HS2 extends Water Orton viaducts over railway using cantilever construction method

Engineers have completed two key spans of viaduct over an existing main line near Water Orton in Warwickshire, marking progress on one of the most intricate sections of the HS2 scheme. The post HS2 extends Water Orton viaducts over railway using cantilever construction method appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Bold, Modern & Smart: Pioneer Shade Structures Redefining Cantilever Structures

The post Bold, Modern & Smart: Pioneer Shade Structures Redefining Cantilever Structures appeared first on UK Construction Blog. There’s something oddly satisfying about walking into a backyard or commercial space and seeing a shade structure that makes you stop mid-step. It’s sleek, it’s smart, and it looks like it could’ve been plucked from a design magazine. That’s the work of Pioneer Shade Structures. They’re not just building covers to block the sun. They’re […]

The Quarry House by Crest Architects

Amidst rolling farmlands, far removed from Bangalore’s urban bustle, is this unique residence flaunting an 18’ cantilever structure, harmoniously blending innovative architectural design with its natural surroundings. Designed for a family of five, this home is Vaastu compliant and has profound connection to nature. Despite a plot area of 6650 sft at their disposal, the […] The post The Quarry House by Crest Architects appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Campenon Bernard’s post-tensioning technology makes UK debut

A specialist cantilever process has been used for the first time to build the first span of a 472-metre-long single track viaduct for HS2 in the West Midlands.

HS2 | UK-first specialist cantilever process underway on 472m West Midlands viaduct

Engineers from Balfour Beatty Vinci JV (BBV) are using a specialist cantilever process for the first time in the UK to build a 472m long single-track viaduct for High Speed 2 (HS2) in the West Midlands. The post HS2 | UK-first specialist cantilever process underway on 472m West Midlands viaduct appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Challenges of Cantilever Beam Design

Cantilevers or overhangs are commonly used in various structures around us. In this video, learn why cantilever structures can be challenging for structural engineers and are sometimes difficult to design