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Bridge Improvement Presentation:
Amsterdam BridgeGroup #6: Chris Wong, Andrew Yang and Esther
Roorda
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- About the Amsterdam Bridge
- Recommendations for Maintenance Work
- Improvements to stairs
- Improvements for slipperiness
-Implications
Table of Contents
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About the Amsterdam Bridge:- Opened in 1978
- Named after Toronto's twin city.
- Steel Cable Footbridge
- In low traffic Toronto Harbour area, below is a docking facility for boats
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- Only light damage according to OSIM guidelines.
- Design for Aesthetics
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Recommendations for Maintenance Work
- Repaint rusted areas (Rusting classified as light by OSIM guidelines)
- Wood, Concrete and Steel all in good condition apart from minor rusting.
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-Replace rusty nails and wires
Recommendations for Maintenance Work
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Improvements on the stairsADA Accessibility Guidelines from
Buildings and Facilities 4.9.2• "Open risers are not permitted"
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Improvements on the stairsC.T.A.D.G 1.1.10"Tread nosings should be clearly marked with a brightly painted non-slip finish"
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Improvements for Slipperiness:Apply anti-slip treads horizontally across
the bridgeC.T.A.D.G 1.1.10 • "Steps must be of firm non slip material".
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ImplicationsAnti-Slip Improvement:• Bridge will be more convenient to
use, especially in the winter. • Better for people with mobility
issues because of anti-slip treads• Improved safety: Fewer people
would slip on the bridge due to wet surfaces or ice.
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Implications
Improvements to stairs:
• Better visibility especially at night.
• Less chance of pedestrians tripping on the stairs.