Bridges – Suspension
Patent
1998-06-23
2000-01-11
Lisehora, James A.
Bridges
Suspension
14 20, E01D 1102
Patent
active
060121912
ABSTRACT:
A suspension bridge housing high rise buildings located at opposite ends of the bridge and integrally sandwiched within the supporting pylons of the bridge. The suspension bridge supports an observation pod at its center and a continuous series of tetrahedron members forming a lattice structure within which is located a hexagonal tube. A pedestrian transportation system is included within the hexagonal tube.
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