Gujarat: First 100m Span Of 2 X 100m Long Steel Bridge Launched Over NH-48 For Bullet Train Project

In an important milestone for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train challenge, the primary 100-metre span of a 2 X 100 metre lengthy metal bridge was once effectively introduced over the bustling NH-48 close to Nadiad, Gujarat, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) introduced on Friday.

“This ‘Make in India’ steel bridge comprising two 100 m long steel spans is planned for crossing NH-48 for the Bullet Train corridor, out of which one has been successfully launched,” as according to a National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited liberate.

NH-48 is likely one of the busiest highways, with six lanes (3 lanes on each and every facet). The first span of the bridge was once introduced at the freeway around the 3 lanes through sliding the span for roughly 200 m from one finish. The release was once performed consistent with a agenda to make sure a easy visitors float at the busy freeway, minimising disruption to street customers.

“The 100 m span of this steel bridge, measuring approximately 14.6 meters in height and 14.3 meters in width, weighs around 1414 metric tons. Fabricated at the workshop in Salasar, near Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, the steel bridges are designed for a 100-year lifespan,” the discharge learn.

The bridge is built with roughly 57,200 Tor-Shear Type High Strength (TTHS) bolts, C5 machine portray, and elastomeric bearings. It was once assembled on brief trestles at a top of 14.9 meters above the bottom and was once moved the use of an automated mechanism with two semi-automatic jacks, each and every in a position to lifting 250 heaps, with mac-alloy bars.

“There are 28 steel bridges planned for the entire corridor. Out of which, 11 steel bridges are in Maharashtra and 17 are in Gujarat. Seven steel bridges have been successfully launched in Gujarat over Railways/DFCC tracks, Highways & Bhilosa Industry,” the discharge learn.