CASE STUDY Linton Bridge: Monitoring of distressed structures CLIENT: BAM NUTTALL / MOTT MACDONALD / LEEDS CITY COUNCIL THE CHALLENGE In 2015, Storm Eva – measuring 84mph – hit West Yorkshire. This caused massive power cuts and major flooding in the area. During the aftermath, cracks appeared on the carriageway of the historic Grade II listed Linton Bridge and there was visible damage to the parapets. Bridge deck settlement was also apparent. BMM JV (a BAM Nuttall and Mott MacDonald joint venture) were contracted to investigate the flood damage, protect the structure from further damage and design the repairs in partnership with Leeds City Council. Due to safety issues and cost, it was proving difficult to find a way to continuously and effecti

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