Concrete bridge across the Clyde

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Concrete bridge across the Clyde

Concrete bridge across the Clyde in Glasgow. The bridges built here was the second concrete bridge in the world, and first in the UK. The first image showing the extensive amount of scaffolding. The second image showing the caissons which were sunk into the river bed to reinforce the bridge. Oswald street can be seen in both photographs. Date: 1925

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Bridges Clyde Concrete Engineering Glasgow Infrastructure Oswald Reinforcements Scaffolding Caissons

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1. Title: The Construction of the Second Concrete Bridge over the Clyde in Glasgow: A Glimpse into the Past 2. Subtitle: A Journey through Time: Unveiling the History of the Pioneering Concrete Bridge in Glasgow (1925) 3. Caption: This pair of photographs offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the construction process of the second concrete bridge to be built over the Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Dating back to 1925, these images represent an essential chapter in the city's rich engineering and architectural history. The first photograph reveals the extensive use of scaffolding that surrounded the bridge's structure during its early stages of development. The intricate latticework of wooden planks and ropes can be seen supporting the bridge's framework, providing a testament to the labor-intensive nature of the construction project. Oswald Street, a prominent Glasgow thoroughfare, can be identified in the background, adding a sense of scale and context to the image. The second photograph offers a closer look at the caissons that were sunk into the river bed to reinforce the bridge's foundation. These watertight chambers were essential for the successful construction of the bridge, as they allowed workers to build the structure underwater and gradually raise it to its final position above the Clyde. The caissons served as a crucial component in the bridge's engineering design, ensuring its stability and resilience against the river's powerful currents. Together, these photographs offer an intriguing insight into the groundbreaking construction of a bridge that was not only the second concrete bridge in the world but also the first in the United Kingdom. They serve as a reminder of the ingenuity, perseverance, and innovation that characterized the engineering feats of the past.

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