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Dutch city set to construct a 3D printed bridge for cyclists
Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands has begun construction on an 8-meter, 3D printed bridge for cyclists in the town of Gemert. The Royal BAM Group, a construction company who was established in 1869, will be carrying out this latest…
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Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands has begun construction on an 8-meter, 3D printed bridge for cyclists in the town of Gemert. The Royal BAM Group, a construction company who was established in 1869, will be carrying out this latest project in 3D printing.
With almost of a quarter of the Dutch territory being below sea level, the country is also made up of numerous lakes and canals, thus meaning they need many bridges. But, the Dutch are no strangers to additive manufacturing, as they have already built a 3D printed steel bridge that was created by Dutch company MX3D and designed by Joris Laarman.
3D Printing of the bridge in the Netherlands
Designed by Witteveen + Bos, this new bridge will be constructed in conjunction with Eindhoven University of Technology and the BAM group. The bridge will allow cyclists to cross the Peelsche Loop, one of the cities canals, and will be made of pre-stressed and reinforced concrete that measures 8 meters long and 3.5 meters wide.
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