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Gateshead
Millennium Bridge
Production of the performance specification and supervision of the mechanical,
hydraulic design, electrical control design, installation and commissioning for
the moving pedestrian footbridge and cycle bridge on the River Tyne at
Gateshead. The completely original tilting mechanism of the bridge allows the
passage of ships underneath by the whole of the footbridge raising and tilting
as one rigid structure. The striking arched bridge stands 45m high and spans 10m
across the river and attracts people from all over the world.
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Glasgow Science Centre Bridge
Bennett Associates were responsible for the concept design and detailed
manufacturing drawings for the structural, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic
systems. The 128m moving footbridge spans over the River Clyde joining the
Glasgow Science Centre on the south bank with the Scottish Conference and
exhibition Centre on the north. At the centre of the bridge, two bascule
sections raise to allow river traffic to pass through to their destination.
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Lowry Centre Footbridge
Bennett Associates produced detailed designs and manufacturing drawings for all
mechanical equipment, site hydraulics, the design and authoring of all PLC
software and network design as well as the commissioning of all moving parts for
the moveable footbridge at Lowry Centre, Salford Quays. The 95m footbridge links
Trafford to Salford across the Quays and provides pedestrian and cycle access
across the canal. The footbridge maintains regular shipping traffic by raising
18m above the water line in less than 3 minutes.
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The Bridge of Scottish Invention
Situated over the River Irvine in Scotland, this unique footbridge connects
Irvine Harbourside and Maritime Museum to the ‘The Big Idea’, the highly
successful permanent Millennium exhibition on the Ardeer Peninsula.
Bennett Associates were responsible for the detailed design of the structure and
the mechanical and electrical control systems for this moving bridge. The
sliding opening footbridge is 80m long and retracts 16.5m to leave a clear
navigation channel for boats leaving Irvine Harbour. The bridge is the closest
movable river bridge to the open sea in Britain.
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Port Tawe Footbridge and
Walkway Design
The regeneration of the River Tawe Marina in Swansea saw the design of twin
bridges. The south bridge had to enable canal access through the existing lock
gates, which control the water level and Bennett Associates were involved in
designing the opening section over the existing lock gates. The south moving
bridge consists of two swing bridges approx 11m long that pivot 90 degrees on a
central point to provide an opening of 12.5m, the width of the dock.
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Torquay Pedestrian Footbridge
Bennett Associates provided mechanical and structural details of the footbridge
and dock impounding gates. The visually striking 45m long moving footbridge
links the north and south piers allowing pedestrians to walk all around the
harbour for the first time. The centre section of the footbridge hydraulically
lifts in two giving a 10m opening, the underwater gate drops to allow safe
passage of vessels into the harbour. More... |
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Forton Lake Bridge
Bennett Associates involvement was in the design and production of detailed
manufacturing drawings for the mechanical and electrical systems for the movable
footbridge over Forton Lake at Gosport, England. The bridge is designed as a
pedestrian footbridge and cycle bridge but also can also carry a road train and
emergency vehicles. The
bascule bridge rises in 5 minutes and lowers in 5 minutes using a small amount
of power, which is achieved by the use of well-balanced counterweights and slow
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The Deep Footbridge
The Deep is located on the bank of the River Humber in Hull and is within
walking distance from the city centre. Bennett Associates were involved in the
mechanical, electrical and hydraulic services of the swing pedestrian footbridge
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Bellmouth Passage Footbridge, Canary Wharf
Mechanical design for moveable bridges in the Canary Wharf development to
connect two office blocks into the main development.
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River Yeo Bridge
Bennett Associates produced detailed designs of the mechanical, power hydraulic,
electrical power and control systems which included fully detailed manufacturing
drawings and the maintenance manual for the Millennium swing cycle and
footbridge over the River Yeo at Barnstaple, Devon. The moving bridge spans
31.5m and has a swing span of 15.5m to allow the passage of river traffic. The
bridge is 4m wide overall and carries a 3m wide cycle track. |
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York Millennium Bridge
Manufacturing drawings and design of temporary works for footbridge and
cycle-way bridge situated over the River Ouse in York. The design, which runs
alongside the National Cycle Network route number 65, was inspired by the spokes
on a bicycle wheel. It consists of an inclined arch approximately 80m in length
with cables supporting the 4m wide deck. The full length of the bridge is
approximately 150m. |
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River Liffey Bridge
The Sean O’Casey Bridge is a pedestrian footbridge linking the north and south
quays of the River Liffey in Dubin, Ireland. The bridge is approximately 44 m
long, 4.5m wide and is in two sections that swing open 90 degrees to allow boats
to travel up and down the river. Bennett Associates involvement was in the
design of mechanical and electrical systems of the swinging mechanism. |
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Clarence Dock Footbridge
This footbridge is a suspension bridge with a single support tower allowing
passage over the Rive Aire in Leeds. |
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Port of Vasteras Harbour - Sweden
This footbridge provides a pedestrian link between the waterside residential
area and Vasteras town centre. The design of the bridge is based on the Glasgow
Science Centre Bridge. The lifting sections of the moving bridge provide access
to sea-going ships. |
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