August - 2020CONSTRUCTIONTECHREVIEW.COM6Bridge design and development is a time-honoured pursuit that has undergone distinctive advancements in engineering and technology. The game-changing developments, well-established practices, codes and construction techniques has revolutionized bridge development and maintenance industry. The bridge industry is heading toward mechanized construction as it saves labour, shortens project duration and improves quality.Technologies like additive manufacturing concrete printers have brought in numerous advantages over traditional bridge construction techniques. Commercial 3D printers are being used to construct smaller concrete structures and small steel bridges. Paving materials are being made from recycled materials like glass bottles, rubber and plastic containers. Unlike before, bridge construction sites no longer just deploy machine-controlled equipment. They are expanding to include different varieties of autonomous robots that work alongside masons to complete the finishing works, increase worker productivity and reduce stress. AR and VR have also made huge strides in bridge design and engineering by providing ways to visualize and test different options without the challenges posed by physical models and greater cost efficiency. They are offering great opportunities to envision bridges and stress test them before being built. Advanced cameras, new generation drones and modern lifts are reducing the complications faced while conducting inspections and carrying out maintenance tasks. The future will see bridge construction promote the extended use of technologies to design, develop and construct bridges in a faster and easier manner. On that note, this edition of Construction Tech Review features some of the leading-edge companies in the bridge tech solutions arena along with informative insights from industry veterans on the challenges and trends in the landscape. Michael Rosario Managing Editorconstructiontechreview.comA New Way to Build BridgesCopyright © 2020 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffDavid VincentFred SmithKevin DavisFredrick GallowayJames FerrerRose D. WilsonManaging EditorMichael Rosario*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffVisualizersSalesRonald DonovanAndrew D`souzaJames D. Phillipsandrew@constructiontechreview.comContact Us:Phone:510-996-5173Email:sales@constructiontechreview.comeditor@constructiontechreview.commarketing@constructiontechreview.com August - 01 - 2020, Vol 03 Issue 12 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to Construction Tech ReviewVisit www.constructiontechreview.com
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