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Bridge engineering represents some of the most technically demanding and publicly visible work in the structural engineering profession. LoadBearing covers the full spectrum of bridge design — from the aerodynamic analysis of record-breaking suspension bridges to the practical challenges of maintaining ageing infrastructure. Our coverage spans conceptual design, construction engineering, long-term monitoring, and the evolving codes that govern bridge practice worldwide.
Bridge Design Articles
Singapore Completes World's Longest 3D-Printed Pedestrian Bridge
The 26-metre span uses robotic concrete extrusion and topology-optimised geometry to reduce material use by 40% compared to conventional cast-in-place construction.
Messina Strait Bridge Receives Final Environmental Approval
Italy's 3.3km suspension bridge project clears its last regulatory hurdle, with construction set to begin in Q3 2026 and completion targeted for 2032.
Çanakkale 1915 Bridge: Three Years of Structural Health Monitoring Data
New analysis of 824-sensor SHM data reveals aerodynamic behaviour under storm conditions and informs digital twin models for the Messina crossing.
Carbon Fibre Tendons Enter Bridge Post-Tensioning Mainstream
CFRP post-tensioning systems, long used in research, are now being specified on major infrastructure projects in Japan, Switzerland, and Canada.
Fatigue Assessment of Orthotropic Steel Bridge Decks: Updated Guidance
New IIW recommendations address fatigue crack propagation in welded orthotropic deck details, incorporating 20 years of field monitoring data.
Integral Abutment Bridges: Eliminating Joints and Bearings at Scale
A review of integral abutment bridge performance in the UK, where over 400 jointless bridges have now been in service for more than 15 years.
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