Description:;This was the first transit system to use automated driverless trains propelled by linear induction motors. ;Owner:;BC Transit;Client:;First Peter Kiewit Sons Ltd., then BC Transit;Scope of Work:;In 1984, Buckland & Taylor Ltd. provided construction engineering for the placement of 1100 prestressed concrete beams to an accuracy of 3 mm (1/8 inch). This involved the design of falsework that would attach onto many different columns. The deflection of the falsework when a beam was placed on it exceeded the tolerance of 3 mm, so the falsework had to be set with extreme accuracy to compensate for the anticipated deflection, on the twisting superelevated guideway. In 1990 and 1998, Buckland & Taylor Ltd. assisted in evaluating the existing guideway to see if it could carry heavier trains.;In 1993, the Company was commissioned to prepare the maintenance manual for the entire guideway structure. The company also supplies a member of the stand-by team that will evaluate the guideway immediately after an earthquake.

Description:;This cable-stayed bridge carries two tracks of light rapid transit across the Fraser River. CBA-Buckland & Taylor provided design services to the client. ;Total Length including Approach spans: 616 m (2020 ft);Main Span: 340 m (1115 ft);Tower Height: 117 m (384 ft);Owner and Client:;BC Transit;Scope of Work:;Buckland & Taylor Ltd. originated the idea of having a cable-stayed bridge and in joint venture with CBA Engineering Ltd., designed the steel and concrete composite alternative for a design competition, and performed the train/structure dynamic analysis for both competing designs.;In 1986 the CBA-Buckland & Taylor design was underbid by half a percent; but the company later (1991) assisted with an evaluation of the pre-stressed concrete bridge that was built to determine if it could carry heavier trains. ;It is the world's longest span cable-stayed bridge carrying mass transit only.

Description:;Two lanes, seven through truss spans ;Total Length: 600 m (2000 ft);Owner and Client:;Government of Yukon;Scope of Work:;Buckland & Taylor Ltd. performed a condition survey and evaluated the bridge for current legal loads which exceed the original design loads. Complete 1991. ;This is the longest bridge on the Alaska Highway.

Description:;Lions' Gate bridge is the longest suspension bridge in Western Canada. It was opened to traffic in 1938 and has been a landmark of Vancouver ever since. ;Total Length including Approach spans: 1517.3 m (4978 ft );Main Span: 473 m (1550 ft);Tower Height: 111 m (364 ft);Owner:;Goverment of British Columbia;Scope of Work:;Since 1972 Buckland & Taylor Ltd. has been the engineer for all significant work done on this bridge. The work performed to date has earned a number of awards and has included the following: ;world's first replacement of a concrete deck with a steel orthotropic deck during short night time closures. ;development of analysis-and-survey technique for evaluation of suspension bridges ;derivation of modern traffic design loading for long span structures for the first time ;development of criteria for aerodynamic stability ;derivation of wind buffeting forces ;the largest bridge model to be wind tunnel tested in turbulent flow (from 1976-1991) ;the rotation of two foundations without interruption of traffic ;improved ship impact resistance ;assessment of seismic capacity ;successful correlation of calculated and measured ambient vibrations ;measured values of structural damping ;discovery of long term cable stretch ;installation of ornamental lighting ;plans for the complete replacement of the suspended structure during short closures

Location:;Vancouver, BC, Canada;Description:;Six lane bridge deck truss bridge with a through truss main span and concrete approaches. ;Total Length: 836 m (2743 ft);Main Span: 90 m (294 ft);Owner and Client:;City of Vancouver;Scope of Work:;Base isolation bearings were installed to reduce the seismic demand on the brittle pier structures, and the trusses were strengthened with added bracing. Complete 1992.