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September 2, 2010
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Third quarter issue now published

The third quarter issue of Bridge design & engineering has now been published.

Published:  August 19, 2010
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Delicate task

Bespoke equipment has been developed for the purpose of erecting the deck of the self-anchored suspension span on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

Published:  August 19, 2010
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Louisiana lift

The first of three complex lifting operations for the widening of the Huey P Long Bridge in New Orleans was carried out successfully in June with the help of a real-time remote monitoring system. Thomas Weinmann reports

Published:  August 19, 2010
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The Helix Bridge in Marina Bay Darren Soh

Light touch

Modern lighting technology offers designers great flexibility when developing schemes for bridges, whether large or small. Florence Lam reports

Published:  August 19, 2010
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The bridge cantilever undergoing static loading tests.

Observation deck

An unusual research programme at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory is seeking to establish best practice in the use of structural health monitoring systems for bridges. Helena Russell finds out how

Published:  August 19, 2010
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Vietnam signs consultancy contract for Vinh Thinh Bridge

Vietnam´s transport ministry has signed a US$6.7 million consultancy contract in advance of next year´s construction of the Vinh Thinh Bridge.

Published:  September 02, 2010
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Wisconsin announces location of Fox River crossing

Wisconsin Department of Transportation in the USA has announced the recommended bridge alignment for the new Wrightstown bridge crossing the Fox River in Brown County.

Published:  September 02, 2010
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Mostotrest completes three bridges for Russian Olympics scheme

OJSC Mostotrest has completed three bridges with a total length of 1,245m as part of the first phase of a combined motorway and railway being built to serve the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Published:  August 30, 2010
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Anqing to build record-breaking lounge bridge

Anqing city in China's Anhui province has announced plans to build the country's widest "lounge" bridge.


Published:  August 30, 2010
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Change at American Bridge as CEO announces retirement

American Bridge chief executive officer Robert Luffy has announced that he will retire on 31 December after 17 years in the role. The succession plan in place will result in chief operating officer Mike Flowers becoming CEO.

Published:  August 26, 2010
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Devon awards contract for bridge to replace Brunel viaduct

Devon County Council in south west England has awarded a US$3.2 million contract for a cycle bridge that in effect replaces a Brunel rail viaduct demolished in the 1960s.

Published:  August 25, 2010