PROW Benefits from new 2 span FRP Footbridge
/ Martin Richardson / Bridleway, CUR96, Footbridge, Footpath, FRP Composites, FRP Composites, Lightweight, Pedestrian, Pedestrian, PROW, PROW, Timber Footbridge
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 a minimum. The total length of the bridge was 14m and 0.905m wide between the handrails. The handrails were attached to the outside edge of the bridge to minimise the overall width of the structure to suit site constraints. The project demonstrates that FRP bridges can be a cost effective, durable alternative to traditional construction methods for small remote structures.
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!
New FRP Bridge Provides Safe Path
/ Martin Richardson / BD90/05, BD90/05, Composite, Composite, CUR96, CUR96, Cycleway, Footbridge, FRP Composites, FRP Composites, Pedestrian, Pedestrian
[caption id="attachment_777" align="alignnone" width="300"] New FRP footbridge gives path users a safe route away from traffic.[/caption]
Our latest FRP bridge takes the route of a new footpath across a stream and safely away from a road. The low maintenance FRP solution, in an environment where a timber bridge would have a significantly lower life before major maintenance is required, means significantly reduced whole life costing. The fast procurement and off site construction allowed installation in time for spring and summer season.
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.