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Definition of variables, such as depth

New features developed for upcoming software release

A graphical workflow concept streamlines the finite element analysis-based bridge design process of Sofistik software

Published:  March 24, 2009
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The web page for the Galena Creek webcam

In the public eye

Site webcams can offer much more fundamental benefits than just producing a time-lapse film upon completion, reports Helena Russell

Published:  March 02, 2009
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The main cable-stayed span is under construction Derek M Allan

Saigon sight

Construction of a new cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam is set for completion in October this year. Iain Hubert reports on progress so far

Published:  March 02, 2009
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Plans for a new bridge over the Niagara River are being scaled back after protests from environmental authorities about the danger the tall towers would pose to birds

A wing and a prayer

The danger that cable-stayed bridges can pose to the bird population has been very much in the news of late, most notably in its impact on plans for the Peace Bridge expansion project. Helena Russell investigates the issue of avian strikes

Published:  March 02, 2009
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First quarter issue now available

Among the other articles in this issue, you can read about:

- construction of Phu My Bridge in Vietnam

- the issue of birds and cable-stayed bridges

- Boon Lay viaduct in Malaysia

- Ramstore Bridge in Kazahkstan

- French round table for historic bridges

- Pitt River Bridge in British Columbia

- new software products and versions aimed at the bridge industry

- recent applications involving heavy lifting and bridge launching technology

- webcam systems for use on bridge construction sites

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Published:  March 02, 2009