Whenever the chenab railway bridge is finally completed, it will be more than just another bridge but a prestigious symbol of how far india and its railway engineers have come since the countrys first mile of railway track became operational more than 150 years ago. This easytouse software allows you to estimate costs in minutes share your plans. Chenab bridge under construction evolved from the drafts of j. The construction work of arch bridge on worlds highest railway bridge over the chenab river began with tradition rituals in rough terrain of jammu and. Bridge construction methods building a bridge is a complex undertaking requiring knowledge and expertise.
This is a cad animation of the ongoing chenab railway bridge project. Concrete and steel are best known options for contemporary bridge construction. The chenab bridge is an indian railway steel and concrete arch bridge under construction between bakkal and kauri in the reasi district of jammu and kashmir in india. If the plank is thin in relation to its length, it will sag.
A video showing the construction of the chenab bridge in india. Critical success factors for efficient bridge construction have been studied in this master thesis. The main feature of the chenab bridge is its 467 metres. Chenab bridge, jammu and kashmir, india railway technology. Pdf conceptual design of the chenab bridge in india. Traditionally, steel construction has been most commonly used for very long spans, however, concrete arches are now also being used for big bridges. We used bim to design the tallest and longestspanning arch railway bridge in the world. Chenab river railway arch bridge spatial precision. It is the most common construction choice today when a bridge is required to span more than 300. The chenab bridge is a dual track railway arch bridge under construction in india. April 1996 preface this manual has been prepared to assist the project supervisor in the supervision of bridge construction projects. This study was carried out at the request of rasmus rempling, at the division of structural engineering, concrete structures, at chalmers university of technology, sweden during the spring 2014. Thats what you expect from digital takeoff software. It must be as accurate as possible and should be based on all available engineering and design data.
The chenab bridge soon to be worlds highest railway bridge. Precastprestressed concrete institute northeast region paper prepared for presentation at the bridges adjusting to new realities a session of the 2010 annual conference of the. The chenab bridge, which is under construction between bakkal and kauri in the reasi district, is part of indian railways mega plan to connect kashmir valley with udhampur known as jammuudhampursrinagarbaramulla rail line. Several variables, including engineering constraints, costs, and environmental impacts come into play when deciding which construction method to use and bridge type to build. Introduction the chenab bridge is an arch bridge under construction in india. Railway bridge taller than the eiffel tower over the chenab. The free span length of the bridge is 467m measured from the surface of the river below. In september 2008 it was announced that the chenab bridge. Chapter 2 quantity takeoff the quantity takeoff is an important part of the cost estimate. The 3d model also generated reports for material quantity takeoff, assembly. Bridge construction manual guidelines to project supervisors bridge engineering page 2 revision. Construction of the smaller bridge is a preliminary step in the development and testing of the various components which will be utilized on this larger bridge. The construction of chenab bridge has been awarded to afcons infrastructure limited under the direction of konkan railways.
Construction contingency a standardized markup applied to the construction cost of a project that accounts for uncertainties in quantities, unit costs, and minor risk events that typically take place during construction. Canadian precastprestressed concrete institute rita seraderian, p. The chenab bridge is an indian railway steel and concrete arch bridge under construction between bakkal and kauri in the reasi district of jammu and kashmir. Construction begins of bridge over pakistans river chenab. Tally systems provides the gold standard of construction takeoff software, backed by a mix of cutting edge technology and an unparalleled legacy of over 25 years as an industry leader. Jun 28, 2011 a video showing the construction of the chenab bridge in india. The 1,315mlong bridge is being built at a height of 359m.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday to mark the start of construction of a 1kmlong bridge over the river chenab in pakistan. It spans the chenab river between bakkal and kauri, in reasi district of jammu and kashmir. Ganges in bihar is indias most expensive bridge project. Accelerated bridge construction on the fast track to success.
When completed, the bridge will be 1,315 m 4,314 ft long, with a 480 m 1,570 ft trussed arch span, 359 m 1,178 ft above the river chenab and a 650 m 2, ft long. Chenab bridge chenab bridge worlds highest railway. India will soon boast the worlds tallest railway bridge, construction of which is on in full swing, over the river chenab in the hostile terrain of jammu and kashmir. Limit state theory of design has been chosen to be pursued according to bs codes. Chenab railway bridge construction animation cadmec. It will span the chenab river, between bakkal and kauri, in the reasi district of jammu and kashmir. Phased array ultrasonic testing pau t at design and construction of special bridge across the river chenab at km. Contractors that are equipped to move fill material will take advantage of this method. Highest in the world in this section a major bridge is being constructed on the river chenab at a height of 390 mts above the riverbed. The article in the specifications and the section in the construction manual are listed directly. Page iv wsdot cost estimating manual for projects m 3034. The alignment crosses a deep gorge of the chenab river, which necessitates construction of a longspan bridge. The technique of cablestayed construction has been used and continually developed over the last 50years. Jun 24, 2010 can you imagine performing a takeoff from a pdf with software, simple pointandclick.
Chapter 5 quantities calculations 5 2 apr 2007 rev sept 2015 estimated quantities for the more common bridge associated bid items shall be based on the units and accuracy shown in the following. New bridge construction handbook the purpose of this handbook is to help the field inspectors find the information they need by listing the different resource documents for a particular subject. Abc is bridge construction that uses innovative planning, design, materials, and construction methods in a safe and costeffective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges. We provide bridge construction equipment for lifting, launching, transport and final erection of heavy components for all types of bridges including. Abc is bridge construction that uses design and construction methods to reduce the onsite construction time and mobility impacts that occur when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges. Chenab bridge soars through construction process thanks to brim. Nov 07, 2017 railways has launched the main arch of the worlds highest bridge on the river chenab in jammu and kashmirs reasi district which will provide direct connectivity to the kashmir valley. Chenab bridge, worlds highest rail bridge, is indias.
When complete, the 359meter high bridge on river chenab will be the worlds highest. This leg is regarded as the toughest part of the project as it. Accelerated bridge construction federal highway administration. Ppc deck planks, a type of stayinplace form used in construction of bridge decks, could speed construction of a bridge deck. The 5 km bogibeel roadcumrail bridge across river brahmaputra will become the longest bridge.
When complete, the 359meter high bridge on river chenab. The chenab bridge is a railway steel and concrete arch bridge under construction between bakkal and kauri in the reasi from udhampur to. Construction of arch bridge on worlds tallest railway. Registered carrier departures are domestic takeoffs and. More than 203 km of approach roads have been built along construction sites for carrying away debris. When completed, the bridge will span the chenab river at a height of 359 m 1,178 ft above the river, making it the worlds highest rail bridge. Chenab bridge is an under instruction railway arch bridge and makes the most important part of railway line connecting jammu with srinagar. What is less known is that this arch bridge, being built over the chenab river in. Given below the detail specifications of these spreadsheets. The considerations and prices utilized in the sheet were set in accordance with track of present bridge contract bidding procedures. Many of the worlds major bridges have been constructed using dorman long bridge erection equipment. Critical success factors for efficient bridge construction. Bridge construction methods, asset management and planning.
In the construction industry there are many terms thrown around depending on your specific trade, but one that is common to estimators from all trades is the construction takeoff also known as the quantity takeoff or material takeoff, which is the first step in the construction. Oct 21, 2019 the choice of bridge design will be determined by the height, ground conditions and the clear span required. Dec 15, 2015 jammu and kashmir will welcome the initiation of the worlds highest railway bridge on the legendary chenab river. Built at the height of 359 meters from the river bed level, the bridge will leave behind the worlds current tallest railway bridge 275 meters over the beipanjiang in chinas guizhou province. This bridge design excel sheet consists of 11 individual excel sheets which are supported with the most recent codes like aci, aashto lrfd, etc. Completed design and construction of 280 mtr long permanent bridge over river chenab on road jammuakhnoor under the c.
Apr, 2012 since the newly proposed location had a higher bed level, the height of the bridge, had it been constructed there, would have come down to about 120150 meters from river bed the railways decided to stick to the location it had originally chosen to construct the chenab bridge billed as the highest in the world at a height of 359 metres. If you have not created a ticket yet then you would need to register or create a new ticket to begin. Accelerated bridge construction on the fast track to success rob burak, p. This cad simulation is creation of cadmec and this video is owned, controlled or licensed by or to cadmec its. He is a certified lead auditor of iso 9001 and was conferred with lifetime achievement award 2019 by the. Metal stayinplace forms used in one of the contracts is also briefly addressed in this report.
Worlds tallest rail bridge over river chenab by 2020 says. Standard specifications for bridge construction section 1, excavation march 20 1 1 1. Designed by consultants from finland and germany, the 1. Chenab bridge, located in northern india, is being constructed as part of the new. The projects full scope consists of replacement of the existing 56year old bridge over the allegheny river figure 1, reconstruction of 7,850 feet of approach roadway, reconstruction of the allegheny valley interchange ramps, replacement of three other bridges, and construction of several major retaining walls. It crosses the river chenab near the village of kauri. This type of construction allows forms and workers to operate efficiently at grade, instead of being suspended above the ground and traffic. That indian railways is building the worlds highest railway bridge is a well known fact for many.
Chenab bridge is located in the jammu and kashmir area in the northern part of india. Bridge construction free download as powerpoint presentation. On the contrary, there is only one bridge over the river chenab at ramban, jammu province connecting the valley of kashmir with. Tally systems has been a leader in the construction takeoff software industry for over 25 years. In september 2008 it was announced that the chenab bridge project was interrupted despite the completion of substructure of the approach viaduct.
Farmers get employment at bridge construction site sitting on a khatiya bed outside his home located on the bank of the river chenab. The construction of the chenab river bridge is likely to be completed by july. The construction work of arch bridge on worlds highest railway bridge over the chenab river began with tradition rituals in rough terrain of jammu and kashmir. The chenab bridge was scheduled to be completed in december 2009. Download bridge cost estimate worksheet bridge estimate. When completed, the bridge will be 1,315 m 4,314 ft long, with a 480 m 1,570 ft trussed arch span, 359 m 1,178 ft above the river chenab. The construction of the bridge began in 2004, but the work was stalled in 200809 over passenger safety concerns and due to.
The free arch span of the bridge is of 467 meters, measured from the surface of the river below. Katrabanihal is the most difficult rail section under construction, claims the railways. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. The construction industrys top estimating integration platform. A railway bridge taller than the eiffel tower is being built across the chenab river in jammu and kashmir and is slated to be ready by 2019.
Its intent is to establish a basis for the relationship with the contractor and. A bridge is a structure that permits us to cross over an obstacle. Once completed, it will be the tallest rail bridge in the world. Here we provide you the information about the highest railway bridge project in the world chenab bridge following are a portion of the design contemplations considered. When completed, the bridge will be 1,315 m long, with a 480 m trussed arch span, 359 m above the river chenab and a 650 m long steel viaduct on the kauri side. For the construction and future maintenance of a 460 m long and 330 m high arch bridge for the railway line jammusrinagar in india an innovative cable. In basic, advanced and premier, etakeoffs construction blueprint software can make takeoff more efficient for all trades. Here we provide you the information about the highest railway bridge project in the world chenab bridge following are a. Accelerated bridge construction abc methods have been successfully used by many stas for both planned and emergency bridge projects. However, the total cost of abc projects are not completely understood let alone being included in the decision making process for such projects. Conceptual design of the chenab bridge in india sciencedirect. But there are many situations when a turnout is required to take off from a.
Due to the enormous scale and complexity of this project, bridge information. Railways has launched the main arch of the worlds highest bridge on the river chenab in jammu and kashmirs reasi district which will provide. Estimating the total cost of accelerated bridge construction. Dlt bridge construction equipment bridge construction machines.
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