An historical study of Armstrong Bridge, a 19th century multi-span iron road bridge near Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Articles featured in this issue of The Arup Journal include: Strengthening techniques for existing buildings of varied structural types, from ancient to modern; The engineered use of coated fabrics in long span roofs; Armstrong Bridge – an historical study of the 19th century multi-span iron road bridge near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; Jesmond Dene Bridge – a brief account of an unbuilt design intended to replace the Armstrong Bridge, UK; The Arup Ideas Competition to design a peripatetic floating offshore home for the Olympic Games.
