Bridges research guidance

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

http://www.ciria.org/service/Home/AM/ContentManagerNet/HomePages/

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"

http://www.ciria.org/service/AM/ContentManagerNet/ContentDisplay.aspx?ContentID=11607

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

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