Atal tunnel (Rohtang) is a roadway tunnel constructed at an altitude of 3060 m above mean sea level, making it the highest highway tunnel in the world. At 9.02 km length, it is also the longest bi-directional single-tube roadway tunnel ...
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Bogibeel: Construction of the Longest Rail-Road Bridge of India
The 4940 m long Bogibeel bridge is currently the longest rail-road bridge in India. It is built on the mighty Brahmaputra river in Assam, 17 km away from Dibrugarh, and connects the city with the Dhemaji district. This two-tier bridge ...
Matrimandir: Construction Features of a Unique Temple
Matrimandir (meaning: mother’s temple) is a golden spherical structure that appears to be emerging out of the earth, signifying the birth of a new consciousness. The temple, also termed as the “soul of the city,” is located in the experimental ...
Statue of Unity: Structural and Construction Features of the World’s Tallest Statue
The Statue of Unity depicts India’s first deputy prime minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It is situated near the Sardar Sarovar dam in the state of Gujarat. With a height of 182 m, the statue stands conveniently taller than its predecessor, ...
Mjøstårnet: The Tallest Timber Building in the World
Mjøstårnet (pronounced:/mæo-stâr-n?t/) is the tallest timber building in the world. It is a big step towards the adoption of green construction as it portrays timber as an exceptional replacement for bricks and cement. Mjøstårnet is 84.5 m tall and stands ...
Pixel Building: A Check on Carbon Emissions
The building construction sector is a significant contributor to the overall global carbon emissions. This includes the emissions during the construction phase as well as throughout the building’s operational life. The construction phase comprises emissions due to equipment, heavy machinery, ...