planning and tentative design commenced on a large bridge structure on Kennedy Road.
Design Projects in Kowloon
9.14. Designs and drawings were put in hand for 5 new footbridges in Kowloon, 2 at San Po Kong, and 3 in Central Kowloon.
9.15. A proposal to provide an over-head road link from Prince Edward Road at San Po Kong into the Maintenance Area of Kai Tak Airport was examined in considerable detail and alternative designs prepared for incorporation in the project.
Design Projects in the New Territories
9.16. Several footbridges in the Kwai Chung/Tsuen Wan Area were the subject of feasibility investigations.
Design Standards and Standardization
9.17. The Basic Design Data for normal Highway structures was formulated and tabulated, whilst standards for loadings, stresses and other factors were also compiled.
9.18. The standardization of the numerous and various components of structural elements was made the subject of a series of studies and investigations.
9.19. Extensive use of computers was made during the year and a number of computer programmes have been developed to assist in structural design problems.
General
CONSULTANTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
B. H. NEWMAN, B.Sc., (Eng.) (Lond.), F.I.C.E., M.A.S.C.E. (Acting)
9.20. Because of the continuing shortage of staff in the Highways Office, consulting engineers were engaged on an increasing number of projects and this division was established to provide the necessary supporting services. It forms part of the headquarters and is responsible for all aspects of the work of consultants appointed for Highways Office projects.
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Design Projects in Kowloon
9.14. Designs and drawings were put in hand for 5 new footbridges in Kowloon, 2 at San Po Kong, and 3 in Central Kowloon.
9.15. A proposal to provide an over-head road link from Prince Edward Road at San Po Kong into the Maintenance Area of Kai Tak Airport was examined in considerable detail and alternative designs prepared for incorporation in the project.
Design Projects in the New Territories
9.16. Several footbridges in the Kwai Chung/Tsuen Wan Area were the subject of feasibility investigations.
Design Standards and Standardization
9.17. The Basic Design Data for normal Highway structures was formulated and tabulated, whilst standards for loadings, stresses and other factors were also compiled.
9.18. The standardization of the numerous and various components of structural elements was made the subject of a series of studies and investigations.
9.19. Extensive use of computers was made during the year and a number of computer programmes have been developed to assist in structural design problems.
General
CONSULTANTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
B. H. NEWMAN, B.Sc., (Eng.) (Lond.), F.I.C.E., M.A.S.C.E. (Acting)
9.20. Because of the continuing shortage of staff in the Highways Office, consulting engineers were engaged on an increasing number of projects and this division was established to provide the necessary supporting services. It forms part of the headquarters and is responsible for all aspects of the work of consultants appointed for Highways Office projects.
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