Brunel's Other BridgeBrunel Swivel Bridge Project Photos October 2018
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Investigative Work in 2018
2018 investigative work is on the rotation of the bridge
October 2018
Levelling the wheels and bearings. Rotor Wheels photosThis time the South East.
A misty, damp start |
It was not until 11am that the Suspension bridge appeared and one could contemplate rubbing down and painting the shed since it was too wet |
Charlie and David have lifted the bearings off the south west wheel. The nuts holding the wheel bearing assemby can now be undone to be able to insert packing underneath. Since they have not been undone for over 50 years they are expected to be difficult to undo. |
Julian applying the acetylene to the nuts on the outside bearing |
Note that packing has already been added to the inside bearing, and that the bearings have been carefully numbered to make sure they go back the same way |
Julian videoing, David using the hoist, Julian and Bob overseeing |
The packing strips have all been made individually and future location identified |
And the weeds continue to grow |