WBCM provided engineering services for the design and detailing of two new wood/steel framed tower platforms that support a unique 25-foot high, 170-foot long zip line that travels over multiple exhibits. The tower structures include cantilevered steel channel platforms, wood pole columns reinforced with through-bolted steel plate sleeve jackets, and steel pipe x-braced frames.

Client
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Service(s) Provided
Structural Engineering
Location
Pittsburgh, PA

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