BRIDGES

Bridges are every where to be seen.I only began to get interested in bridge when I learnt structural engineering at Sheffield University way back in early 70s.On the wall of the corridor to see my professor  Dr I W Burgess,I saw a photo of Bailey Bridge.It was invented during World War 11 by Mr Bailey ,a graduate from Sheffield University.Later I learnt about the failure of Tacoma Bridge due to resonance from wind loadings and visited construction of Humber Bridge.As they say,the rest is history .During my days in PWD(JKR),I have supervised the construction of at least 20 bridges and as a contractor,I have constructed 9 bridges and the longest is only 200metres long via design and construct contract.

Now,my interest is only to take photos of nice and historical  bridges.There is a lot to be learnt and done even taking photos.

Bridges come in many shapes,sizes sand lengths.The above may cost RM50,000 but the bridge below may cost RM50,000,000!

Below are photos of nice bridges in Putrajaya.For their functional purposes only,their construction cost can be done at half the price.But we also want the aesthetic part to make our city more beautiful.

Bridge always fascinates me as an engineer and a photographer.The engineer in me is more engaged at the design and construction part of the bridge structure;the photographer in me is more attracted by the visual image of the bridge in its environment.

Below is the view from a bridge at Taman Seri Empangan,Putrajaya.