BridgeForum

Introduction

The Bridge Research Group at Cambridge University aims to promote the dissemination of information on bridge engineering topics by holding a series of one-day Forums.

Delegates from different interest groups in the bridge engineering fraternity are brought together to exchange ideas and discuss current and future research and development needs in the design, assessment and management of the nation's bridge infrastructure.

Invitation to submit research proposals to the Bridge Owners' Forum:

BOF Call for Proposals Campbell Middleton (PDF File 25KB)

BOF Research Proposal Form Campbell Middleton (Word Document 117KB)

BOF Research Key Issues John Menzies (PDF File 24KB)

BOF Research Projects Campbell Middleton (PDF File 15KB)

Challenges 2007/08 John Menzies, Campbell Middleton (PDF File 41KB)

Forums

Owners' forum

A forum for those responsible for managing and maintaining the nation's bridge infrastructure. Meets three times a year
 

International Bridge Forum

The International Bridge Forum is an invitation-only meeting for senior bridge engineers who are responsible for bridge research in their organisation or involved in the identification and implementation of research programmes in their country.
 

Consultants' Forum

A forum for consulting engineers to identify, discuss and promote topics for bridge engineering research. Meets one a year.
 

Researchers' Forum

The inaugural meeting of the Bridge Researchers' Forum took place on the 27-28th October 2003 at King's College, Cambridge. Many thanks to everyone who took part.

Resources

Iron and steel bridges: condition appraisal and remedial treatment

[Buy from CIRIA bookshop]
[Free download]
 

Masonry arch bridges: condition appraisal and remedial treatment

[Buy from CIRIA bookshop]
[Free download]
 

Note that registration (free of charge) is required to download the above documents.

BA79 Technical Audit

Copies of the final reports from the Highways Agency project to audit the application of BA79 are now available.
 

Research Directory (in progress)

A directory of present and past research undertaken or funded by UK bridge owners and others.
 

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