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When the idea of connecting the Lothians and Fife was first mooted in the early 1870s, the project was handed to Sir Thomas Bouch.

When the idea of connecting the Lothians and Fife was first mooted in the early 1870s, the project was handed to Sir Thomas Bouch.

Scottish icons – the Skye bridge

Scientists at Heriot-Watt University say traffic vibrations on bridges like the Queensferry Crossing could power sensors that monitor its safety FOR more than 100 years engineers have been trying to solve the problem of movement on rail and road bridges. Traffic and wind regularly cause low frequency vibrations to ripple through bridge building materials such as steel and concrete.  Now, a team of Scots engineers are hoping the oscillations caused by heavy traffic at peak times could ac...

Summer Detours: Under the Bridges If, like me, you’ve visited New York on the cheap, you may be aware that the Waldorf Astoria contains a Starbucks in its lobby – thereby allowing pretty much anyone to wander in off the street and loiter amid its Gilded Age splendour. Smack bang in the middle, you’ll find an ornamental clock depicting the Forth Bridge. A wonder of that era, and a wonder still, I recall a strange jolt of pleasure at seeing something so familiar so far from home. Prior to ...

One of the truss end links connecting the bridge to the north east main tower failed as a result of a seized pin in December 2015. NCE’s Future of Bridges conference that the technology could have alerted teams to the Forth Road Bridge fault before the failure. “With the benefit of hindsight we believe that if there had been some form of SHMS installed at the links at that time [the seized pin] may well have been picked up before failure,” he said. “It was a hidden defect – the bridge...

Engineers prepare to create the single-piece glass fibre across the Forth Road Bridge (Openreach/PA) The Forth Road Bridge is to be used for cable carrying ultrafast internet to the town lying in its shadow, creating a “digital highway”. Openreach Scotland engineers will use a giant air compressor on Wednesday to blow a continuous, three-kilometre stretch of glass fibre right across the bridge at speeds of up to 60 metres per minute. The new 16mm fibre cable – containing 432 tiny glass fi...

A FIFE MSP has expressed fears that West Fife commuters face "years of disruption" due to the length of time taken to tackle the issue of…

Inspirational West Lothian schoolboy raises over £3000 with 26 mile cycle Andrew Miller, who has cerebral palsy, covered 26 miles on his adapted tricycle to raise cash for his school Andrew Miller – supported by pal Amelia Wilson and his friends and family - cycled for 26 miles (Image: west lothian courier) Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe...

THE Iron Lady barge had a tight fit under the Forth bridges yesterday (Thursday) morning. Photos from local photographer Gordon Hamilton showcases the barge and its cargo of a topside drilling platform departing from the Port of Rosyth and passing beneath the iconic bridges. The Iron Lady had been berthed at the Port of Rosyth since its arrival on April 11 before departing for Energy Park Fife in Methil where its cargo will be unloaded prior to its decommissioning. The Iron Lady was t...