Kieran O'Connor

Head of Structures Practice, Amey

Kieran is Head of Structures Practice at Amey. He is a chartered civil engineer and fellow of the ICE with over 20 years’ experience designing and managing bridges across Scotland and the UK.

My Speaker Sessions

Wednesday 26 November 2025

10:25

AMIDS Tied Arch Bridge

10:25 - 10:50

  • Innovation through AMIDS tied‑arch concept. Focusing on Ramboll’s AMIDS tied‑arch solution introduced in 2023, featured alongside other major projects like the MTHL and Isle d’Orléans crossings.

  • Structural and geotechnical advantages and efficiency through modern engineering and materials - discussing tied‑arch bridges, horizontal thrusts are contained by a tie chord which reduce the demand on foundations. Ideal for sites with weak soils or constrained abutments. The AMIDS variant emphasizes this advantage in embedded urban or soft-ground settings.

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