A terrifying, yet deliciously irresistible sensation, certainly, and one that people would willingly pay whatever the price of admission to experience for themselves! Designated as reservation lands of the Hualapai Indian Tribe in , the virtually untouched desert near the jagged edge of the great gorge saw very few visitors, save for the occasional white water rafters that flew in and out of remote airstrips on single engine planes and helicopters, or off-road enthusiasts with the vehicles and the gumption to brave the axle-busting dirt roads that wound through vast stands of Joshua trees.
Unemployment and poverty were widespread. In , things slowly began to change. People, including Jin, finally began to see this desolate, forgotten corner of the Grand Canyon as the untapped resource that it was. Unhindered by the restrictive covenants of a National Park, Grand Canyon West would make a name for itself by giving Grand Canyon travelers what they wanted.
Helicopter flights to the bottom of the canyon? Shorter raft rides on the Colorado River? Preliminary Design Guidance Based on a preliminary desktop analysis of the initial design we identified that galloping a form of wind-induced vibration which can be catastrophic was a potential concern and that pedestrian-induced vibrations could also cause discomfort for visitors and impose significant loading on the structure. Lochsa Engineering collaborated with us to optimize its design to minimize risk of galloping.
However, our analysis indicated that pedestrian-induced vibrations were still a risk that warranted in-depth study. Our goal was to ensure that various pedestrian activities on the Skywalk — jumping, running, walking, and so forth — would not result in excessive motion due to resonance with the natural frequencies of the structure. We turned to various North American and European codes and design guidelines to determine acceptable limits of structural motion. Because patrons using the Skywalk would be able to see through the glass floor of the walkway into the canyon below, we also had to take into account that this would heighten their sensitivity to motion.
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