FOLDING BRIDGE

Here we were trying to associate the flexibility of a folding structure and the stability of a bridge. A physical model work at scale 1:10 allowed us to manipulate and evaluate the structure in realilty. Thus, with the help of Rhino and Grasshopper, we optimized it in order to reduce dimensions of the folded bridge and minimize the quantity of wood. This principle was also a structural solution as the members closer to the supports are larger than those in the center and insure the stability of the bridge. When the structure is deployed, a movable wooden beam can be fixed to the structure which blocks any relative movement of the parts. Therefore the bridge is totally retractable and can be quickly set up in several environments.