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Bridges: pedestrian crossing mimics double Helix

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Details about an arched pedestrian bridge in Seattle are given, that has been designed to resemble double-helical arrangement of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). This bridge is part of the Helix Project, which entails the construction of a large biotechnology research facility on a 29-acre site adjoining to Seattle's Elliott Bay.

Author: Brown, Jeff L.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2003
Seattle, Washington, Arch bridges

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Cable-stayed pedestrian crossing doubles as sundial

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Construction pattern of the Turtle Bay Sundial Bridge crossing the river Sacramento, Redding, California, which connects two parts of Turtle Bay Exploration Park, is described. Built mainly of steel, various engineers and fabricators explain the technicalities involved in the construction of the bridge.

Author: Brown, Jeff L.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2004
Bridge and Tunnel Construction, Contracts & orders received, Engineering Services, California, Bridge, tunnel, & elevated highway, Civil Engineering, Contracts & orders let, Bridges Construction, Engineering for Nonbuilding Construction, Analysis, Contracts, Contract agreement, Bridge construction

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New U.S. Institute of Peace building to occupy northwest corner of national mall

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Details of U.S. Institute of Peace building design, which is constructed to perform diverse functions, is presented.

Author: Brown, Jeff L.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
Facilities & equipment, National Government, Public Administration, National Government by Function, Buildings and facilities, Institution building

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Subjects list: Design and construction, Washington
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