THE RECONSTRUCTION OF GLANRHYD BRIDGE

Glanrhyd Bridge carries a single-track railway over the River Tywi in south-west Wales. Following its collapse in 1987, during severe flooding, it was reconstructed using a 65 m span lightweight steel truss superstructure, assembled on site from prefabricated components. Taking advantage of the light railway status of the line, economies were achieved by designing the new bridge for a non-standard live loading and by adopting direct fastening of the track rather than ballasted construction. (A)

• Corporate Authors:

  Thomas Telford Limited

  London,   United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • HEGGIE, W G
• Conference:
  • PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: TRANSPORT
• Publication Date: 1996-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 57-62
• Serial:
  • Volume: 117
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction management; Design; Metal bridges; Railroad tracks; Steel
• ITRD Terms: 3666: Construction method; 9011: Design (overall design); 3465: Metal bridge; 4542: Steel
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00723129
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jul 26 1996 12:00AM