Gujarat: First 100m Span Of two X 100m Lengthy Metal Bridge Launched Over NH-48 For Bullet Prepare Mission | India Information

In a big milestone for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Prepare mission, the primary 100-metre span of a 2 X 100 metre lengthy metal bridge was efficiently launched over the bustling NH-48 close to Nadiad, Gujarat, the Nationwide Excessive Velocity Rail Company Restricted (NHSRCL) introduced on Friday.

“This ‘Make in India’ metal bridge comprising two 100 m lengthy metal spans is deliberate for crossing NH-48 for the Bullet Prepare hall, out of which one has been efficiently launched,” as per a Nationwide Excessive Velocity Rail Company Restricted launch.

NH-48 is likely one of the busiest highways, with six lanes (three lanes on both sides). The primary span of the bridge was launched on the freeway throughout the three lanes by sliding the span for about 200 m from one finish. The launch was carried out in keeping with a schedule to make sure a easy site visitors movement on the busy freeway, minimising disruption to highway customers.

“The 100 m span of this metal bridge, measuring roughly 14.6 meters in top and 14.3 meters in width, weighs round 1414 metric tons. Fabricated on the workshop in Salasar, close to Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, the metal bridges are designed for a 100-year lifespan,” the discharge learn.

The bridge is constructed with roughly 57,200 Tor-Shear Kind Excessive Energy (TTHS) bolts, C5 system portray, and elastomeric bearings. It was assembled on short-term trestles at a top of 14.9 meters above the bottom and was moved utilizing an computerized mechanism with two semi-automatic jacks, every able to lifting 250 tons, with mac-alloy bars.

“There are 28 metal bridges deliberate for the complete hall. Out of which, 11 metal bridges are in Maharashtra and 17 are in Gujarat. Seven metal bridges have been efficiently launched in Gujarat over Railways/DFCC tracks, Highways & Bhilosa Trade,” the discharge learn.