How Will Long Span Bridges In Asia Look And Perform In Future?

Key issues faced by the bridge designers in Asia are multiple: increasing span lengths, demand for aesthetic structures, shortened ‘concept to commission’ period and a recent surge in seismic activity.
By: Rani Kuppusamy
 
Nov. 2, 2009 - PRLog -- Transport and highway authorities are looking for bridge design and engineering solutions that are sustainable, modern and easier to maintain. The challenges of designing and constructing the future long span bridges to be aesthetic, functional and sustainable are real and relevant to the asset owners.

As a platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities arising out of current bridge design and construction activity, IQPC is launching its two day conference Bridges Asia 2010.

Multibillion dollar projects such as:

•   Padma River Crossing, Bangladesh
•   Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge, Hong Kong
•   Qatar-Bahrain Causeway, Middle East

and many other projects are currently undergoing design or construction phase, which has incorporated technologically trendsetting solutions by best experts around the world.

Bridges Asia presents an opportunity to closely interact with and listen to the experts who have made the landmark bridges possible across the world.

What do Industry Stakeholders Say About Bridges Asia?
“Bridges Asia 2010 is a good gathering of experts from within the bridge community.” - Y W Leung, Managing Director, YWL ENGINEERING

“The technical sessions of Bridges Asia 2010 are very relevant” – Dato’ Hamizan Mohd. Inzan, Director, Roads Maintenance, PWD, Malaysia

Over 15 expert speakers will present their key findings and trends at International Quality and Productivity Center’s (IQPC) Inaugural Bridges Asia 2010 which will take place at Intercontinental Grand Stamford, Hong Kong on 4-5 February 2010.  

For more information, visit www.bridges-asia.com



ABOUT IQPC WORLDWIDE
IQPC provides business executives around the world with tailored practical conferences, large scale events, topical seminars and in-house training programs, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends, technological developments and the regulatory landscape. IQPC's large scale conferences are market leading “must attend” events for their respective industries.
IQPC produces more than 1,500 events annually around the world, and continues to grow. Founded in 1973, IQPC now has offices in major cities across six continents including: Berlin, Dubai, London, New York, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Stockholm, and Sydney. IQPC leverages a global research base of best practices to produce an unrivalled portfolio of conferences.

For further information, please contact:
Rani Kuppusamy
Senior Marketing Manager
IQPC Worldwide
Email: rani.kuppusamy@iqpc.com.sg
Telephone: +65 6722 9446

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IQPC provides business executives around the world with tailored practical conferences, large scale events, topical seminars and in-house training programs, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends, technological developments and the regulatory landscape. IQPC's large scale conferences are market leading “must attend” events for their respective industries.
IQPC produces more than 1,500 events annually around the world, and continues to grow. Founded in 1973, IQPC now has offices in major cities across six continents including: Berlin, Dubai, London, New York, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Stockholm, and Sydney. IQPC leverages a global research base of best practices to produce an unrivalled portfolio of conferences.
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