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Bonobo & Dijle Bridges 15/01/2005

In the framework of "Open Oproep" (the tender program of the Flemish Community) Ney and Partners has won two bridge design competitions.

The Bonobo-bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the channel of Willebroek.  The entirety of the bridge with approach ramps is a fluid spatial curve with minimal spans.  The bridge cross-section is a simple section,  the supports are designed as columns subjected to compression only.  The entire design is based on a element and detail reduction.

The second project concerns two small traffic bridge over the river Dijle in the region of Leuven North.  This bridge consists of advanced concrete beams with reservations.  Statically the beam rests on four supports without joints.  The design is based on durability and construction simplicity.