Mermaid Waters Pedestrian Bridge
AW Maritime were engaged by SMC Marine to undertake the design of the Mermaid Waters Pedestrian Bridge in accordance with AS 4997 Maritime Structures. The design was required to support two-way pedestrian and cycling traffic, support impaired mobility and aesthetically suited for the local environment.
The structure has a design life of 100 years and was based on the following design standards:
- AS1170 – Structural Design Actions
- AS1428 – Design for Access and Mobility
- AS2159 – Piling – Design and Installation
- AS1657 – Fixed Platforms
- AS4100 – Steel Structures
- AS4997 – Maritime Structures
- AS1664 – Aluminium Structures
AWM also undertook checks of the dynamic behaviour of the bridge in accordance with the AS 5100.