Bridge PhotoStory

This collection of photos is not just limited to the visual narrative of the bridge forms and functions, but it also reflects the ingenuity and creativity of my fellow architects and engineers in the applications of engineering theories and practice. As an engineer, I could see the harmony of co-existence of moments & forces, stress & strain in each structural member of each bridge. And not to mention great efforts are needed to construct these bridges. It takes 5 years to plan, design and construct a 300m bridge, but it only takes less than 3 minutes to drive across it.

Building bridges is mainly about geotechnical and structural engineering. I have personal experience doing a 200-meter prestressed concrete balanced cantilever bridge on two 7-storey high piers. It was a tough job for my team and partners and we completed the job with no profit.

The above bridge has no name. It is also a back entrance to the Prime Minister's Office.

This is Taman Seri Empangan Bridge, formerly known as Labyrinth Weir Bridge. My gang of cyclists called it The Forbidden Bridge because when we rode on this bridge, we were chased away by the guards. Under this bridge lies a rectangular-shaped weir to control the depth of water inside the lake. This is the last point where lake water leaves Putrajaya.

These two ladies are members of my Putrajaya Cycling Club. The rock was too good for them not to pose for a photo with a beautiful bridge in the background. This place is not accessible by car to the public.

Above is the famous and beautiful Putra Bridge in Putrajaya and below is me with my Brompton bicycle, loitering here every weekend.

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