A pedestrian footbridge constructed using Air Liquide Weldings processes and products has been completed at Rhine, an area between France and Germany.
According to Air Liquide the footbridge has the longest free span in the world “ 230 metres between supports “ and is comprised of a five-meter wide metal deck rising 25 metres above the river, and a steel structure in the shape of an asymmetrically cross-sectioned arc, symbolising the links between the two countries.
The true architectural challenges whole metal structure weighs a total of 1,000 metric tons and it will be opened to the public on 31 December 2006.
Jean-Claude Buono, Chairman and CEO of Air Liquide Welding, stated: Air Liquide Welding is pleased to have participated in the construction of this structure, thanks to the proven know-how of its teams, who have already contributed to civil engineering structures such as the bridge between Rion and Antirion in Greece and the Viaduc de Millau in France.
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