The Clackmannanshire bridge at Kincardine, Scotland is not only one of the largest bridges in the UK, but is also the second longest incrementally launched bridge in the world. The 1188 m long bridge provides relief to Kincardine on a route that crosses the Firth of Forth immediately upstream of the existing Kincardine Bridge. The environmental sensitivities of the Forth estuary have shaped almost every aspect of the scheme, including route selection, structural form, construction methods and programme.
This paper is the first of a two-part introduction to bridge design for structural engineers. Part 1 addresses construction, aesthetics, value, environment and loads; while Part 2 will cover materials, elements, effects and detailing.
This paper concludes a two-part introduction to bridge design for structural engineers. Together, the two parts identify nine major issues relating to bridges, of which structural engineers more familiar with building design should be aware. Part 1 (published in January 2019) addressed construction, aesthetics, value, environment and loads. Part 2 now considers materials, structural elements, structural effects and detailing.
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