CANNA - SANDAY BRIDGE


PROJECT DESCRIPTION

New footbridge to replace old bridge destroyed by storm waves.


Sanday Bridge

Client - RJ McLeod - Completion - 2006 - Value £0.25m


AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Assessment of wave climate, conceptual design, detailed design, construction drawings, supervision operating as design/build partner to contractor.


PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS

  • Reinforced concrete bases
  • Reinforced concrete piers
  • Steel beams
  • Timber decking
  • Timber handrails & kerbing
  • Rock armour & stone facing

KEY FEATURES

Very robust design, appropriate and sympathetic detailing, designed to shed timber decking before collapse of piers in extreme overload conditions.


CONTRACTORS

Main Contractor - RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd