NADAAA recently completed a project at Cornell University involving the modification of seven bridges to prevent accidental or purposeful falling. Each bridge has a unique structure, travel patterns and responds to specific conditions imposed by the landscape and built environments at each end. Common to all of the bridges is the strategic use of high tensile strength wire mesh, from Jakob Rope Systems, that provides the necessary safety measures while maintaining unobstructed views to the scenic landscape. The success of the project was greatly due to the collaborative efforts of the client, design team, contractor and manufacturers.
From the before and after photos of the suspension bridge, you can see the improvements to user experience and functionality.
Before
After
Information on the wire mesh and project background is also currently featured on Jakob’s website.
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