The world’s first lightweight 3D printed fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) footbridge will be installed at Kralingse Bos park, the green heart of Rotterdam. This heralds the transition towards the next generation of bridges, offering high performance with extreme versatility, circularity and sustainability.
Royal HaskoningDHV, DSM and City of Rotterdam, infact, have announced the intention to collaborate in the design and build of a new circular composite footbridge which will be installed in Rotterdam.
The footbridge will be developed strictly in line with the highest standards of safety for FRP bridge design. The city of Rotterdam infrastructure experts in composite bridges will be closely involved in the design and build process.
Sensors could also be included into the footbridge to build a digital twin of the bridge. The sensors can predict and optimise maintenance, ensuring safety and extend the life span of the bridge. It is estimated the footbridge will be installed and in use by the end of 2020.
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08 July 2020
