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Institution
of Mechanical Engineers Bath
and Bristol Area Annual
General Meeting and Talk Friday
22nd March 2002 at 7-00p.m. Dyrham
Park |
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The London Eye
by
Allan Mann
At 135 m high, the London Eye is the World’s largest observation wheel and is
the fourth tallest structure in London. The Engineering of the Wheel includes
many novel features such as the design of the rim, main spindle and capsules;
the ride control systems and the treatment of wind dynamics. Under UK
regulations, the London Eye is classified as a ‘ride’.
Dr Allan Mann will give an illustrated presentation on the project as a
whole, describiing the engineering aspects of the Wheel’s design and
construction: the mechanical drive and electrical systems: instrumentation: and the acchievement of
safety.
Dr Mann is a Divisional Director at Babtie Allott & Lomax where he
specialises in structural work, mainly for the defence and nuclear
industries.
Dyrham Park is just of the A46, two mile
south of Junction 18 of the M4.