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Masonry arch bridges have proved to be reliable, enduring structures and remain a vital part of the road, rail and waterway infrastructure in the UK and other countries. However they are facing a number of challenges associated with their extended period in service and the changing requirements of modern transport systems. In order to ensure the continued efficient use of these assets in the future it is necessary to manage and maintain them carefully, with due regard to, and an adequate understanding of, their special characteristics and needs.
Produced at the request of the Bridge Owners’ Forum, CIRIA’s new guidance Masonry arch bridges: condition appraisal and remedial treatment (C656) provides infrastructure owners, consulting engineers, contractors and maintenance managers with guidance on the management, condition appraisal, maintenance and repair of masonry (stone and brick) arch bridges. It is based on a detailed review of published literature and infrastructure owner’s procedures, consultation with experts and practitioners within the field and includes case studies demonstrating good practice.
To purchase a copy Masonry arch bridges: condition appraisal and remedial treatment (C656) visit www.ciriabooks.com or contact CIRIA, Classic House, 174-180 Old Street, London EC1V 9BP; Tel: 020 7549 3300; Email: enquiries@ciria.org.
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To request a copy of Masonry arch bridges: condition appraisal and remedial treatment (C656) for review, or for further press information, contact James Milne at the above postal address or email: press@ciria.org.
Funders
The project to produce the guidance was funded by The Department
for Transport (on behalf of the Bridge Owners’ Forum), Network Rail
and CIRIA Core members
Authors
The guidance was written by a team comprising: Leo D McKibbins, Mott MacDonald
Ltd; Clive Melbourne, University of Salford; Nisar Sawar, Birse Rail Ltd;
Carlos Sicilia, Gaillard KW Ltd
CIRIA is a member-owned organisation that works with the construction industry, government and academia to provide performance improvement products and services in the construction and related industries.
It was founded in 1960 and currently engages with around 700 subscribing organisations. Activities include collaborative projects, networking, publishing, workshops, seminars and conferences. About 40 projects are run at any one time, about 100 events are staged every year, and 25 books published per annum.
