Michael Duvall

Associate Director, Hewson Consulting

Michael has ten years' experience in the design of bridges and civil structures in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Southeast Asia.

More recently he has been involved in the inspection, assessment, and rehabilitation of existing bridges, in order to extend their life beyond that which was intended when they were constructed.

My Speaker Sessions

Thursday 13 March 2025

12:30

River Lea Crossing Ongoing Refurbishment & Strengthening

12:30 - 12:50

  • The historic bridge is a two-pinned arch structure comprising 16 riveted steel arch ribs.

  • Having previously undertaken a comprehensive programme of surveys, inspection and assessment we were able to demonstrate that refurbishment was a feasible option instead of replacement, drawing on the ‘build less’ approach in PAS 2080.

  • The refurbishment scheme being presented on at Bridges offers embodied carbon savings in the order of 50%.

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