Bridges and Culverts

Economical and practical designs are essential to our Clients. The main goal of efficient and economic bridge design is to build a specific bridge for the lowest possible cost, with fewer construction materials while providing an elevated level of functionality and safety based on design criteria and legislative requirements.

• Concept/Detailed design of Aluminium, Steel and Timber frames for bridges
• Concept/Detailed design of Prestressed and Reinforced concrete bridges
• Concept/Detailed design of approaches and safety railings
• Concept/Detailed design of Reinforced Concrete culverts
• Condition assessment of bridges and report on remedial repairs
• Condition assessment of bridge foundation with assistance from geotechnical investigation​

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Design and Detailing

1. Loading Assessment and design in terms of AS5100 series
2. Assessment of geometrical (vertical and horizontal) alignment
3. Concept design using at least two material options
4. Cost comparisons and study (with external QS)
5. Design and detailing of superstructure, substructure, foundation, approached, guard railing etc.
6. ​Design Report /  Certificate

Risk Assessment/ Safety in Design Review

1. Preparation of Risk Assessment/ Safety in Design analysis.

Construction Drawings

1. Concept drawings showing vertical and horizontal elevation, structural layout of superstructure, substructure and material option.
2. Engineering Details of complete bridge / culvert structure
3. Design certificate with certified drawings

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Past Projects

Client- MDE Projects (West Gate CPBJH Joint Venture)
Project-Temporary crossings across Mooney Ponds Creek at two locations to facilitate through access for the proposed cycleway

• Detailed design  of Abutments, Fixed and Hinged Ramps, Pontoon system and Mooring system, detailed construction drawings, Safety in Design Report, Preparation of Design Report, Construction Drawings and Design Certificate.

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​Client-Parramatta City Council
Project-Parramatta to Ermington Cycleway

• Engineering design & documentation of three metre wide concrete pathway for the various site conditions, various aluminium structural elements of the accessway, boardwalks and viewing platforms through mangrove areas and / or over water, supported on light screw piles.

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Client- Taspan (Civil Contractors)
Project-Reinforced / Prestress concrete Bridges Tasmania

• Design and documentation for bridges consisting of Reinforced and Pre-stressed concrete beams, Reinforced concrete abutments and Piers, Wingwalls and approaches including shallow and deep foundations

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