Location
Leipzig, Germany
Owner
DB Projekt Verkehrsbau;
Deutsche Bahn Gruppe
Completed on
2003
Scope of our work
conceptual design, detailed design, site supervision
Architect
AP Brunnert, Stuttgart
The railway roof structure consist of various arches made of welded I-profiles. Steel girders with a tube section are connecting the arches and transfer the horizontal forces to the bracings. The two railway-platforms are covered by a membrane spanning from one arch to the other. Every membrane-panel is prestressed by a middle-cable tied back to the ground.
Length: 320 m
Span: up to 44 m
Height: up to 8.5 m
Membrane area: ca. 5,600 m²
Length: 320 m
Span: up to 44 m
Height: up to 8.5 m
Membrane area: ca. 5,600 m²
