This volume investigates the technical challenges and structural advantages of implementing continuous and integral bridge designs to eliminate expansion joints. The text compiles invited contributions from the 1993 Henderson Colloquium, organized by the British Group of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE). It presents a comprehensive review of international design methodologies, material performance, and the long-term maintenance benefits associated with joint-free bridge construction.

Experts recognize this collection as a foundational reference for understanding the evolution of integral bridge design in the late 20th century. Practitioners frequently cite the proceedings for its detailed technical insights into structural continuity and the mitigation of joint-related maintenance issues.