By the end of the course, you should be able to:
- Identify how the conceptual design of a bridge is informed by physical and environmental site constraints, social, cultural and historical factors
- Recognise the value of and use sources of inspiration
- Read a bridge design
- Explain basic structural systems typically used in bridges
- Select appropriate structural forms and materials
- Form, develop and communicate a concept
Engineers with little or no experience of conceptual design of bridges, those wishing to explore conceptual design of bridges from an architectural perspective, and experienced engineers wishing to refresh their conceptual design thinking.
Tutors
Martin is an architect specialising in bridge design and transport infrastructure. He founded Knight Architects in 2006 and the practice has enjoyed success in UK and international competitions, including the Merchant Square Bridge, London, the Kruunusillat Bridges, Helsinki, and four bridges at Darmstadt, Germany. Martin is a Fellow of the RIBA and IABSE.
Ian is a Past President of IStructE and a world-leading expert in bridge design and construction. During his career, Ian has been involved with famous bridge projects such as the strengthening of the Severn Bridge, Erskine Bridge and West Gate Bridge, and the concept design of Stonecutters’ Bridge in Hong Kong.