Integral Abutment Bridges
The conventional bridges use expansion joints and bearings to accommodate the thermal movements of the bridge. However, they don't completely eliminate the distress caused because of the expansion and contraction of deck
Restoration of 45 Years Old PSC Bridge by External Post Tensioning
The use and advantages of Post Tensioning are very well known in the Civil Engg Industry as it has been in use for the last 40 to 50 years. Post tensioning is one of the best methods to induce stresses in the concrete
Signature Bridge: A Landmark Engineering Marvel in the Making
Wazirabad Bridge or Signature Bridge Project is an initiative of Delhi Government, planned during the Commonwealth Games. It was conceptualized to be a landmark tourist icon that would also speed up the movement of expanding vehicular traffic
Analysis of Integral Abutment Bridge by Grillage Method
An integral bridge may be defined as having no expansion joints or sliding bearings, the deck is continuous across the length of the bridge. Integral bridges are alternatively referred to as integral abutment bridges, joint less bridges, integral
Soil Structure Interaction of Integral Bridge Using Finite Element Method
A type of bridge that is used extensively in road applications in particular is the integral abutment bridge (IAB). The concept of "integral abutment bridge" has recently become a topic of remarkable
Rehabilitation of Distressed Bridges
Before carrying out any testing of the concrete structures using NDT methods, visual inspection of the structure is a must. Visual inspection is not confined to the surface, it also include examination of bearings
Strengthening of Mithi River Bridge at Mumbai Airport
Strengthening of RCC structural elements is a common task for maintenance nowadays. For the purpose of strengthening, several materials and methods are available such as sprayed concrete
Bridge Health Management
Bridge maintenance is necessary to keep all bridges traffic worthy. Immediately on completion of a bridge there is a need to keep observation on its behaviour under various conditions Distress if any
Prestressed Concrete Bridges for Nad-al-Sheba Race Course, Dubai
Dubai, one of the seven emirates was just a small fishermen colony, about fifty years ago (Fig.1a). But in the past 35 years, i.e. after the formation of United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai has developed by leaps and
Bridge Barriers and Parapets
Pedestrian barriers are typically the post/baluster type. Traffic barriers however come in avariety of configurations to suit particular circumstances, including flexible, semi-rigid, rigid beam and post
Fast Track Design and Construction of Bridges in India
Over the last 150 years, India witnessed glorious opportunities in the field of Bridge Engineering. The advent of Railways in India necessitated bridging major rivers. Well foundations were extensive
Bridge Over Corace River in Gimigliano Municipality: Urgent Traffic Rehabilitation
This work was one of the boldest kind of Maillarts ever made by Adriano Galli. This is the first example of arched road bridge, made of reinforced concrete and with stiffening deck in the South
I-35W Mississippi River Bridge Collapse and the G/P Phenomenon
The I-35W Mississippi River Bridge was constructed in 1967 to serve Interstate W35 traffic in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The bridge was provided with eight lanes for traffic which in 2007 numbered about 140,000
Planning, Design & Construction of Grade Separator Near Apsara Border, Delhi
Rapid development and urbanization of Delhi and surrounding areas coupled with the high average income of the populace (with large standard deviation) has largely eclipsed socio-cultural traits
An Overview of Modern Chinese Bridges
Infrastructure is the backbone of modernization, and bridges are a major element of infrastructure. Consequently, bridge construction took off as modernization and industrialization increased
Sustainable Bridges for Every Bridge Engineer
As "green design" has become mainstream, examples of bridges with notable "green" features can now be found all over the world. . The Kurilpa Pedestrian Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, designed by
Transportation Infrastructure Needs and Developments
Mobility is fundamental to economic and social activities of any country. Mobility is provided by the transportation infrastructure and this has a huge impact on the development and welfare
Innovations in Plate Girder Design
Plate girders are often used in structures having spans more than 15-20m. Normal plate girders are provided with intermediate and edge stiffeners, to utilize the post buckling strength of the webs. However
Well Foundations for Bridges are Obsolete!!!
Bridge foundations are the most complicated and difficult to construct. Unexpected difficulties cause delays, extra costs and revision of designs due to altered situations. Loss of human lives
Rail Bridges; Hanging on the Edges
Railway's history is abound with stories of old bridges to have collapsed under the weight of moving trains, but this is the first time that a bridge has fallen on a train. Recently, a freak accident snuffed out
Castleford Bridge Pride of Castleford
The 'S' shaped new footbridge in Castleford represents the culmination of strong working partnership, unwavering community commitment, whole-hearted and holistic effort of the people
Longer and Longer Concrete Viaducts for Transportation Growing Needs
Transportation needs are increasing very much in developing countries. Both urban and inter-cities transportation infrastructures are being developed very fast for highways and railways
Resurgence of Aluminium in Structural Engineering
More than half a century ago this author presented a paper on "Basic Concepts of Structural Theory of Aluminium Alloys" at the 4th Congress of IABSE (International Assoc. of Bridge and Structural
Launching Systems for Segmental Bridges
India has witnessed a large growth in the field of construction, with construction sector comprising 40% to 50% of India’s capital expenditure on the projects in various sectors. While the growth has been equal
A Study On Cable Suspension Footbridge
Cable suspension bridges are supported by two main steel cables. The deck is hung from suspender cables or steel rods. The cables are anchored into the stream banks and are supported by intermediate
Hangzhou Bay Bridge the Longest Trans-Ocean Bridge
The construction or an infrastructure boom throughout the world has given the chance to the equipment and machinery manufacturers to understand the requirement of the builders, contractors, designers
Design and Construction Features of Nivedita Bridge
The tradition is one of iconic crossings across the river Hooghly in the stretch of the river falling within the enlarged Kolkata metro area – Vivekananda Bridge (Bally Bridge), Rabindar Setu, (Howrah Bridge) and Vidyasagar
Co-relationship of Seismic (EDR) & (PGA) for Cable Stayed Bridge
The evolution of the modern cable-stayed bridges took place almost exclusively in postwar Germany in the early fifties. Since then, it has become increasingly popular in many countries because of its remarkable structural efficiency
Panipat Elevated Expressway Project
Panipat, the war city of India situated at 90 km from National capital,Delhi, has a glorious past in the Indian history. It is said that at the time of battle of Mahabharat one of the five villages which
Omkareshwar Spillway Bridge
The Omkareshwar Dam Project was conceived in 1965 as an irrigation and power dam to be built in the Central Indian State of Madhya Pradesh. The project entails the construction of a 73 meter high concrete gravity dam on the Narmada River
