The Athabasca River Bridge in Fort McMurray set a North American record in 2009 with the widest simultaneous steel girder launch. Nearly 5,000 tonnes of steel were incrementally launched across 375m of the 472m-long bridge, eliminating the need for a temporary pier through an innovative jacking strategy. This value-engineered solution reduced costs, improved safety, and accelerated construction.

The Malé–Thilafushi Link bridges are progressing with balanced cantilever construction across deep marine waters. Spannovation, as sub-consultant to AECOM India, led the detailed design of Module 17 and transverse analysis of Modules 3, 4 & 12. With 148 m main spans and no need for falsework, these segmental bridges exemplify smart, durable design for an environmentally sensitive marine crossing.

Spannovation’s “Visualize It” practice is all about building structural intuition by mentally simulating behaviour. In this follow-up to our 2019 fundamentals, we show how physical tools like the Mola model turn theory into feel—helping engineers truly see how structures deform. Ready to test your instincts? Try the Mola Quiz Challenge at 👉 spannovation.com/quiz.