Link bridges must accommodate the movements of the buildings they connect and integrate cladding, services and fire safety requirements. Bearings and expansion joints at the building interfaces need early coordination.
Final member sizes, details and specifications are determined by the engineer of record for each project. This page describes general practice and does not replace project-specific engineering.
This content is general technical information. It does not replace project-specific structural design, which must be carried out or approved by a qualified engineer under the applicable codes and the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.