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Arched Footbridge – Exceptional Design, Denmark
M. Baagøe Rasmussen, C. von Scholten, Denmark

The present paper describes the process of designing and building a new arched footbridge in Copenhagen. The architect’s visions of making a significant gateway to the city, followed up by engineering challenges constructing a slender asymmetric bridge. From prefabrication in different parts of Europe too the complicated erection process. Furthermore was dynamic investigations made and Tuned Mass Dampers was installed to reduce vibrations.

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