If you enjoyed the Pont Trencat article, today we present the interview that the structural designerXavier Font conceded us. Following, we will immerse a little into the rich structural world and we will discover, in Xavier words, the concerns, motivations and objectives behind one of his most celebrated works.
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 7 June, 2010Juan Tirado.
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3 May, 2010Ricardo Ferraz.
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From 27 th to 29 th April, took place in San Sebastián-Donostia the Second Conference on Bridges, organized by the Spanish Road Association. Form and Frame had the opportunity to attend and now briefly reveals some of the highlights of those days.
5 April, 2010Ricardo Ferraz.
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Creator of some of the most spectacular engineering works of the last century, Robert Maillart was one of the first structural designers to understand and explore the possibilities of an innovative material at the time, reinforced concrete.
22 February, 2010Jorge Parra.
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This is one of those books that probably no designer wants to see your work reflected. However Björn Åkesson work is very valuable because it shows examples of what happens when things go wrong, very bad.
21 December, 2009Sergio Carratalá.
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As part of the events , demonstrations and interventions that have surrounded the failed Copenhagen World Summit on Climate Change (COP15), Norwegian artists have contributed to raising awareness among world leaders with a piece attracts attention by its elegance and message.
30 November, 2009Jorge Parra.
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Over the Thrift glacier tip in the Swiss Alps, this year, has been constructed a spectacular suspension bridge. The 170 meters long bridge describe a perfect Catenary over a 100 meters above the glacier. The structural design of the bridge responds with simplicity to the extreme conditions of high mountain:, Minimum temperatures, Heavy snow, winds and not forgetting the vibrations caused by pedestrians crossing the void…
12 November, 2009Sergio Carratalá.
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, How much is a video? Connecting with the previous article we present an interesting visual piece on the assembly and placement of the bridge Krúsrak of Sneek in the Netherlands.
10 November, 2009Sergio Carratalá.
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Last 15 April a new bridge was inaugurated in the Dutch city of Sneek. The sexy wooden structure attracts attention of drivers on the motorway A7 passing beneath. This design represents an important step towards the use of sustainable materials in the higher-level structures.  It all started when the government of the Netherlands province of Friesland and the Public Works Department expressed the desire to use more wood in their buildings… 7 September, 2009Juan Tirado.
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Bridges ancient treaties gave preference to bridges with an odd number of openings (1 or 3) justified by increased drainage capacity through a central span, and consecrated by an identification of the beauty through the symmetry of the elevation. It is rare to find an old bridge that [...] 31 August, 2009Juan Tirado.
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In the northeast of England, in the municipality of Stockton-on-Tees, has constructed a new footbridge over the River Tees: “The infinity bridge”. 5 May, 2009Juan Tirado.
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“You only need to be moderately familiar with the design of structures to realize that it is always possible to resolve functional, structural and economic problem in several ways”. Riccardo Morandi. 29 April, 2009Sergio Carratalá.
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Dear Readers, Frame and Form is pleased to introduce a new section within its contents. ‘Bridge of the week‘ offers a good look at the world of bridges, periodically highlighting works in order that we know and enjoy. Take this opportunity to present John Tirado new partner and head of this new section. |
 
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