5
b-through commercial
16’
DETAIL:
0 16’
gutter
(drains to irrigate stepped grass)
The truss-tube system used is remniscent of the repetitive trusses that hold up parts of the existing viaduct.
superstructure beam W21 structural diagrid superstructure column square 12X12
The superstructure of the bridge works alone, but connects the massing units together. The exterior diagrid works to hold the superstructure together and allows for the masses to be built below the viaduct level.
exterior glazing
The units are constructed of metal SIPs and exterior glazing that allows for views of the Philadelphia skyline in the west and the Ben Franklin Bridge in the east.
viaduct
anchor bolt concrete retaining wall waterproofing to grade planted barrier for vine street
5 detail C showing diagrid connection to superstructure 4’ 0 4’
a-through residential
gutter
(drains to irrigate stepped grass)
superstructure beam W21 structural diagrid
truss girder
superstructure column square 12X12 metal sips exterior glazing
expansion joint roofing membrane
detail showing truss girder connection to units
viaduct
anchor bolt concrete retaining wall waterproofing to grade planted barrier for vine street
detail C showing diagrid connection to superstructure 4’ 0 4’
detail showing connection to ground at vine street 1’
0
1’
ELEVATED: LIVING BRIDGE