The use of an FRP Bridge could qualify for an R&D Tax Relief.
/ Martin Richardson / CD368, CD368, CUR96, CUR96, Cycleway, Footbridge, Footbridge, FRP Composites, Pedestrian
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 the resources involved may qualify as R&D expenditure and contribute to a claim. By offering an alternative construction technique using a Lifespan Structures composite deck, clients can often qualify for an R&D claim which will reduce the tendered costly of the scheme or enhance the profit margin.
CROW-CUR Recommendation 96:2019 - Now Available in English
/ Martin Richardson / BD90/05, CD368, CD368, CUR96, CUR96, Footbridge, Footbridge, FRP Composites, Pedestrian
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 about the content of this document.
FRP Composites provide a sustainable solution
/ Martin Richardson / BD90/05, BD90/05, Composite, Composite, CUR96, Footbridge, Footbridge, FRP Composites, FRP Composites, Pedestrian, 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% faster delivery. Using FRP composites in place of steel and concrete for bridge construction will deliver this vision now. The carbon and energy embodiment is significantly reduced at the construction stage and still further during the 100-year minimum service life.
Hounsden Gutter Project Completed
/ Martin Richardson / BD90/05, BD90/05, Carbon Fibre, Composite, Composite, CUR96, CUR96, Cycleway, Footbridge, Footbridge, FRP Composites, FRP Composites, Pedestrian, Timber Footbridge, Uncategorized
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 walls, the lightweight, preformed, replacement allowed fast and simple installation on site using a lorry mounted crane, to both transport and lift the bridge into place. The colour scheme was selected to match the clients requirements.
FRP Bridge at Sedlescombe - Over 3 years old.
/ Martin Richardson / BD90/05, BD90/05, Carbon Fibre, Composites UK, CUR96, Footbridge, Footbridge, Footpath, FRP Composites, FRP Composites, Lightweight, Pedestrian, Pedestrian, Timber Footbridge, Timber Footbridge, Wooden Footbridge
600kg FRP bridge deck replaces a 2-3000kg timber bridge, delivered and put in place in just a few hours. The installation of our first generation of lightweight footbridge structures is over 3 years ago now.
Off Site Construction of FRP Footbridge Reduces Construction Times
/ Martin Richardson / BD90/05, BD90/05, Composite, Composites UK, Fibercore, Footbridge, Footbridge, FRP Composites, FRP Composites, Lightweight, Off Site, Pedestrian, Steel Footbridge
Off site construction, means bridge production can continue all year round, and minimises installation times. This bridge replaces a corroded steel structure which had reached the end of its service life.
Lightweight Cycleway Bridge Delivered
/ Martin Richardson / BD90/05, BD90/05, Composite, Composites UK, Cycleway, Fibercore, Footbridge, Footbridge, FRP Composites, FRP Composites, Lightweight, Pedestrian
Lightweight FRP bridge deck for cycleway delivered. The 15m by 3m structure has been constructed off site and is being unloaded using a lorry mounted crane. Low dead weights allow simplified foundations especially where poor ground conditions exist.
FRP Footbridge Durability Utilised in Damp Environment
/ Martin Richardson / BD90/05, BD90/05, Composite, Composite, CUR96, CUR96, Cycleway, Fibercore, Footbridge, Footbridge, FRP Composites, FRP Composites, Lightweight, Pedestrian, Pedestrian, Timber Footbridge, Timber Footbridge, Wooden Footbridge
A small bridge, just 5m span, used to gain public access across a drainage ditch into a local nature reserve. The client was concerned that a traditional timber structure would have reduced durability due to damp environment, so selected the FRP option to reduce maintenance and subsequent whole life cost. Its very well used by a lot of happy, wet and very muddy dogs!
Bridging the Gap - CPD Presentation
/ 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
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.