Easily Deployed Portable Bridge

Easily Deployed Portable Bridge

1. Uses

   • Mountain Climbing
   • Military Applications
   • Emergency Applications
   • Hiking

2. Considerations

   • Safety
     • Bridge Failure
       • Factor of Safety
     • Bridge Sliding (Stabilizing)
       • Anchor Bridge to Ground
       • Buttresses
     • User Safety
       • Fall Arrest Harness
       • Non-Slip Surfaces
       • Handrails
       • Walking Space
   • Economics
     • Materials
       • Aluminum
       • Fabric
       • Aircraft Cable
       • Carbon Fibre
     • Competition
     • Selling Price
     • Demand
     • Manufacturing
   • Ergonomics
     • Back Injuries
     • Weight of Bridge

3. Design Ideas

   • 'ladder' design
   • Inflatabile
   • Non-Slip Coating
   • Multifunctional
   • Foldable

4. Design Requirements

   • Span 6 foot gap
   • Hold 250 pounds
   • Easily deployed and assembled
   • Backpack-able