Balfour Beatty has been featured in New Civil Engineer for its pioneering approach to the complex strengthening works on a 112-year-old bridge at Paddington Station. The company utilized a 'mega-tent' to add over 100 tonnes of steel to the bridge, renovating and reinforcing its main cross girders and longitudinal beams to ensure structural integrity for future generations. The innovative approach was essential to maintain the safety of passengers walking through the platform below, as well as to facilitate the use of an overhead crane due to constrictions on both sides. The article provides further details on the project's challenges and solutions.
For more information, the full article can be accessed here: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/balfours-mega-tent-gives-industrial-conditions-at-constrained-paddington-bridge-renewal-job-30-07-2024/
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