Revolutionizing bridge construction with lightweight concrete over river Tay!
The Friarton Bridge in Perth, UK, is a unique structure with two steel box girders and lightweight concrete decks. It was one of the first bridges in the UK to use lightweight concrete, making it cost-effective for spanning the river. The bridge was also the first to be designed under new rules. The final design was chosen after considering a cable-stayed bridge option. The paper discusses how the bridge was planned, built, and the challenges faced during construction.