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The article discusses the use of 3D printing technology in bridge construction and the challenges that hinder its widespread adoption. It highlights several examples of 3D printed bridges, including a cycling bridge in the Netherlands and a footbridge in Italy. The benefits of 3D printing in bridge construction are identified, such as the ability to produce structures with complex geometries and the potential for material optimization and waste reduction. However, the article also acknowledges the current limitations of 3D printing technology, including uncertainty about structural performance and the absence of design guidelines. The high cost and the need for innovative clients are also mentioned as barriers to adoption. The future use of 3D printing in bridge construction is seen as complementary to existing methods, with potential applications in manufacturing certain bridge components and strengthening existing bridges. The article suggests that collaboration between clients, designers, and potential suppliers is needed to address the barriers and promote the adoption of 3D printing technology in bridge construction. [Extracted from the article]

Andy Cross, a bridge expert at Network Rail, spoke at the NCE Bridges conference and urged the industry to challenge current standards for designing, constructing, and maintaining bridges. He highlighted the need for better planning for climate and sustainability. Cross emphasized the importance of clarity in bridge construction plans and expressed concern that many bridge projects on the rail network still use outdated designs. He also called for more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable bridge stock that achieves the same purpose without being bulky or obstructive. Cross advocated for tying future bridge resilience to weather data to improve maintenance and management. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the positive financial state of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and highlights the annual general meeting (AGM) as an opportunity for members to learn more about the institution. The article also mentions the election of new members to the Trustee board and Council, as well as the appointment of auditors. The ICE's commercial arm, Thomas Telford Ltd, had a successful year in 2023, contributing to the institution's strong financial position. Additionally, the article mentions the ICE's increase in professionally qualified members and the waiving of membership fees for retired members with over 60 years of membership. The article also briefly mentions TTL's investment in a digitization program for the New Engineering Contract (NEC) and its availability in other languages. The author encourages readers to take an interest in the institution and get involved through volunteering opportunities. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of focusing on outcomes in modern bridge engineering. While the fundamental principles of bridge design have remained the same, bridges themselves have evolved in terms of their uses, materials, and scale. Bridges serve as a means of connectivity, joining communities and creating opportunities. The article also highlights the need to renew aging bridges and addresses the challenge of minimizing disruption to transportation networks during maintenance work. The data revolution has provided greater insights and analysis in infrastructure, but it is important to ensure that the right data reaches the right people. The article also mentions the potential of 3D printed bridges and the challenges faced by the engineering profession, such as escalating prices and cost overruns. Effective communication, building trust, and garnering public and political support are crucial for successful infrastructure projects and sustainability initiatives. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the demise of 200 million pound Heatherwick Studio-designed and Boris Johnson-backed scheme to build the Garden Bridge in London, England. It highlights announcement by charity Garden Bridge Trust's chair Mervyn Davies, blaming London mayor, Sadiq Khan's lack of support for the demise of bridge plan.

The article discusses need for the landscape architects and designers to focus on the theme and ideology of water for design thinking and design intelligence. It mentions use of conventional urban planning in production of land and manufacture of dryness which supports the technology of dry culture. It also discusses that embankments, bridges and landfills have become standard prescriptions for large-scale infrastructural operations for the modern environment.

The article focuses on construction operations of Queensferry Crossing in Scotland including views of Michael Martin, project director for Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (FCBC), regarding delays caused in the construction due to bad weather.

The article evaluates the architectural design of Büyülajekmece Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey that was designed by architect Mimar Sinan.

The article focuses on the floating bridge crossing plans in the Nordic fjords which include upgradation of coastal highway from Kristiansand to Trondheim, Norway.

The article presents a review of architectural industry in Great Britain in 2017. Topics discussed include failure of Garden Bridge project as announced by the Garden Bridge Trust due to lack of support from London Mayor Sadiq Khan to cover operation and maintenance costs; deaths of Bob Chapman, Richard Burton and Irvine Sellar; and layoffs by firms such as Foster + Partners.

BA Designing neighbouring bridges for the same client and with the same design team was a wonderful opportunity. Esperance Bridge in King's Cross by Moxon Architects and Arup opened to the public in July, taking its form and bold red colour from the lost railway bridges of the Regent's Canal. BEN ADDY Including current projects, the practice has worked on 56 bridge and linear infrastructure projects, in total entailing the design of 182 separate bridges. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Mersey Gateway Project for construction of a bridge over the Mersey River, England that will offer relief from congestion on older Silver Jubilee Bridge and presents the views of Merseylink project director Richard Walker on construction process of the bridge.

The article offers information on the rebuilding project at London Bridge station. Topics discussed include the insights on project manager Greg Thornett of rail transport company Network Rail on London Bridge station, the comments of lead designer and director of rail Will Duckett of the engineering company Ramboll, and the bridge projects management.

The article offers information on the Walton Bridge Project in Surrey, England which aims to replace two life expired and utilitarian bridges with an iconic structure. Topics include the planning process and redesign of the bridge under a contract awarded by the Surrey County Council to Constain with consultant Atkins, the support of the public concerning the project, and the use of Anker Schroeder fatigue testing to assess the entire hanger component of the bridge.

The article reports on the winners of the NCE Graduate Awards 2013. Arup graduate civil engineer Joe Smith, who was awarded NCE Graduate of the Year, completed a first class MEng degree from Bristol University with eight academic awards and bursaries. Tom Bentley was inspired to become a civil engineer after seeing a squad of Ghurkha soldiers building suspension footbridges across steep-sided remote Nepalese valleys.

The article evaluates the architectural design of the Scale Lane Bridge in Kingston upon Hull, England that was designed by the architectural firm McDowell+Benedetti.

The article presents information related to Flint & Neill Ltd. It is stated that some of the world's most challenging bridge projects have been designed by Flint in its 50-year history. It si noted that firms need to understand the changing environment of how super-projects are now delivered to reach the shortlist of the challenging projects. It is menntioned that major innovation through the use of more 3D designs is expected by Flint & Neill technical director Lars Lundorf Nielsen.

The article reviews the architectural design of the Shizimen bridge, also called the Infinity Loop Bridge, designed by the architectural firm 10 Design and structural engineer Buro Happold, located in Zhuhai, China.

The article reviews the architectural design of the Bow Riverside scheme of bridge pathways on the Lee Navigation Channel, designed by Adams & Sutherland in London, England.

The article presents information on the rebuilding of Blackfriars bridge as a part of the Thameslink construction project in London, England. The project involves strengthening and renovating to facilitate operation of longer trains. Platforms on the bridge are being reconfigured to enable the operation by the end of 2011.

The article examines a report released by the London Assembly's Oversight Committee on the awarding of 175 million British pounds contract to architect Thomas Heatherwick to construct the Garden Bridge in London, England. It concludes lacks of procurement and transparency as Transport for London has unfairly awarded the contract and London Mayor Boris Johnson gave preferential access to Heatherwick. It recommends reimbursing unsuccessful bidders Marks Barfield and Wilkinson Eyre.

The article reviews the architectural design of the Bridgewater Bridge in Tasmania designed by NORD Architecture.

The article offers information related to the construction of 12.5km long Incheon Bridge in South Korea. The £1 billion project, that is nearing completion, relied on precasting and prefabrication and will link the country's airport with a satellite development city called Songdo. The construction project of the bridge was led by Soo-Hong Kim, chief executive officer of Incheon Bridge Co. and its design and build project was handled by several contractors led by Samsung Group.

The article features the lift bridge in Rouen, France designed by a team including civil engineer Michel Virlogeux. The design requires the lifting span to consist of two independent decks, allowing them to be lifted separately. According to Michel Moussard of Arcadis, a colleague suggested that they cross the cables over to the counterweights in the opposite tower which enabled the internal and external angles between structural members and cables to be equalized, eliminating bending moments.

The article focuses on the efforts of a group of contractors led by Samsung to complete the construction of the Incheon bridge in South Korea by 2009. The bridge under construction is part of a 21.3 kilometer expressway connecting Seoul's Incheon International Airport on Incheon island with the Songdo free trade zone located within the city's mainland. It notes that Samsung needs to work regardless of the tidal conditions in order for the project to keep to its four-year timetable.

The article describes the architectural design of a bridge in Coimbra, Portugal by Cecil Balmond. The firm collaborated with Portuguese engineer and bridge designer António Adão da Fonseca for the project. Like many of the buildings he has worked on, its rationale flits between conceptual clarity and complex layered metaphorical references. The explanation begins with Balmond's so-called impossible sketch of a bridge of two halves that never quite meet.

The article reports on the construction of a bridge at Kincardine in east Scotland. Seabirds are the reason why a bridge is being built at Kincardine. There is long bridge at Kincardine, but this is often overloaded with traffic so a second structure is under construction. The key to the job is in refining the design, and then achieving a tight sequence for bridge deck construction and launching, maintaining a fairly rigorous cycle time, says Morgan Vinci project manager Pierre Villard.

Errors during design and construction led to the fatal collapse of the under-construction Florida International University (FIU) bridge in 2018, said the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in its final report. The report concludes that design calculation errors made by Figg Bridge Engineers were ultimately to blame for the collapse of the main span which killed five motorists and one construction worker in March 2018. The report states: "The bridge design team made two errors that resulted in the under-design of the nodal area (11/12) that failed, resulting in the collapse. [Extracted from the article]

Profiles architect Martin Knight. Educational background; Career highlights; Building projects; Bridges designed by Knight in England.

The article offers information on award winners of Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Wales Cymru Awards 2014 which includes Studies & Research Award for the Mass Asset Recognition and Intelligent Optimisation (Mario), Designed in Wales Award for Spring Bank West Underline Bridge reconstruction and special award for regeneration to Pont y Ddraig, a new pedestrian and cycling bridge.

The article focuses on the deployment of bridge construction and rail laying technologies in southern France to accelerate construction of the Bordeaux-Tours high speed rail line. Topics discussed include the use of innovative project management methods, the use of a temporary stay cable structure, and safety advantages by automating manual handling operations.

The article discusses the construction of the Queensferry Crossing, a road bridge project in Scotland. It states that Queensferry Crossing is a new and upgraded motorway link which contributed to the to overall project's 790 million pounds bid from Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (FCBC). Moreover, it notes that the British road embankments has contributed to the major cost savings on Scotland's new Queensferry Crossing.

New Civil Engineer has honoured seven female engineers at the 2019 Recognising Women in Engineering awards. The event, in association with engineering consultancy Curtins, aims to drive home the fact that gender diversity is good for business and recognise the value women bring to engineering. PHOTO (COLOR): Left to right: Emily Shaw, Anusha Sha, Catherine Wenger, Mercedes Ascaso Til, Leah Hidden and Kate Cairns. [Extracted from the article]

Highlights from the article: The first female member of the ICE has been recognised for her contribution to the profession by having a room at One Great George Street named for her. The former boardroom on the ground floor of ICE headquarters has been renamed the Buchanan Room after Scottish engineer, Dorothy Donaldson Buchanan.

The article reports on the construction of an underwater concrete pour in Scotland's Firth of Forth. As part of the process of construction, a prefabricated cofferdam, to house foundations for the central bridge tower, has been built into an exposed mid-estuary rock outcrop. Four more pontoons will be added to the present construction equipment to reach the next construction phase.

The article reports on the construction of the Poole Harbour's Twin Sails bridge. It states the project won the approval in the 2010 General Elections, and Poole Council leader Elaine Atkinson states, that they achieved the funding of the project with stealth. It states the grant of Great Britain's Department for Transport (DfT) worth 15.3 million pounds, was the key to the funding of the project.

The article offers information on the construction of M74 Bridge over the River Clyde near Glasgow, Scotland. The bridge's original design included a three-span structure with abutments set back from the water and two piers in the river adjacent to its banks. However, an alternative single span design was proposed by Interlink M74. Europe's largest crane, 2,000t-capacity Demag PC9600, was recently brought in to lift seven bridge beams into position.

The author comments regarding offshore developments in Middle East. She explains that the offshore developments mean that a wealth of an innovative bridge crossing design to connect countries could cause some of the world's greatest structures. She outlines that the source of the investment funding has mainly come from oil and gas exports to overseas markets. Moreover, she believes that spending in the construction industry will remain high for years to come.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published within the issue including bridge design dilemma, viewpoint by John Morton in June 2008 issue, and cover story on the Clyde Arc in May 2008 issue.