Successful timber bridge design – a pedestrian/cycle bridge perspective

This article provides a brief introduction to the design of a footbridge and highlights the differences from road and rail bridges.

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) is delighted to announce that the 2026 Gold Medal will be awarded to Dr Tina Vejrum in recognition of her outstanding contributions to complex infrastructure projects worldwide.

David Knight has made his mark in the bridges sector through his involvement in some of the industry's smallest, yet most inspired, footbridge projects. He talks to Helena Russell about the power of collaboration, and what designers can learn from fabricators.