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A '''zig-zag bridge''' is a [[pedestrian]] [[bridge]] composed of short segments, each set at an angle relative to its neighbors and usually with an alternating right and left turn required when traveling across the bridge. It is used in standard crossings for structural stability; and in traditional and contemporary Asian and Western [[landscape design]] across [[water garden]]s.
A '''zig-zag bridge''' is a [[pedestrian]] [[bridge]] composed of short segments, each set at an angle relative to its neighbors and usually with an alternating right and left turn required when traveling across the bridge. It is used in standard crossings for structural stability; and in traditional and contemporary Asian and Western [[landscape design]] across [[water garden]]s.
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When constructed of wood, each segment is formed from planks and is supported by posts. When constructed of stone, the bridge will use short or long rectilinear slabs set upon stone footings.
When constructed of wood, each segment is formed from planks and is supported by posts. When constructed of stone, the bridge will use short or long rectilinear slabs set upon stone footings.


==Standard bridge==
==Garden and ceremonial bridge==
{{main|Nine-turn bridge}}
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The post and plank version has an advantage when employed as a crossing of a muddy bottom or marsh: It is structurally stable, where a straight bridge might tend to tip due to the posts moving in the soft mud. Each segment of walkway mutually supports the next from twisting and tipping by being securely fastened to it. This is the same advantage possessed by a zig-zag split rail [[fence]].
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A zig-zag bridge is often seen in the [[Chinese garden]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cultural-china.com/chinaWH/html/en/Arts1406bye2168.html|title=The Zigzag Bridge|work=cultural-china.com|access-date=10 April 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923211912/http://www.cultural-china.com/chinaWH/html/en/Arts1406bye2168.html|archive-date=23 September 2015}}</ref> [[Japanese garden]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rothteien.com/archives/myths/zigzag.htm|title=The Zig-Zag Bridge Myth|work=rothteien.com|access-date=10 April 2015}}</ref> and [[Zen rock garden]]. It may be made of stone slabs or planks as part of a pond design and is frequently seen in rustic [[garden]]s. It is also used in [[high art]] modern [[fountain]] gardens, often in public [[urban park]] and [[botanic garden]] [[landscape]]s.


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The objective in employing such a bridge, constructed according to [[Zen]] philosophy and teachings, is to focus the walker's attention to the [[Mindfulness (Buddhism)|mindfulness]] of the current place and time moment – "being here, now". As it often has no railings, it is quite possible for an inattentive walker to simply fall off an end into the water.
A bridge of this type is seen in the image at upper right. This particular bridge is used to carry a wildland trail through an area of soft and often wet soil. The use of the bridge has a benefit also to the marsh, since it avoids soil compaction which could damage tree roots and which would also create a fast runoff of water and so possibly cause soil erosion.


The zig-zag of paths and bridges also follows a principle of Chinese [[Feng Shui]].
==Garden and ceremonial bridge==
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A '''zig-zag bridge''' is often seen in the [[Chinese garden]], [[Japanese garden]], and [[Zen rock garden]]. It may be made of stone slabs or planks as part of a pond design and is frequently seen in rustic [[garden]]s. It is also used in ''[[high art]]'' modern [[fountain]] gardens, often in public [[urban park]] and [[botanic garden]] [[landscape]]s.


[[File:Zig zag best march.jpg|thumb|right|A zig-zag bridge across a [[marsh]] at [[Boxerwood Gardens]] in the [[Shenandoah Valley]]]]
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The objective in employing such a bridge, constructed according to [[Zen]] philosophy and teachings, is to focus the walker's attention to the [[mindfulness]] of the current place and time moment - ''"being here, now"''. As it often has no railings, it is quite possible for an inattentive walker to simply fall off an end into the water.
[[File:Jardín Botánico de Quito, cool stone bridge. (picture) 5of6.jpg|thumb|right|A zig-zag bridge across a small [[pond]] in [[Quito]] at the Jardín Botánico Garden]]


==Standard bridge==
The zig-zag of paths and bridges also follows a principle of Chinese [[Feng Shui]]. Negative energy and bad spirits are believed to have problems navigating corners, while people and good energy have no such problem.
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The post and plank version has an advantage when employed as a crossing of a muddy bottom or [[marsh]]: It is structurally stable, where a straight bridge might tend to tip due to the posts moving in the soft mud. Each segment of walkway mutually supports the next from twisting and tipping by being securely fastened to it. This is the same advantage possessed by a zig-zag split rail [[fence]].


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Step-stone bridge]]
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*[[Moon bridge]]
*[[Footbridge]]
*[[Footbridge]]
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*[[Moon bridge]]
*[[S bridge]]
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*[[Step-stone bridge]]


==References==
*[[Chinese garden]]
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*[[Japanese garden]]


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Commonscatinline}}
*[http://www.myjapanesegarden.com/zigzag_bridge.htm A craftsperson shows how he built a small zig-zag garden pond bridge]
*[http://www.boxerwood.com Boxerwood park website, contributors of the wildland image]


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Latest revision as of 18:03, 22 January 2024

Zig-zag Bridge
A Zig-zag bridge at the National Palace Museum in Taipei
A Zig-zag bridge
at the National Palace Museum in Taipei
AncestorBeam bridge
RelatedNone
DescendantNone
CarriesPedestrians
Span rangeShort
MaterialPost and plank
MovableNo
Design effortLow
Falsework requiredNo

A zig-zag bridge is a pedestrian bridge composed of short segments, each set at an angle relative to its neighbors and usually with an alternating right and left turn required when traveling across the bridge. It is used in standard crossings for structural stability; and in traditional and contemporary Asian and Western landscape design across water gardens.

When constructed of wood, each segment is formed from planks and is supported by posts. When constructed of stone, the bridge will use short or long rectilinear slabs set upon stone footings.

Garden and ceremonial bridge

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Main article: Nine-turn bridge

A zig-zag bridge is often seen in the Chinese garden,[1] Japanese garden,[2] and Zen rock garden. It may be made of stone slabs or planks as part of a pond design and is frequently seen in rustic gardens. It is also used in high art modern fountain gardens, often in public urban park and botanic garden landscapes.

The objective in employing such a bridge, constructed according to Zen philosophy and teachings, is to focus the walker's attention to the mindfulness of the current place and time moment – "being here, now". As it often has no railings, it is quite possible for an inattentive walker to simply fall off an end into the water.

The zig-zag of paths and bridges also follows a principle of Chinese Feng Shui.

A zig-zag bridge across a marsh at Boxerwood Gardens in the Shenandoah Valley
A zig-zag bridge across a small pond in Quito at the Jardín Botánico Garden

Standard bridge

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The post and plank version has an advantage when employed as a crossing of a muddy bottom or marsh: It is structurally stable, where a straight bridge might tend to tip due to the posts moving in the soft mud. Each segment of walkway mutually supports the next from twisting and tipping by being securely fastened to it. This is the same advantage possessed by a zig-zag split rail fence.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Zigzag Bridge". cultural-china.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  2. ^ "The Zig-Zag Bridge Myth". rothteien.com. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
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