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Construction of coronation bridge of Tista river, North Bengal, India
Work described from contractor's point of view; main arch has span of 276 ft; cantilever construction was adopted but it was practicable to use this method up to certain point only, leaving central gap of 120 ft; this was closed by means of steel framed Melan arch springing from seatings at ends of cantilevers. (See also Instn Civ Engrs -- J v 26 n 7 May 1946 p 384-96, 2 supp plates)
Construction of coronation bridge of Tista river, North Bengal, India
Work described from contractor's point of view; main arch has span of 276 ft; cantilever construction was adopted but it was practicable to use this method up to certain point only, leaving central gap of 120 ft; this was closed by means of steel framed Melan arch springing from seatings at ends of cantilevers. (See also Instn Civ Engrs -- J v 26 n 7 May 1946 p 384-96, 2 supp plates)
Construction of coronation bridge of Tista river, North Bengal, India
Surveyor
Sexton, C.G. (author)
1946
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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