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Case Study – Albany Park Footbridges

March 2, 2022 Martin RichardsonCD368, CUR96, Footbridge, FRP Composites, Lightweight
FRP Footbridge installed.

DESCRIPTION The Client had already purchased 4 moulded FRP composite footbridges from Lifespan Structures since 2018 recognising that for a similar purchase price to a steel bridge the Lifespan bridge significantly reduces installation costs and future maintenance costs. For Albany […]

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Case Study – Ockwells Park Footbridge

March 2, 2022 Martin RichardsonCD368, Footbridge, FRP Composites, PROW
FRP Moulded Footbridge

The Client had recently purchased additional land to extend an existing park and wanted two footbridges across a small stream to gain access to the new land. Lifespan Structures recommended an FRP composite bridge supported on screw piles with a […]

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New Botany Footbridge in Tonbridge

October 28, 2020 Martin RichardsonBD90/05, CD368, Composites UK, Footbridge, FRP Composites
Composite footbridge

Off site production allowed us to continue with this project during the lock down.  Once restrictions were eased the existing bridge was removed and the foundations upgraded by CRL working for Kent Highways, before the new bridge was installed in […]

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The use of an FRP Bridge could qualify for an R&D Tax Relief.

October 27, 2020 Martin RichardsonCD368, CUR96, Footbridge, FRP Composites
FRP Bridges

Very few people in the construction industry are aware of the significant commercial opportunity from identifying R&D processes and expenditure within the business. If a contractor has changed or improved a traditional process, and applied it to the project, then […]

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CROW-CUR Recommendation 96:2019 – Now Available in English

October 27, 2020 Martin RichardsonCD368, CUR96, Footbridge, FRP Composites
CUR96

The English Version of CUR96 is now available! CUR96 Recommendation describes the principles for the design of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) It is available for download at https://crowplatform.com/product/crow-cur-recommendation-962019/ Please do contact us directly if you would like a to understand more […]

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The revised DMRB replaces BD90/05 with CD368

October 27, 2020 Martin RichardsonBD90/05, CD368, CUR96, Footbridge, FRP Composites
Design for FRP Bridges

The DMRB was updated by Highways England just before the lockdown started. We were probably all distracted from noticing this at the time. The technical changes were substantial, especially regarding FRP bridges but the structure of the suite of documents […]

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FRP Composites provide a sustainable solution

February 12, 2019 Martin RichardsonBD90/05, Composite, Footbridge, FRP Composites, Pedestrian

The construction industry is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its activities. The Construction 2025 joint strategy from the UK Government and industry, working in partnership, sets a vision, which includes 50% lower emissions, 33% lower costs and 50% […]

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PROW Benefits from new 2 span FRP Footbridge

February 12, 2019 Martin RichardsonBridleway, Footbridge, FRP Composites, Lightweight, Pedestrian, PROW
2 Span FRP Footbridge Installed on PROW

This Public Rights of Way (PROW), 2 span bridge was installed in December 2018. The lightweight nature allowed easy installation in this remote location during the winter months and moulded deck technology means long term maintenance will be reduced to […]

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Hounsden Gutter Project Completed

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 Martin RichardsonBD90/05, Composite, CUR96, Footbridge, FRP Composites, Uncategorized
Easy Installation of FRP Footbridge

The existing skewed reinforced concrete footbridge had come to the end of it life, so an FRP Replacement was selected to provide reduced maintenance in the tree enclosed environment over the Gutter.  Following completion of new abutments and associated retaining […]

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FRP Bridges on Horsey Cycleway Highly Commended by ICE

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 Martin RichardsonAwards, BD90/05, Composite, CUR96, FRP Composites, Lightweight

Lifespan Structures FRP cycleway Bridges on Horsey Way, Eastbourne, were highly commended at the 2018 ICE South East England Engineering Excellence awards in the best infrastructure category..no mean feat when going up against much larger schemes, congratulations to all involved […]

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