Clifton Suspension Bridge: managing risk through combined structural and geotechnical assessment

Author: Mike Summers, Sam Wood, John Rees, Aogan Mulcahy and Robert MacKean

Date published

1 June 2026

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Clifton Suspension Bridge: managing risk through combined structural and geotechnical assessment

The Structural Engineer

Author

Mike Summers, Sam Wood, John Rees, Aogan Mulcahy and Robert MacKean

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 6, 2026, Page(s) 18-23

https://doi.org/10.56330/CRSU5045

Date published

1 June 2026

Author

Mike Summers, Sam Wood, John Rees, Aogan Mulcahy and Robert MacKean

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 6, 2026, Page(s) 18-23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/CRSU5045

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Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

This article briefly summarises the structural and geotechnical assessments undertaken on the Clifton Suspension Bridge and describes how an integrated approach has been used to manage maintenance of the bridge, foundations and slopes.

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Bridge - suspension Repair & Maintenance Assessment of Structures Project Focus Issue 6

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