Composite materials: enter the dragon

Posted on 13 Mar 2016 by Ruari McCallion

The new lifting bridge over Rhyl Harbour in North Wales serves as an additional crossing for pedestrians and cyclists across the River Clwyd, from Rhyl’s West Parade to a newly created public area on the Kinmel Bay side of the river.

The two composite decks were engineered by Gurit (UK) Ltd and built by AM Structures, at Sandown, Isle of Wight. The opening, lightweight bridge, named Pont y Ddraig, or Dragon Bridge in English, has already become a landmark. The two composite decks – the “dragon’s wings” – were engineered by Gurit…

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