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Bridges 2022

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Martin RichardsonCD368, FRP Composites, Uncategorized, vehicle bridge

The annual bridge conference is being held at the Ricoh Stadium in Coventry on the 9th March and we will be there on stand D01. As our guest you can use the special promo code EXHIN22 for the 2 day […]

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Vehicle Bridges

March 2, 2022 Martin RichardsonCD368, CUR96, FRP Composites, vehicle bridge

We are now in a position to offer vehicle bridges that carry traffic loads shall be designed for BS EN 1991-2 [Ref 4.N] load models (LM) LM1, LM2 and, if appropriate for pedestrians, LM4 which are fully compliant with the […]

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Lifespan Structures – Design Service

March 2, 2022 Martin RichardsonCD368, Composites UK, CUR96, FRP Composites

Information on the design of FRP footbridges has developed quickly over the last few years, with the new version of the DMRB which included the publication of CD368 – Design of fibre reinforced polymer bridges and highway structures, and the […]

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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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Composite Bridges – A comparison between moulded and pultruded bridges.

March 2, 2022 Martin RichardsonCD368, Composite, FRP Composites, Lightweight
Resin Infusion of composite materials

We have published a technical paper to help clients and specifiers understand the significant differences in terms of installation, performance and long term maintenance of the different types of FRP bridge solutions that are available. There are two generic types […]

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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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    Composite Bridges – A comparison between moulded and pultruded bridges.

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