World Heritage Site: Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Type: Conference paper
Publication Identifier: WHEDEDF6700C5
Summary
A groundbreaking '3 in 1' reconstruction approach successfully addressed the structural, traffic, and monument preservation challenges of Budapest's iconic Margaret Danube-bridge, a 137-year-old steel arch structure within UNESCO World Heritage. The study demonstrated that integrating structural reinforcement with modern traffic demands while maintaining historical integrity is feasible through innovative design solutions. Researchers analyzed the bridge's condition, traffic needs, and heritage constraints to develop a final design that balanced these factors, offering valuable insights for similar heritage site restoration projects.
Citation
Németh, T., Nagy, Z., & Horváth, A. (2013). 3 in 1 reconstruction of monument Margaret Danube-bridge in Budapest, Hungary. IABSE Conference, Rotterdam 2013: Assessment, Upgrading and Refurbishment of Infrastructures, 99, 252–253. https://doi.org/10.2749/222137813806478945
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