Creative Conception and Overall Design of Qingdao West Coast Coral Shell Bridge
Qingdao West Coast Coral Shell Bridge connects the West Coast Binhai Avenue and Mingren Island(artificial island).Its function is positioned as a coastal landmark landscape bridge of Qingdao.The total length of the bridge is 290 m.The main bridge is a(40+70+70+40)-m steel structural continuous box girder.The steel structural spatial curved special-shaped arch is constructed on the girder,and the approach bridge is(35+35)-m steel structural continuous box girder.Combined with the urban culture and bridge environment of Qingdao,through the novel creative ideas and innovative design methods,the structural design and landscape design are integrated.The Coral Shell Bridge is completed as expected,and is becoming a landmark landscape bridge and Internet celebrity bridge in Qingdao and even the whole country.The creative conception,overall design and construction of the steel structure of the bridge are specially introduced.