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Penwortham Footbridge is a popular route with local runners and walkers. During Storm Ciara in February 2020, the old timber footbridge’s structure supports were dislodged, rendering the bridge unsafe for use. Due to the bridge’s constant use, the project was deemed as urgent by Lancashire County Council, who provided over £200k of funding to the project under the Transport Infrastructure Investment Fund: Storm Damage Schemes initiative.
Dura Composites worked with client Beaver Bridges to provide a new bridge deck using Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) Dura Slab type 50 panels, which met the required span and pedestrian loading criteria, whilst also providing a long-term low-maintenance solution.
Working with the project consultant, Dura also provided valuable design assistance regarding the substructure for the deck, fixing methods for the panels and a girder connection packer fixing solution. The Dura Slab precision-engineered heavy duty structural flooring slab is an ideal replacement for degraded timber, or lightweight non-conductive alternative to concrete or steel.
Its clever design dramatically reduces the cost of installation, maintenance and transport. Panels can be manually handled, making them easy to deploy on projects with difficult access restrictions such as bridges, without compromising on strength and safety. The 50mm thick panels can span up to 2.4m clear span, achieving 5kN/m2 at L/200 deflection. As with this project, they can be supplied with discreet fixing cams for a smooth aesthetic.
Beaver Bridges
Lancashire County Council
Dura Composites’ one piece heavy duty Dura Slab GRP bridge deck panels are pultruded in one mass to produce a consistent quality and an incredible strength to weight ratio. Although they’re strong, they’re easy for 2 people to lift and so are ideal for remote locations.
Joe Hunt
Dura Composites
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After 16 years at Dura, I’ve worked on almost every project scenario imaginable! I really enjoy my work in the Energy and Renewables sector, especially now we offer the lowest embodied carbon GRP products out there.
Industrial Sales Manager
I’m almost as passionate about composites as I am about football! My favourite project would have to be using our GRP Dura Slab to transform the retail subflooring and car park decks for Tesco supermarket chain.
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I love the diversity of my work, especially when it comes to ensuring the walking surfaces people use every day are not only functional but safe. My specialisms include automotive projects and trench covers.
Industrial Account Manager
With over 15 years in GRP, I deliver design, supply and install diverse projects from 240m rail depot gantries to water chamber covers. I find being on site the best way to exceed expectations and meet program!
New Business & Project Manager
With 32 years of experience in the industry, you could say I’m pretty passionate about it. On a sunny day, it doesn’t get better than visiting a beautiful marina to measure up for one of our GRP walkways.
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