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Figures 13 - 15: Sculptured and textured piers
LIGHTING
I designed the lighting as part of the bridge concept.
The deck is lit by luminaires on the top of the traffic
barriers so avoiding lamp posts which would visually
and geometrically clash with the stays. Architectural
lighting is provided by spot lights on the stays and
towers and uniquely fibre optic strip lights set into a
groove in the tower to gently accentuate the curved
form.
Government budgets do not extend to creating
signature
structures
among
the
capital’s
infrastructure improvements. What I hope I have
delivered – however – is just that. A highly economic
structure that fulfils not only its structural
requirements, relieves the city’s congestion and
bridges the valley that cuts the city in half but affords
a stunning visual impact and has become Amman’s
new landmark in the hearts of the residents.
SUMMARY
It is a testament to the close work and co-operation
of Client, Engineer and Contractor that the structure
was built so successfully. The project is also an
example of my approach of achieving value by
looking at the project in total and understanding that
what is drawn and calculated is only part of the
process. Engineering is about the realisation of ideas
and hence economic design is design that can be built
efficiently not only in terms of materials but also of
effort on site. Errors are expensive and hence it is
vital that the Designer aims for simplicity and works
with the site team.
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Figures 16 - 20: Details of the bridge