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Thames crossing to be built with steel
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge spanning the River Thames at Reading, designed by architect Design Engine in collaboration with engineers Peter Brett …
Bridge aids town’s flood defences
Steelwork erection for the replacement Pansport Bridge in Elgin, Moray, which forms part of the town’s £86M flood alleviation scheme, is nearing completion. …
Steel is good for Guinness
The famous Guinness Brewery in Dublin is investing in new high-tech facilities housed inside a large steel framed structure. Glasses were raised to steel’s …
Viaduct replacement
The rail line heading west from Swansea has been significantly improved with the opening of the new steel composite Loughor Viaduct. Opened in early April, the …
Swan friendly steel on signature Thames crossing
A slim, sleek and arched steel bridge will help keep traffic flowing across the River Thames and aid safer navigation along the waterway. Martin Cooper …
Trams running on steel
The construction and launching of steel composite bridges are an essential element of a citywide tram extension project. Martin Cooper reports. The City of …
Future proof viaducts take shape
Weathering steel girders designed to age naturally and reduce future maintenance liability are being installed by Mabey Bridge on two motorway viaducts in the …
Restoring a vital link
Three years after its calamitous collapse Workington’s Northside Bridge has reopened with steelwork playing a pivotal role in the re-spanning of the River …
Bridges on track for Nottingham tram extension
A total of four new steel bridges will be erected by Cleveland Bridge for the 17.5km Nottingham tram extension. Two new lines, due to be operational by 2014, …
Design of composite highway bridges curved in plan (P393)
Many highway bridges carry roads that are on a curved alignment and the supporting structure follows that curved alignment. This new design guide addresses the …
