Enclosed bridges connect buildings, stations and campuses. The steel frame must carry the cladding, roof, services and maintenance loads in addition to pedestrians.
Interfaces to coordinate
- Cladding and glazing supports, drainage and movement joints.
- Building connections and allowances for differential movement.
- Fire, lighting and building-services requirements set by the local code.
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.