Articles tagged “Lightweight”

/ Martin Richardson / CD368, CUR96, Cycleway, Footbridge, Footbridge, FRP Composites, Lightweight, Lightweight, Timber Footbridge

FRP Footbridge installed.

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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 Park Lifespan designed and delivered 2No. bridges each 12m long. One bridge was a pedestrian bridge 2m wide and the other one was for pedestrians and service vehicles 2.5m wide. Each bridge had galvanised steel, powder coated bespoke parapets to the Client’s design.

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/ Martin Richardson / BD90/05, BD90/05, Bridleway, Bridleway, Carbon Fibre, Composite, Composite, Composites UK, Composites UK, CUR96, CUR96, Cycleway, Fibercore, Fibercore, Footbridge, Footbridge, Footpath, FRP Composites, FRP Composites, Lightweight, Lightweight, Pedestrian, Pedestrian, Rural, Steel Footbridge, Steel Footbridge, Timber Footbridge, Timber Footbridge, Wooden Footbridge, Wooden Footbridge

Introduction to FRP Bridges

We are currently offering our CPD presentation called 'Bridging the Gap', if this is of interest please get in touch.  The presentation is particularly suited to local authority bridge engineers and consulting engineers who provide bridge services. The presentation will covers the following topics to introduce the concept of using FRP materials rather than steel, timber and concrete.  - Introduction to FRP composites
 - History of FRP composites in construction
 - Recent case studies
 - Benefits
 - Cost comparisons with traditional materials
 - Environmental benefits
This presentation will inform attendees of the significant benefits so that the FRP composite material option can be included in appropriate future proposals for the benefit of clients.

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