The Great Wharf Road bridge is a road bridge that crosses a
canal. The bridge carries vehicles and pedestrians into the Canary Wharf estate.
In order to allow water traffic to pass underneath, the bridge raises by 18.2m
at one end. Two large diameter pivots are located on the opposite side of the
canal which form the hinge that the bridge rotates about.
The lead consultant and structural & civil designer was Gifford &
Partners and the architect on the project was Wilkinson Eyre. Bennetts have
worked with Wilkinson Eyre and Giffords on other projects including Gateshead
bridge and Poole Harbour Second Crossing.
Davy Markhams (formerly Kvaerner Markham) were the
mechanical contractor.
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Investigation into the various options for the
lifting mechanism to fore fill the clients brief for no intrusion into the air
space above the water. |
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Outline design for Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic
equipment. |
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Production of performance specifications for all equipment
associated with the operation of the bridge. |
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Fully detailed design and analysis
of hinge castings. |
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Assisted client from conception to completion and final handover. |
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Formed working relationship with Canary Wharf contractors that
continues to provide bridge solutions for their estate. |
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