Additively Manufactured Pedestrian Bridge

Printed hand-hole provides access to bolts for easy field assembly.

AM printing allows unique open shapes while maintaining structural integrity.

AM-printed tapered base facilitates enlarged stance, thinner walls, and a unique shape and finish.

AM-printed connections make bolted connections to HSS and other shapes quick and easy.

These supports are temporary and will be removed after the Steel Conference.

AM printing opens up a new world of connection details and unique shapes.

AM prints use common welding electrodes and can easily be welded to structural steel shapes.

These steel tendrils distribute tension forces to the arch in a more uniform manner, allowing for thinner walls. The tendril was drilled after printing to accommodate threaded tension rods.

We’ve chosen a hand-ground finish, but AM steel can also be milled or left as printed.