Abstract:The Authors have stated that the tidal currents and the narrow width specified were the two factors that dominated the selection of the bridge form. Going one step back, it would be the geology and topography of the site, combined with the tidal currents, that dictated that the crossing had to be a bridge instead of a bored or immersed tube tunnel. The bridge had to have a long centre span and two short side spans. However, it is not clear why the narrow width was specified. The Authors have not provided infor… Show more
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