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Collaborative Approach to Create New Bridge – Westons Farm Cycle Bridge

July 11, 2022 Martin RichardsonCD368, Composites UK, Footbridge, FRP Composites, Uncategorized
Composites used for FRP bridge

Working together with our sister company Concrete Repairs Limited, and our various other supply chain partners, a new 12.5m by 3.0m wide bridge has been installed. Initially Lifespan Structures were originally commissioned to produce an outline design to allow the […]

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CPD Technical Seminars

July 11, 2022 Martin RichardsonConferences, CPD, Footbridge, FRP Composites
Introduction to FRP Bridges

We are busy taking bookings for our technical seminars which can be conducted at Clients offices / hybrid or on-line to suit individual requirements. The two key presentations available are: Bridging The Gap An introduction & history of composites in […]

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Bridge Design

July 11, 2022 Martin RichardsonCD368, CUR96, Footbridge

Bridge design is not just structural performance but also about how a bridge looks and the social benefits that a well-designed bridge can deliver in the context of the surrounding environment. Highways England have recently published a document entitled “Principles […]

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New CPD – Footbridge Management Services

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

We are pleased to offer a new CPD introducing our Footbridge Management Service.  To book this CPD please contact martin@lifespanstructures.com Tailored to the requirements of all footbridge owners and stakeholders the CPD is identifies the key actions required during the […]

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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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