A Critical Analysis of the Forth Road Bridge, Queensferry, Scotland
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This conference paper presents a critical analysis of the Forth Road Bridge, addressing factors such as aesthetics, strength, construction methods and geotechnical design, in addition to discussing the bridge’s durability issues and future. Loading and strength analyses are carried out to BS5400-2, issued in 2006, providing a pertinent consideration of the impact of the increased vehicle loads the bridge has been subject to since its construction.
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