Rehabilitation and replacement of bearings of Balaram ridge on NH-14 of East-West corridor

Various measures adopted to rehabilitate a bridge superstructure which was severely damaged with bearings in tilted position are described in this paper. Also highlighted are the distress diagnosis and retrofitting techniques used for different components of the bridge, in general, and bearing, in particular. A special emphasis has been given to the work on lifting and replacement of bearings of the distressed spans, as well as a detailed explanation of the methodology of works.

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• Authors:
  • Kumar, Atul
  • Goyal, J K
  • Tiwari, Devesh
  • Das, Shankh
• Publication Date: 2011-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: pp 39-46
• Serial:
  • Indian Highways
  • Volume: 39
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Indian Roads Congress
  • ISSN: 0376-7256

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge bearings; Bridge superstructures; Equipment replacement; Lifting equipment; Methodology; Rehabilitation; Retrofitting
• Identifier Terms: Balaram Bridge
• Geographic Terms: Gujarat (India); India
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01350669
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 29 2011 2:56PM