Bridge & Rail

The 2-day course aims to provide a foundational understanding of mixed traffic railways for young engineers and those transitioning into railway engineering. It covers topics such as track failures, maintenance, train operations, and construction. Participants will gain knowledge on track recording, curve design, and off-track maintenance responsibilities. The course also introduces an online knowledge resource developed by rail engineering experts. Suitable for newly qualified engineers entering railway design, project management, construction, or maintenance roles.

This three-day course provides a thorough introduction to designing steel and concrete bridges according to BS5400 and Highway Agency bridge design guide BD37. It covers key design principles, load considerations, global analysis, steel bridge elements, concrete bridge design, and practical design approaches. The course aims to equip civil and structural engineers with the knowledge needed to design bridges with construction, maintenance, and safety in mind. By the end of the course, delegates should be able to identify loadings, understand BS5400 concepts, design bridges, and address fracture and fatigue issues.

This two-day course focuses on providing guidance for assessing and maintaining bridge structures in the UK. It covers the deterioration of common bridge materials, Highways Agency requirements, and maintenance procedures. The course aims to help delegates understand bridge performance issues and develop appropriate assessment, maintenance, and repair strategies. By the end of the course, participants should be able to identify defects, plan surveys, conduct design assessments, select repair systems, and specify repair programs. The course is designed for professional staff involved in the assessment and maintenance of road and rail bridges.

This one-day course focuses on providing a comprehensive introduction to the conceptual design of railway bridges in the UK. It covers key aspects such as design considerations, materials, construction techniques, and specific load requirements unique to railway structures. Participants will learn about modelling, analysis, special installation techniques, and design for concrete and steel components. The course is intended for graduates, designers, project managers, and construction engineers interested in railway bridge design, as well as highway bridge engineers seeking to broaden their knowledge.

This three-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to the design of steel, concrete, and composite bridges to Eurocodes. Engineers will learn the principles of Eurocodes, bridge analysis methods, and design of bridge elements. The course aims to help participants understand Eurocode concepts, navigate between relevant codes, and undertake bridge designs according to Eurocodes. It is intended for civil and structural engineers familiar with bridge design to BS5400, seeking knowledge on road and rail bridge design to Eurocodes.