High-level thrills

The Cliffwalk in North Vancouver, Canada over the Capilano River, a 213m-long steel walkway with timber decking and cantilevered from the cliff face that features a series of bridges, stairs and platforms providing a stunning visitor experience, is believed to be the first of its kind in the world. Challenges such as protecting the sensitive ecosystem on the cliff face, as well as obtaining building permit approval, rock fall risk management, and other design issues are detailed in this article.

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  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/10480594
• Authors:
  • LaRose, Kent
  • Loptson, Scott
  • Wyllie, Duncan
  • Masterson, Stuart
• Publication Date: 2011

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 26-27
• Serial:
  • Bridge Design & Engineering
  • Issue Number: 64
  • Publisher: Hemming Information Services
  • ISSN: 1359-7493
  • Serial URL: http://www.bridgeweb.com/Default.aspx

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cantilever bridges; Design methods; Environmental impacts; Permits; Steel bridges; Timbering; Tourism; Walkways
• Uncontrolled Terms: Environmentally sensitive areas; Tourist attractions
• Geographic Terms: Capilano River (Vancouver, Canada); North Vancouver (Canada)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Pedestrians and Bicyclists;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01352788
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 28 2011 9:28AM