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Bridges provide road and rail solutions
When it comes to building bridges two transportation projects in the Republic of Ireland have highlighted steel’s flexibility and ease of construction. …
River Boyne spanned with steel
A steel composite bridge was the solution used for the recently opened M3 motorway’s longest structure needed to span the River Boyne. Covering a length of …
Quality assurance for bridges
Geoff Bowden, Principal Structures Advisor, Structures Policy Team Highways Agency explains the National Highway sector schemes that affect steelwork. This …
Innovative bridge solution saves contractor five days
The installation of the South Bridge, part of the Hangar Lane Bridges Replacement scheme in west London, has been achieved using a launching method saving the …
SSDA 2010 – The Infinity Footbridge, Stockton-on-Tees
A landmark structure spanning the River Tees, the Infinity Bridge links the multi-million pound North Shore regeneration development with the thriving Teesdale …
20 Years Ago: The Forth Bridge
From STEEL CONSTRUCTION, April 1990 Douglas G McBeth BSc, CEng, MICE, FIStructE, FIHT Director, Kenchington Little plc, Consulting Engineers, Edinburgh At …
News in Brief: March 2010
Latest developments in the design and construction of steel bridges will be discussed at a half day event organised by the BCSA at London’s Institute of …
Bridge boost for Olympic rowing venue
A new steel composite bridge has been lifted into place at Eton College Rowing Centre, keeping plans on schedule for enhanced Rowing and Canoe Sprint …
Launching a viaduct
At 750m long the Port Eglinton Viaduct is the longest bridge on Glasgow’s M74 Completion project. Crossing some of the city’s busiest roads and rail lines, …
Curved bridge for Dublin motorway upgrade
A major road widening scheme is underway along the M50 motorway, the Republic of Ireland’s busiest road. A number of junctions are being redesigned, one of …
