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From: John Young <jya@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Mon, 19 Dec 1994 09:29:14 -0500
Responding to msg by randolph@xxxxxxxxxx (Randolph Fritz) on
Perhaps a bridge structure would be a suitable analogue with
the linear transport below.
Visually and structurally beautiful, cable-stayed structures
are especially efficient, and fewer supports would be needed.
The road-bed/construction platform would need to be jointed or
hinged like bridges, for earthquake flexibility, but that would
also free the buildings from the rollicking ground. Curved
beds are no problem if you need them. Off-center pylons and
assymetrical cables and more.
The structural design of the pylons would be crucial -- but
lift that from the engineering texts and mags, because these
bridges are being built around the world. My favorite rag is
ENR which regularly enlivens its pages with spectacular bridges
under construction.
This assumes that you are not limited to the cheapest
structure, for these lacey jewels are high cost, but wow, what
an advertising device, lit at night like DisneyMyst. Maybe
only certain sections would be bridges, with more mundane
access points. Again, check the elegant solutions of how
bridges meet the shores and adjoining structures -- buttresses,
tunnels, ramps, causeways.
People movers vary in speed, 90, 100, 120 fpm, depending on
length and traffic volume. See Sweets Section 14200. Call
Montgomery, Otis or Schindler for product catalogues, they
slobber over future innocent architects lusting for the most
high-tech moveable architecture around.
And, don't forget, your project will appear in Arnold's next
flick.