Bridge Standards Review (Malawi): In-depthreview, including SATCC Codes

Desk-based Review of the Bridge Standards used in Malawi, including the SATCC* Code of Practice and Specification documents. The aim of this review was to understand the consistency, challenges and gaps between the different guidelines and standards used for Bridge design in Malawi and to provide recommendations for improvement of Malawi’s Bridge design practice. The specific objectives included:
a) To understand how accessible the standards are in Malawi;
b) To understand how risk hazard is incorporated in to the design of bridges in Malawi;
c) To understand how climate change is considered in Bridge Design and;
d) To understand the bridge infrastructure maintenance regime from the proposed design standards to ensure safety during its life span.

*Southern African Transport and Communications Commissions