Viewpoint: Ageing infrastructure's Eureka moment

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.

Steven McKerlie is troubled by longstanding underinvestment in maintenance of UK bridge assets and the implications of this for safety if weaknesses in past assessments that are still relied on are not acknowledged.

Richard Harris welcomes this new edition of an essential reference book for those involved in the challenging field of timber building appraisal and repair.