Path Bridges - Planning, Design, Construction and Maintenance

Manual Loose leaf A4 folder, November 2006

A complete guide to providing bridges on paths. All aspects are covered from planning to maintenance. Replaces the Countryside Comission for Scotland guide 'Footbridges in the Countryside' (1989)

Planning Ahead - Who and how to consult, deciding how to get the bridge designed and installed, permissions and legalities and how to meet user needs.
Site assesment and survey - Choosing and measuring the best bridge site.
Form and Function - Choosing the right bridge for the right place, assessing loadings
Design Considerations - All the components of a bridge discussed
Construction and Maintenance - Getting the bridge installed and ensuring it lasts a lifetime.
Technical Sheets - details and specifications for all bridge components plus flood estimation, materials, joints and fastners.
Standard Designs - a number of standard bridge designs suitable for a range of users and spans up to 9m.
Case Studies - A number of bridge projects discussed to give an insite into design and implementation options.
Glossary - The bridge builders dictionary
Further information - sources of other information on bridges, useful constacts plus relevant standards and Codes of Practice.