Research, Guidance & Standards

These links refer to research funded by the UK Bridges Board or to publications of value to bridge practitioners:

CIRIA - Construction Industry Research and Information Association - home page

The next 3 items refer to CIRIA publications arising from research funded by UK Bridges Board:

CIRIA Report C676 - "Drystone retaining walls and their modifications: condition appraisal and remedial treatment"

CIRIA Report C664 - "Iron and steel bridges: Condition appraisal and remedial treatment"

http://www.ciria.org/service/bookshop_entrance/Core/Orders/product.aspx?catid=8&prodid=147

CIRIA Report C656 - "Masonry arch bridges: Condition appraisal and remedial treatment"

http://www.ciria.org/service/bookshop_entrance/Core/Orders/product.aspx?catid=8&prodid=142

TSO [The Stationery Office] online bookshop - Transport publications

http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/bookstore.asp?AF=A10&fo=1159997

The site includes:

Highways Agency - Inspection Manual for Highway Structures

http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/bookstore.asp?AF=A10&FO=1160352&Action=Book&ProductID=9780115527975&From=Subject

Highways Agency - Design Manual for Roads and Bridges

http://www.standardsforhighways.co.uk/dmrb/index.htm