Mechanical Engineering, bridge bearings, structural engineering Specialists In Structural Movement Control
Mechanical Engineers Specialising In Structural Movement Control
Supplied: A type special pipeline bearings
Ladybower Bridge
The Ladybower reservoir is the newest of 3 reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire. It was completed in 1945 to provide drinking water for the cities of the north and east midlands. Unfortunately when it was built the villages of Derwent and Ashopton had to be sacrificed in its waters.
The Pipe Bridge was built between 1935 and 1945, and is used to carry water from Howden and Derwent reservoirs to be treated in nearby Bamford.
Job Brief
Background Information
Project Team
Client: Severn Trent Water
Client Consulting Engineer: Severn Trent Water
Main Contractor: Norwest Holst
Start Date: 2002
Completion Date: 2003
Pipe Bearings
Ekspan Ltd. was called in initially to design, supply, manufacture and install a new pipe support system for the twin pipe bridge, as the old system had long since failed. The massive pipes were jacked and supported live whilst Ekspan engineers carried out the complex works. The pipes are carried on small slide bearings which allow them to move as originally intended. The installation was made more complicated as sometimes access was only possible via a rowing boat.
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