Engineering Construction & infrastructure

Preserving an Engineering Icon: Clifton Suspension Bridge to undergo Major Refurbishment

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The Grade I listed Clifton Suspension Bridge, the iconic bridge that spans the River Avon in Bristol, is set to embark on a significant two-year refurbishment project starting April 2024. The multi-million-pound endeavour aims to protect the bridge's historic wrought iron chains and update its lighting system, ensuring...

Breakthrough for HS2’s Longest Rail Tunnel Under UK’s Chiltern Hills

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HS2's first Tunnel boring machine (TBM) named "Florence" has broken through the chalk geology of the Chilterns Hills in Buckinghamshire, UK, completing a 10-mile drive and excavating the longest Tunnel on the high-speed rail project. The breakthrough took place on February 27th, 2024, and marks a significant milestone...

NSK Joins Forces to Tackle Offshore Wind Wake Effects, Enabling Japan’s Floating Turbine Farms

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With ambitious climate goals in sight, Japan aims to expand offshore wind energy rapidly. However, floating wind farms come with complex engineering challenges. One critical issue is the wake effect – disruptive turbulent airflows caused by spinning turbine blades. To tackle this, the Japanese government is funding a...