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Western: A joint meeting with the ICE - Geology of the Avon Gorge
Event type:
Regional Group, Lecture
Organised by:
Western Regional Group, Institution of Civil Engineers
Venue:
Bristol University
Event status:
EVENT CLOSED
The talk will cover the geology of the Avon Gorge and focus upon the site investigation and rock
stabilisation works which are critical to maintaining these imposing rock faces, which support Brunel’s
iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Bob Benton will begin by describing past problems with the Avon Gorge rock faces and how these
have led to the construction of the rock protection shelter over the A4 portway road. A review of the
design and construction of the Rockfall Gallery will focus upon the requirement for rock anchoring and
piled foundations.
Robert MacKean will follow with a review of the geology of the Avon Gorge and discuss his involvement
in recent investigations to evaluate the bridge abutments and foundations to the masonry towers.
Speakers
Robert Benton and Robert MacKean
Venue
Pugsley Lecture Theatre
Queens Building
University Walk
University of Bristol
BS8 1TR