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  • The Forth Rail Bridge Given World Heritage Recognition

    So the River Forth Rail Bridge Is Awarded World Recognition.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-fife-33397980

    A pity that the design engineers were not Scottish...

    A few years ago, I found that the same design was used, to build a shorter length bridge (I think) in Canada.

    Now found a photo of the bridge in Quebec.

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    Enjoy

    Ranald
    Last edited by Ranald; 5 July 2015, 16:07.

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    Re: The Forth Rail Bridge Given World Heritage Recognition

    Cantilever bridges are not uncommon; Connel Bridge, near Oban is another example. I am sure you know that one Ranald!!~~
    Just do a search for Cantilever bridge and you will see what I mean.
    Sandy

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    • #3
      Re: The Forth Rail Bridge Given World Heritage Recognition

      Hi Sandy, yes I know that bridge well ! I still regard it as a 'half' cantilever bridge.

      Regarding the photo,the road bridge is parallel to (and on this side) of the rail bridge.

      The road bridge has two main pillars and a long centre section.

      Ranald

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      • #4
        Re: The Forth Rail Bridge Given World Heritage Recognition

        And now there is a new one being built next to the road bridge.
        Sandy

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