|
Date
|
16 APRIL 2013
|
|
Time
|
18:00 - 20:00
|
|
Event Type
|
Lecture
|
James Dredge was a Bath resident, a brewer and a bridge builder. In the mid 19th Century he pioneered the use of wrought iron suspension chains and inclined hangers for bridge construction, allowing for reduced weight and faster construction. Built in 1836 as a prototype, Victoria Bridge in Bath was the first example of Dredge's design and is one of the few examples standing to this day.
Amid concerns over the structural integrity of the bridge, Bath & North East Somerset Council closed it to the public in 2010, and commissioned a project to secure its immediate future and reopen the crossing point over the River Avon.
This two-part presentation will begin with the history of James Dredge and his bridges and then follow with a description and discussion of the work undertaken by the Council to secure Victoria Bridge, and the works planned by the Council to rebuild it.
Places at this event are limited, so please remember to book your place using the 'book online' button below. For any other enquiries, please contact Joanne Mallard - joanne.mallard@ice.org.uk / 01752 766230.
Download Dredge's Victoria Bridge Flyer
Attendance at this event may help you achieve Development Objective E4 - Manage your own continuing professional development.
Book online
Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed on any matters by the presenters or participants during or in connection with this presentation are solely the views of the authors of the respective comments and/or opinions and must not be taken to be the views of ICE or any other organisation. ICE makes no representations, warranties or assurances concerning any information provided in these presentations and accepts no responsibility for the content and/or accuracy.