Graham Stanford

Technical Director, Volker Laser

My Speaker Sessions

Tuesday 24 November 2026

14:00

Scalpay Bridge - Pendel Bearing Refurbishment

14:00 - 14:30
  • A post-25-year service Principal Inspection of Scalpay Bridge and its findings.
  • Refurbishment criteria and analysis of the existing structure’s bearing loads.  
  • The case for pendel bearing replacement over refurbishment, and the risks it addresses.
  • Delivering the works while keeping the bridge open to traffic.
  • Plans for future maintenance and re-coating.