Design and analysis

15 Jan 19

Aberdeenshire set to issue tender for footbridge study

Aberdeenshire Council in Scotland is planning to issue a tender for a study into a proposed footbridge, including the development of outline designs.

17 Dec 18

Winner picked in UK design contest for footbridges nationwide

The winning design has been chosen for a footbridge that could be used across Britain’s rail network.

28 Nov 18

Planning go-ahead for new bridge over the River Usk in South Wales

The timber-clad pedestrian and cycle bridge has been designed to complement a nearby medieval bridge.
15 Nov 18

Design contest launches for Dublin footbridge

A design competition is set to launch next week for a commemorative bridge to improve access to the Irish National War Memorial Garden in Dublin.

12 Nov 18

Contracts awarded for design development of 5km floating bridge

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has appointed two independent teams of designers to determine the best option for a 5km floating bridge.
09 Nov 18

Fine specimen

The development of a specimen design can help stakeholder engagement on major projects such as high-speed rail lines. Martin Knight and Héctor Beade-Pereda explain how

01 Nov 18

Designer picked for landmark Sacramento bridge

The US city of Sacramento has appointed the lead designer for the replacement of the I Street Bridge and has unveiled some concepts.

12 Oct 18

Route picked for third bridge over Menai Strait

The preferred route has been chosen for a third road bridge linking the island of Anglesey to the Welsh mainland over the Menai Strait.
03 Oct 18

Cubist design wins Prague bridge competition

A design inspired by Cubism has been chosen as the winning entry for a new bridge in the Czech capital, Prague.

02 Oct 18

Designs unveiled for Bermuda bridges

Detailed design of two new bridges on the island of Bermuda is set to start, following the unveiling of the outline designs.

01 Oct 18

Winner chosen in Norwegian bridge design competition

The city of Drammen in Norway has chosen the winner in an international contest to design a new pedestrian and highway bridge.

19 Sep 18

Researchers identify optimal forms for longer-spanning bridges

Newly identified bridge forms could enable significantly longer bridge spans to be achieved in the future, according to a paper published this week.

18 Sep 18

Plans move forward for Sherman Minton Bridge renewal

The US states of Kentucky and Indiana have initiated the first steps in an extensive project to extend the life of the 56-year-old Sherman Minton Bridge.

14 Sep 18

Cable-stayed bridge included in Edmonton light rail scheme

A major cable-stayed bridge is included in new concept designs that have been released this week for a planned light rail transit line in Edmonton, Canada.

31 Aug 18

Design team appointed for Los Angeles cycle bridges

The design team is now in place for a project to complete the final section of cycle route in Los Angeles, USA, in time for the 2028 Olympics.

13 Aug 18

Design contract awarded for New Zealand bridge

The designer has been appointed for the replacement of the 86-year-old Ahaura Bridge in New Zealand.

08 Aug 18

Norway tenders geotech survey for Bjørnafjord bridge

The tender has been published for the geotechnical investigations needed for a planned record-breaking floating bridge across a wide and deep Norwegian fjord.

07 Aug 18

Ground investigations begin for Brisbane bridge

Geotechnical drilling is now under way to inform the design of a pedestrian bridge at Queen's Wharf Brisbane in Australia.

27 Jul 18

Research published into new approach for short-span bridges

The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) has published the results of the research, development and testing of a new bridge system designed by its members and partners.

26 Jul 18

Proposal for 14km Australian bridge divides local opinion

A proposal to build a 14km bridge to South Australia's Kangaroo Island has been criticised by the local mayor. The consortium of local businesses has the backing of politician Frank Pangallo, who feels that lack of access is holding back development development of the island. However, local reports say that the island's mayor is highly critical of the scheme, which he[..]

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