Technology

Fire-resistant coating for composite crossings

A newly launched fire-resistant coating developed especially for composites has found its first bridge application on two fibre-reinforced plastic footbridges in north-west England.

4D BIM tool

Allplan’s latest bridge construction software contains a number of new features that its developers believe make it the first integrated 4D BIM tool for bridges.

Research team develops new salt-resistant concrete mix

Researchers from Brunel University London in the UK have developed a new concrete mix that is claimed to absorb 90% less salt than normal mixes.

Morandi collapse helps researchers develop satellite-based identification of at-risk structures

Analysis using a new high-definition satellite radar system has indicated that the Morandi Bridge in Italy showed signs of warping in the months prior to last year’s collapse.

Danish research targets better anchoring of carbon fibre reinforcement

A research project at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has resulted in the development of a new anchoring system for carbon fibre reinforcement.

Watch plastic footbridge being printed in China

Materials company Polymaker has released footage of Shanghai Construction Group's 3D printer in the process of producing a 15m-long pedestrian footbridge, which took 30 days to complete and weighs 5,800kg.

Second international interactive symposium on ultra-high-performance concrete

Dutch bridge showcases innovation

A new bridge which was floated into place over a canal in Hengelo features three innovations which were specially designed for the project

Researchers seek to improve formation of Canadian ice bridge

A new report explores possible reasons why the Yukon River in Dawson City has not frozen for the past two winters.

Scotland launches teaching resources based on Forth bridges data

A range of new game-based learning resources has been developed using data gathered from the three major bridges over the Firth of Forth in Scotland.  

Ready for take-off

Rapid developments in drone technology are expected to enable a wider range of applications in the bridge inspection field. Shekhar Scindia, David Day and Matt Bacon reveal the trials being conducted by a bridge owner in the USA

Composites in construction conference

‘Bridge in a backpack’ passes highway load test

The University of Maine’s rapidly deployable bridge system has passed strength-testing to the US national standard for highway loading.

9th International Symposium on Steel Bridges - 5th European Steel Bridges Awards

Conference, exhibition and awards in the European steel bridge sector - registration open online, early bird bookings until 1 July 2018.

Span completed for Dutch 3D-printed bridge

Dutch company MX3D's robots have completed the 3D printing of the full span of a stainless steel footbridge.  

Biocomposite bridge construction to start next year

A new bridge made of biocomposites will be built on the Dutch cycle network in 2018

ROBARCH 2018 - Robotic fabrication in architecture, art & design

Ice interceptors

With a system of cable collars due to be installed on the cable stays of the Alex Fraser Bridge in Vancouver over the next few months, José María Sánchez de Muniáin examines the options available to bridge owners for ice accretion management.

17th biennial movable bridges symposium

Quake-resistant bridge design performs well in Nevada test

Five promising approaches to accelerated bridge construction (ABC) have performed well in a large-scale seismic test carried out at the University of Nevada in the USA.