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This book covers all the engineering aspects of Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge, explaining planning, design of super-structures, sub-structures and foundations along with fabrication and erection with a separate section on special features. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Dedication 6 Table of Contents 8 Preface 12 Acknowledgement 14 Chapter 1: Introduction 16 This Book 16 The Crying Need for a Bridge 16 The Pontoon Predecessor 18 Origins of the New Howrah Bridge 20 Reference 23 Chapter 2: Planning of the Final Option 24 Clearances for River Traffic 24 Development of Final Design of Bridge 25 Alternatives Explored 26 Balanced Cantilever Option 26 Floating Permanent Bridge 27 Modified Balance Cantilever Option 28 Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge 28 Balanced Cantilever Option with High Tensile Steel 29 The Bridge Takes a Final Shape 30 Invitation of Global Tenders 30 Reference 31 Chapter 3: Preparation of Tender Document 32 Lookout for Bidders 32 Bid STIPULATIONS 33 Design Loads 33 Magnitude of various loads 34 Material Specification 35 Design of Compression Joints 37 Tender Documents FOR FAIR BIDDING 37 Socio-political Developments 38 Comparison of Tenders 39 Refe

Author

Amitabha Ghoshal

Language

EN