Bridges, String Art, and Bézier Curves

The Jerusalem Chords Bridge, in Israel, was built to make way for the city’s light rail train system. However, its design took into consideration more than just utility—it is a work of art, designed as a monument. Its beauty rests not only in the visual appearance of its criss-cross cables, but also...

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Published inThe Best Writing on Mathematics 2013 Vol. 4; pp. 77 - 89
Main Author Gross, Renan
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Princeton University Press 19.01.2014
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Abstract art
Aesthetic judgment
Aesthetics
Applied arts
Applied sciences
Art genres and movements
Art history
Arts
Axiology
Beauty
Bridge engineering
Bridges
Business
Civil engineering
Conic sections
Design
Engineering
Euclidean geometry
Geometric lines
Geometric shapes
Geometry
Industrial sectors
Industry
Manufacturing industries
Mathematical beauty
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Summary:The Jerusalem Chords Bridge, in Israel, was built to make way for the city’s light rail train system. However, its design took into consideration more than just utility—it is a work of art, designed as a monument. Its beauty rests not only in the visual appearance of its criss-cross cables, but also in the mathematics that lies behind it. Let us take a deeper look into these chords. The Jerusalem Chords Bridge is a suspension bridge, which means that its entire weight is held from above. In this case, the deck is connected to a single tower by powerful
ISBN:9780691160412
0691160414
DOI:10.1515/9781400847990-011