How John Bradfield shaped Sydney — and Australian engineering
The New South Wales government announced this week that Sydney’s ‘third city’ will be named Bradfield, after the renowned engineer. ...
Tag: bridge design
A seemingly simple solution makes building concrete bridges quicker, safer and cheaper
A simple but smart innovation in modular bridge design will be a boon for natural disaster-prone and remote areas with ...
Brisbane’s 80-year-old Story Bridge stands as an example of engineering excellence
Eighty years after its opening, the Story Bridge remains a defining element of the Brisbane cityscape, but it also stands ...
After a tragic bridge collapse, here’s how Webuild helped Italy build back better to reconnect a city
When Genoa's Morandi Bridge tragically collapsed in 2018, a replacement bridge was needed as quickly as possible to reconnect a ...
Novel bridge construction technique helps engineers “colour outside the lines”
A new truss bridge over the Nepean River let BG&E push the limits of an unconventional construction technique.
Spanning the gap: How Sydney Harbour Bridge perfectly marries form and function
In so many ways, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a marvel, and its success supports the future case for brave ...
Steel cylinders and artificial islands: The making of the world’s longest sea bridge
The world's longest sea bridge, opened this week in China, includes a 6.7 km underwater tunnel, two artificial islands – ...
New bridge designs could help make record-breaking spans possible
A long-span bridge that stretches 14 km from the Iberian Peninsula across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco? A team ...
7 of the best Australian and New Zealand civil engineering projects
Iconic building design, hydroelectric power and ambitious railway projects have put Australian and New Zealand engineering on the map.
Morandi Bridge collapse raises questions about the safety of ageing infrastructure
The collapse of the Ponte Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy, last week was one felt around the world, and has ...
