Howrah Bridge has recently completed 75 years of service for the twin Indian cities of Kolkata and Howrah and is considered as an iconic landmark of the city. It remains in a good shape as a structure and is likely ...
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Golden Gate Bridge: Construction of One of the Longest Suspension Bridges in the World
The Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco Bay to Marine County and is seen as a symbol of power and progress of the United States of America. It is a type of suspension bridge with a tower at each end, ...
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 ...
What is Bridge Pier? Types of Bridge Piers
A bridge pier is a type of structure that extend to the ground below or into the water. It is used to support bridge superstructure and transfer the loads to the foundation. The bridge piers can be constructed to be ...
Grade Separation and Interchanges
Grade separation is a method developed to avoid the disruption of traffic flow at intersections. Grade separation is adopted at junctions where two or more surface transport axes cross with each other. Different types of grade separation structures, advantages and ...
Integral Bridges – Types, Advantages and Limitations
What is an Integral bridge? Integral bridges are constructed without any joints between spans or between span and abutments. The superstructure along with abutments acts as single structural element. Types of Integral Bridges Integrals bridges are classified into four types ...
12 Types of Loads Considered for Design of Bridge Structures
Various types of loads are considered for design of bridge structures. These loads and their combinations decides the safety of the bridge construction during its use under all circumstances. The design loads should be considered properly for perfect design of ...
Aesthetic Guidelines for Bridge Structures
If bridge structure has aesthetically pleasant appearance, it will contribute the improvement of city and landscape appearances. However, there are cases in which bridge structures deteriorates landscape due to its ugly appearances. That is why this article will shed light ...