Palm Jumeirah Monorail in Dubai
Inspections
Inspection and studies of existing structures play an
ever-increasing role in the management of assets for highway bridge
owners. Highway authorities around the world need to manage and
control the whole life costs of their bridge structures, which
require inspection on a regular basis as well as periodic load
capacity assessments.
Assessments
At Mott MacDonald assessments of major and minor bridges are
undertaken for clients in all sectors, for instance, the Highway
Authority, Network Rail and London Underground.
Feasibility studies and
concept design
Being at the 'front end' of a bridge project is what we
particularly enjoy at Mott MacDonald. It is at this key moment in
decision making that our vast engineering experience is of
significant value to the client.
Detailed design
We have the capability to carry out detailed design of bridges
in many of our offices worldwide. Our engineers use advanced
industry standard computer software for analysis, design and
draughting, supplemented where necessary with our own in-house
programs and bespoke software to provide project-specific
enhancements.
Strengthening
Bridges of all types and sizes have been enhanced and life
spans extended as a result of our innovative strengthening design
solutions.
Independent checks and design
reviews
Mott MacDonald has an extensive portfolio of assignments where we
have undertaken independent design checks of bridge structures.
Bridge
architecture
We recognise that each bridge has an aesthetic dimension as
well as serving as a functional structure. For both new designs and
the renovation of existing structures, consideration of the bridge
architecture goes hand in hand with structural engineering.
Dynamic analysis
Bridges are susceptible to dynamic effects due to earthquakes,
wind, vehicles, trains and pedestrians – we have the expertise to
consider these effects.
Noise and
vibration
The control of noise and vibration is becoming ever more important
- our understanding of the dynamic response of bridges is a vital
tool in this area.
Seismic analysis
We’ve been at the forefront of recent advances in seismic
engineering for bridges and have worked in some of the world’s most
seismically active places.
Ship impact
protection
Impact from shipping poses one the greatest dangers to bridges
crossing rivers or major estuaries. Providing protection against
ship impact is one of our areas of expertise.
Aero dynamic
Over the past 40 years Mott MacDonald has worked with leading
technology to understand how to develop the shape of a bridge to
achieve the required aerodynamic performance.
Foundations and piling
An essential element of every bridge is its connection
to the ground. Whether a bridge is built on hard rock or soft clays
we have the capabilities required to deal with its foundations.
