AGM followed by Hammersmith Bridge - saddle repairs and the welded assemblies.

This is a London and Kent Branch event organised and run by our London  Branch. Other members and non-members are welcome to join us.

Our meeting will commence at 6pm with the Branch AGM. This is the opportunity for members to provide feedback, suggestions and comments to develop and support the work of the Branch and The Welding Institute so do join the conversation! Please note, only Branch members can vote at the AGM.

Branch members will be sent AGM papers in a separate email.

AGM agenda can be downloaded here

Overview: Built in 1887, Hammersmith Bridge is a grade II* listed chain suspension bridge, crossing the River Thames in West London. Significant restrictions have been imposed on the bridge in recent years after seizing of the 137-year old roller bearings has led to fractures in the cast iron support structures carrying the main suspension system. Replacing the seized bearings and remediating the critical defects presented a significant challenge. This talk will discuss the unique problems presented by the structure, and how these challenges were overcome with a suite of innovative solutions, including the implementation of new complex fabricated steel strengthening, bespoke jacking systems, novel construction processes and materials.

Speaker Biographies: Rufus Foster is an Associate Structural Engineer within the Mott MacDonald bridges and civil structures practice, specialising in the design and assessment of steel bridges. He has worked on a variety of projects including the signature Network Arch bridge of the Ordsall Chord in Manchester.

Tim Abbott is a project director and the bridges and civil structures practice lead within the transportation unit of Mott MacDonald. With over 30 years’ experience in the inspection, assessment, design, fabrication and construction of bridges, he has a focus on steels and metals, and particularly on the evaluation, refurbishment and strengthening of historic bridges.

Poster for your office/workshop can be downloaded here.

The is a hybrid event. Please indicate whether you will be attending in person on the registration form to assist with catering. There will be tea and coffee  available before the event and a sandwich buffet afterwards for those attending in person.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal.CPD Certificates are not provided for Branch events.

Additional Information:

• In person and online attendance options
• Registration for this event will close 24 hours before the start.
• Registration details maybe shared with our Branch volunteers to help facilitate this event.