Bridges 2022
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 […]
FRP Composites
Vehicle Bridges
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 […]
New CPD – Footbridge Management Services
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 […]
Composite Bridges – A comparison between moulded and pultruded bridges.
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 […]
Case Study – Ockwells Park 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 […]
FRP Composites provide a sustainable solution
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% […]
PROW Benefits from new 2 span FRP 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 […]
Hounsden Gutter Project Completed
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 […]
FRP Bridges on Horsey Cycleway Highly Commended by ICE
Lifespan Structures FRP cycleway Bridges on Horsey Way, Eastbourne, were highly commended at the 2018 ICE South East England Engineering Excellence awards in the best infrastructure category..no mean feat when going up against much larger schemes, congratulations to all involved […]
FRP Bridge at Sedlescombe – Over 3 years old.
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.
