Author Archives: pinnacleadmin

New Voom App lets Commuters Hail a Helicopter

Posted on 15th August 2017 by pinnacleadmin

Sao Paulo, Brazil, has some of the most congested traffic in the world, and there is no solution in sight. There are well over seven million vehicles per day attempting to drive within a limited area. This leaves commuters spending … Continue reading →

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Types of Bridges

Posted on 15th July 2017 by pinnacleadmin

The construction of roads and railway lines over bodies of water would be impossible without the use of bridges. Bridges are defined using various categories: structure, fixed or movable, use, and material used. Bridges by structure • Arch bridges – … Continue reading →

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Five Longest Bridges in the United Kingdom

Posted on 30th June 2017 by pinnacleadmin

What’s the difference between a bridge, a viaduct and a crossing? Whichever term is used there is little doubt which are the five longest bridges in the United Kingdom. In reverse order: 5. Queensferry Crossing The Queensferry Crossing will be … Continue reading →

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Severn Bridge toll scrapped

Posted on 30th May 2017 by pinnacleadmin

The Severn Bridge toll is to be scrapped if Theresa May is re-elected in the 2017 general election. The change would make it free to use the Severn Bridge and benefit drivers who must currently pay the toll. Benefits of … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of Maritime Shipping

Posted on 15th May 2017 by pinnacleadmin

Human beings have no limit to what they can do; or rather, the extent to which they can come up with new ideas and knowledge about nature. Still, it’s safe to say that what we see today are just mere … Continue reading →

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The Crossings That Never Were – 5 Thwarted Attempts to Bridge the River Tyne

Posted on 7th April 2017 by pinnacleadmin

The Original Tyne Tunnel In 1864 predating the Millennium Bridge there was no direct link between Gateshead and Newcastle. With the twin cities expanding fast, there was a call for a more convenient option of crossing, and up stepped the … Continue reading →

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Linkspans and how they are used

Posted on 10th March 2017 by pinnacleadmin

Linkspans are a type of drawbridge. Specifically, they are drawbridges that are used in the shipping industry to bridge the gap between the ship itself and the shore. Linkspans tend to use hydraulics to move and lower the drawbridge. This … Continue reading →

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How To Look After Your Ship Deck

Posted on 28th February 2017 by pinnacleadmin

One of the top priorities on board ship is keeping any passengers safe, and since they tend to spend most of their time on board on deck, it makes sense to ensure your ship’s flooring is well maintained. Without proper … Continue reading →

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History of Bridges

Posted on 25th January 2017 by pinnacleadmin

While it is impossible to say with complete certainty, the first bridges were most likely natural. Fallen trees or avalanches would have created access to new areas and possibilities for the early humans and as they spread and expanded across … Continue reading →

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Our Bridges & Marine Deck Systems

Posted on 10th January 2017 by pinnacleadmin

Top quality bridges and marine deck systems are essential for both commercial and private uses. Our bridges and marine deck systems are durable, sturdy, and highly functional. We provide hard wearing and slip resistant surfaces for all kinds of bridges … Continue reading →

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