TQ0588 : Concrete bridge pier for HS2 Colne Valley viaduct

taken 3 months ago, near to Denham Green, Buckinghamshire, England

Concrete bridge pier for HS2 Colne Valley viaduct
Concrete bridge pier for HS2 Colne Valley viaduct
An earlier phase of construction is shown in TQ0588 : Inverted V bridge pier for HS2 Colne Valley viaduct which has links to relevant architect and construction websites. It seems that the design vision for HS2 had an elegant low structure. When it came to detail design taking into consideration the possible braking forces from the trains a much more robust design was needed, but trying to remain something like the original design. The result is this very sturdy block of concrete.

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TQ0588, 106 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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David Hawgood   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 6 September, 2023   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 12 September, 2023
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 0506 8816 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:34.9510N 0:29.1063W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 0507 8820
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South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
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