The repurposing of a historical masonry bridge as part of a transformative landscaping initiative in Paris has required a special study to verify its loading capacity, write Niccolo Baldassini, Pierre Marquis Lhuillier, Klaas de Rycke and Kenny Verbeeck
The design of new stainless steel corrugated web girders that are as cost effective as carbon steel girders when used in everyday composite bridges is well advanced in Sweden, finds out José Maria Sánchez de Muniáin
The incredible engineering feat of building a 785m-long steel arch bridge some 359m above the bed of the Chenab River in India is nearing completion, writes Khalifa Bokhammas
For this episode, we travelled from the UK to Denmark to meet Tina Vejrum, who has been elected by the Permanent Committee of IABSE as President for the 2022-25 period. She has been an active member of he group for over 25 years, and is currently one of IABSE’s Vice Presidents.
As Ian Firth takes up the reins as president of the UK’s Institution of Structural Engineers this year, he tells Helena Russell why ‘good enough’ will not do when it comes to design quality
Two general bridge deck designs have been created for the multiple viaducts and landmark crossing included in a new highway under construction in Italy, finds out José Sánchez de Muniáin
The timely fabrication, delivery and installation of over 65,000t of structural steel have been crucial for the successful completion of a new link between Croatia’s mainland and its hitherto isolated territory, write Bicheng Tang and Xuefeng Wang
The significant challenges faced in the design and construction of a multi-pylon suspension bridge in China have led to advancements in engineering knowledge and practice for similarly difficult projects in the future, write Changjiang Wang, Ji Pan and Gang Xiao
How does one design a new crossing which will lie amongst exquisite examples of Portuguese engineering in a city famous for its bridges? Guillermo Capellán Miguel, Miguel Sacristán Montesinos and Filipe Vasques share their competition-winning design for a new bridge over the Douro River in Porto
With his country’s economy finally showing signs of recovery from almost a decade of financial crisis, Portuguese engineer António Adão da Fonseca is looking forward to restarting some of the bridge projects that had been shelved. He talks to Helena Russell
Building on extensive research, laboratory and onsite trials are under way to mitigate ice accretion on Scotland’s Queensferry Crossing. Khalifa Bokhammas reports
The early development of visual quality goals and ranking criteria have underpinned the largest construction project ever undertaken by Washington DC’s District Department of Transportation, write Nathan M Porter, Kenneth V Butler, and Keith Brownlie
Two projects completed this year have added to the growing catalogue of 3D-printed bridges, but what has been learned along the respective developmental journeys? And how can the technology be best exploited in bridge construction? Khalifa Bokhammas investigates
The design of a floating bridge in west Norway has evolved in tandem with decades of research and development needed to overcome the challenge of building a fixed link across a fjord that is 550m deep and 5km wide. Khalifa Bokhammas reports
Appearance and structure meld seamlessly in the design of a new elevator pedestrian bridge that will be constructed next year in northern Spain, writes Mario Guisasola. Translation by José Maria Sánchez de Muniáin
The final design and construction methods for Canada’s latest landmark crossing have been significantly optimised through the use of an innovative project delivery model, write Edouard Renneville, Rami Mansour and Majella Anson-Cartwright
With less than a year left in the construction of the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, work has entered the final phase at an accelerated pace, write Kemal Çetin, Seyma Serin Okur and Radu Verenciuc
The design scheme for a 32km-long crossing in the Philippines that aims to boost economic growth required the careful consideration of numerous environmental challenges, write Steve Kite and Sammy Yip
Not being able to place teams of bridge engineers on the ground to build much-needed infrastructure may have been frustrating but it has not deterred Bridges to Prosperity from pushing forward its aims. The non-profit organisation has adapted to circumstances and taken the opportunity to engage engineering organisations differently – and in ways that may endure beyond the current pandemic. Devin Connell speaks with José Sánchez de Muniáin
When a major incident closed Auckland’s harbour crossing last autumn, the speed of the emergency structural repair implemented was much admired by bridge engineers around the world. Will Pank, Mike Beamish and Hannah Barker share the story
