1. SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE
CHRIS BROWN
JOE ROGERS

3. Although considered by some to have “heavy” characteristics, such as large masonry towers and a thick arch, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is very much an example of structural art for its contributions to the social and symbol appeal of Sydney, Australia.

4. BACKGROUND Located in Sydney, Australia “The Old Coat Hanger”
Dr J.J.C Bradfield prepared the design
Finished in February of 1932
Carries Cars, Train, Foot, and Bike Traffic

5. Scientific Total Length of 1149 meters and its arch span is 503 meters
2 Hinges at footings of Pylons
52,800 tons of steel
39,000 tons in the arch

6. Scientific Masonry towers provide no support for main span
Tension in deck supports, Compression in the arch, Huge reactions at the foundations

7. Symbolic Irony is… 2000 Sydney Olympics
Combined with opera house to create beautiful harbor entrance

8. Social
Links the city with North Sydney, by carrying eight lanes of traffic and two railroad tracks
BridgeClimb® Sydney – “for the climb of your life”

9. Sydney Harbour vs. Hell Gate
Completed
1916
1932
Designer
Gustav Lindenthal
Dr. J.J.C. Bradfield
Span
298 meters
503 meters
Weight
20,000 tons
52,800 tons

10. Hell Gate
Bridge
Sydney Harbour
Bridge