AESTHETICS OF PARK BRIDGES: INNOVATIVE METHODS OF DESIGN AND MATERIALS

Many small bridges are required crossing over rivers, streams, different waterways, ravines or other physical obstacles in the garden or park. The description of the main types of garden and park bridge constructions is given. The article outlines the importance for designers to address the issues of park spaces aesthetics by the means of various forms of Park Bridge construction and its structural solution applying innovative materials, enhance the role of advanced composite materials use for new bridges construction in the park and recreation areas, the advantages of all-composite bridge structures installation in landscaping. This paper describes composite bridge design approach for the small spans of bridges.