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LoBEG AUTUMN WORKSHOP

Friday 2 November 2001

Institution of Structural Engineers

11 Upper Belgrave Street

London SW1X 8BH Tel. 020 7235 4535

AGENDA with brief commentary added 10/1/02

09.00 – 09.15 Coffee/tea on arrival

09.15 – 09.20 Introduction by Chairman Frank Paine

09.20 – 10.20 Bridge Strategy for London David Yeoell
A very detailed and informative bridge strategy overview outlining key LoBEG objectives

to ensure that the strategic, primary and local road network for London has a properly maintained bridge stock.

10.20 – 10.45 Bridge Management Database update Stewart White

Demonstration of the new LoBEG Bridge Station database shortly to be "road tested" prior

to issue to members at the end of the year - issued january 2002.

10.45 – 11.00 Coffee

11.00 – 11.20 Abnormal loads - Wynns Ltd Wynns Andy Pearce & Tim West

11.20 – 11.50 Harrow Road Project Hyder Consulting

11.50 – 12.10 Railtrack update Brian Bell

Informative short presentation outlining the BG3 Railtrack, research and other bridge related issues of interest to LoBEG members. Reference was made to the Lobeg / Railtrack Working Group which had developed into a valuable forum to monitor progress and problem solve to ensure that the bridge assessment and strengthening programme is completed efficiently and cost effectively.

12.10 – 12.30 Protective Coating Solutions Mike Taylor Sigma Coatings

Detailed presentation on products, solutions and applications of specialist coatings to bridge structures. Sigma Coatings

12.30 – 12.50 Unreinforced Masonry Parapets Dr Molyeaux University of Liverpool Update given on current research - more details

12.50 – 13.00 Open session for LoBEG Executive Committee to take questions from the floor - time fully utilised sessions ended 1.15

In summary, this was a very popular event well attended by over 50 delegates - pictures

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