Twin Sails Bridge Case Study World's ?rst triangular-leaf lifting bridge Twin Sails Bridge is a novel steel bascule road bridge that spans a navigation channel linking Holes bay with Poole Harbour in the UK. The bridge provides a second road link connecting Poole town centre with Hamworthy - a site of planned redevelopment. Ramboll worked closely with architect Wilkinson Eyre and mechanical engineer Bennett Associates to develop the bridge concept and used LUSAS Bridge analysis software to assist with its design of the crossing. OverviewTwin Sails Bridge is the world’s ?rst triangular-leaf lifting bridge and was constructed by HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Ltd. The bridge has an overall length of approximately 139m which includes a central opening span of 23.4m between main bearings and two a

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