Crossing the IJ

Crossing the IJ

Van Erk, M.P.

Smits, J.E.P. (mentor)
Van der Zaag, E.J. (mentor)

Architecture and The Built Environment

Building Technology

2016-01-28

This research is aimed to explore the potential of creating a realistic design for a bridge over the IJ. Analysis and literature studies were done both in order to determine the challenges proposed by preconditions on site and the strategies and resources needed in order to answer those challenges. In using a strategy where two bridges divide the traffic load over the area, the connection between the Westerdoksdijk and Overhoeks had proven to show the most potential for current and future use. Because of the need for an opening and the preference not to create a visual obstruction over the water, a cable stayed system was used to support the bridge. Creating a bridge that answers to the challenges and allows for the residents of Amsterdam to cross the IJ without closing it down for the public.

bridge
IJ
Amsterdam

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Student theses

master thesis

(c) 2016 Van Erk, M.P.