Repair and Maintenance of Masonry Arch Bridges
Book coursesThis masterclass looks at all aspects of masonry arch bridge construction and the materials utilized to determine the most appropriate repair schemes.
- Dates:
- Time:
- 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Trainers:
- Bill Harvey, Gary Salter, David Wiggins, Steve Wood, Gordon Cartwright & Rosamond Artis
- Venue:
- Price:
- £ + VAT

Course Suitability
This one day masterclass looks at all aspects of masonry arch bridge construction and the materials utilized to determine the most appropriate repair schemes. It is suitable for building professionals, contractors, engineers and others involved in heritage work.
Course Programme
09.30 – 09.45 |
Welcome and context for the day |
Rosamond Artis, Director, SLCT |
09.45 – 10.15 |
Observation to Understanding |
Dr Bill Harvey, Obvis |
10.15 – 11.15 |
Stone Bridges – defects, remedies and conservation |
Gary Salter, Former Chief Engineer, Sligo County Council |
11.15 – 11.30 |
Coffee |
|
11.30- 12.15 |
Scour resilience of masonry arch bridges |
David Wiggins, Curtins |
12.15 – 13.00 |
Case Study: Roman Bridge, Penicuik Estate |
Steve Wood, David Narro Associates |
13.00 – 13.45 |
Lunch |
|
13.45 – 14.30 |
Photogrammetry: A powerful new tool for masonry bridge management
|
Dr Bill Harvey |
14.30 – 15.00 |
Repair of Masonry Arch Structures – A Contractors Perspective |
Gordon Cartwright, Go-Wright Ltd |
15.00 – 15.45 |
Masonry arches supporting public roads – case studies from Sligo County Council |
Gary Salter |
15.45 – 16.15 |
Specifying mortars & replacement stone for masonry bridge repairs |
Rosamond Artis |
16.15 – 16.30 |
Q & A |
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Funding Available
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Other sources of funding are also available.
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Please note: The Scottish Lime Centre Trust reserves the right to withdraw or modify any course being offered. In the event of a programme being withdrawn, we will try to find suitable alternatives.