Famous Bridge Conferences, Bridge Designers, Ancient Bridges

Built way-back in 1711, Perry Bridge which is also called as the Zig Zag Bridge is said to be the oldest surviving structure in the city of Birmingham. Constructed over the River Tame, which is the main river of the West Mainlands, Perry Bridge lies in Perry Barr, Birmingham, England.Due to the cultural importance of the river, Birmingham office space near to the Perry Bridge makes up for a perfect serene working atmosphere which now consists of commercial centers and housing developments.

Alcantara Bridge is Roman Bridge which was built around the year 105 A.D. across the Tagus River according to order of the Roman Emperor Trajan in 98 AD. It was an impressive and massive construction of Roman engineers. The framework of the bridge consists of 194 meters length with a 70 meter high central arch, 8 meters wide, 60 meters high and 37 feet depth in the water.

Bridges are most commonly constructed using timber, steel and stone. The materials used in the construction of bridges are more durable and long lasting.Bridges are the most admired pieces of architecture and below listed are the material used in the construction of bridges.