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Conference Paper

Author
Berger, I; Healy, D.; Tilley, Mark
Title
Movable span bridges of NSW; a new classification system
In
17th Engineering Heritage Conference: Canberra 100 - Building the Capital, Building the Nation
Imprint
Engineers Australia, Barton, Australian Capital Territory, 2013, pp. 62-70
ISBN/ISSN
9781922107121
Url
https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.880615410183005
Abstract

NSW Roads and Maritime Services manages 26 movable span bridges of which 11 are still operational. These bridges were the subject of a recently completed study undertaken jointly by RMS and GHD Newcastle which focused on the components of each bridge for the purposes of detailed heritage assessment, conservation and operational enhancement. The majority of bridges within the study can be broadly categorized as the bascule or vertical lift type. Detailed assessment has led to the recognition of particular subtypes within these broader groupings. This paper will explore the international origins of movable span bridges and detail the defining characteristics of these subtypes and suggest a new naming convention for each.

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