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An assessment by HSE of the structural integrity of the Forth Rail Bridge.

Title An assessment by HSE of the structural integrity of the Forth Rail Bridge.
Author HSE, HM Railway Inspectorate
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 1996
Length 35 pages
ISBN 0717611639
Price Exc. VAT £8.50
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Notes PLEASE NOTE: The Railways Act 2005 made provision for a transfer of responsibility for regulation of rail health and safety from HSC/E to the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR). This transfer became effective on 1 April 2006. From this date, all printed guidance and accident/incident ceased to be available from HSE Books. Enquirers should visit the ORR web site (www.rail-reg.gov.uk) or phone 020 7282 2080 for information relation to the availability of these products. '
Abstract Presents the results of an investigation to assess the structural integrity of the Forth Railway Bridge. The report makes recommendations regarding the maintenance regime necessary to endure the future integrity of the bridge. The report will be of particular interest to those civil engineers, consulting engineers, railway engineers and others interested generally in rail safety. Contents: Design of the bridge; Establishing the scope of the work; The condition survey; Summary by HSE of Pell Frischmann's condition survey report; The hazard analysis; Structural analysis and assessment; Summary by HSE of Railtrack and consultants structural assessment; Discussion of findings; Conclusions and recommendations.
Keywords Railways;


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