| Description |
1 online resource (103 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgement -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- This Book -- The Crying Need for a Bridge -- The Pontoon Predecessor -- Origins of the New Howrah Bridge -- Reference -- Chapter 2: Planning of the Final Option -- Clearances for River Traffic -- Development of Final Design of Bridge -- Alternatives Explored -- Balanced Cantilever Option -- Floating Permanent Bridge -- Modified Balance Cantilever Option -- Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge -- Balanced Cantilever Option with High Tensile Steel |
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The Bridge Takes a Final Shape -- Invitation of Global Tenders -- Reference -- Chapter 3: Preparation of Tender Document -- Lookout for Bidders -- Bid STIPULATIONS -- Design Loads -- Magnitude of various loads -- Material Specification -- Design of Compression Joints -- Tender Documents FOR FAIR BIDDING -- Socio-political Developments -- Comparison of Tenders -- References -- Chapter 4: Design of Superstructure -- Challenges -- Structural Arrangement -- Truss Geometry -- Deck Arrangement -- Towers -- Anchor Structure -- Flexibility of Structure along Both Axis -- Design for Earthquake Forces |
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Prestressing of Steel Members -- Designing for Erection Condition -- References -- Chapter 5: Design of Foundations -- Challenges -- Investigation -- Design of the Tower Foundations -- Design of Anchorages -- References -- Chapter 6: Construction of Foundations -- Challenges -- Constructions at Site: Preparatory Works -- Construction Work: Execution at Site -- Innovations -- References -- Chapter 7: Steel Work: Supply and Fabrication -- Selection of Steel -- Fabrication of Steelwork -- References -- Chapter 8: Erection of Steelwork -- Erection Equipment -- Erection of Steelwork in Anchorages |
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Erection of ANCHOR SPAN Steelwork -- Erection of the Cantilever Arm -- Erection of Suspended Span -- Closure of the Suspended Span -- Erection of Deck Structure -- Site Riveting -- References -- Chapter 9: An Epilogue -- The Bridge as Calcutta's Icon -- Relief for the Howrah-Calcutta Traffic -- Didactic and Engineering Features -- Impact on Local Industry -- Local Steelwork Industry Comes of Age -- Maintenance and Present Condition of the Bridge -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- K -- L -- M -- N -- P -- R -- S -- T |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781000425642 |
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1000425649 |
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