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Engineering aspects of Howrah Bridge at Kolkata (1943) / Amitabha Ghoshal.
Van Pelt Library TG104.K65 G46 2021
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ghoshal, Amitabha, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Howrah Bridge (Howrah and Kolkata, India)--History.
- Howrah Bridge (Howrah and Kolkata, India).
- India--Howrah Bridge (Howrah and Kolkata).
- Genre:
- History.
- Physical Description:
- xiii, 88 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021.
- Summary:
- "This book covers all the engineering aspects of Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge, explaining planning, design of super-structures, sub-structures and foundations along with fabrication and erection with a separate section on special features"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction
- This Book
- The Crying Need for a Bridge
- The Pontoon Predecessor
- Origins of the New Howrah Bridge
- Reference
- 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
- The Bridge Takes a Final Shape
- Invitation of Global Tenders
- 3. Preparation of Tender Document
- Lookout for Bidders
- Bid Stipulations
- Design Loads
- Material Specification
- Design of Compression Joints
- Tender Documents for Fair Bidding
- Socio-political Developments
- Comparison of Tenders
- References
- 4. Design of Superstructure
- Challenges
- Structural Arrangement
- Truss Geometry
- Deck Arrangement
- Towers
- Anchor Structure
- Flexibility of Structure along Both Axes
- Design for Earthquake Forces
- Prestressing of Steel Members
- Designing for Erection Condition
- 5. Design of Foundations
- Investigation
- Design of the Tower Foundations
- Design of Anchorages
- 6. Construction of Foundations
- Constructions at Site: Preparatory Works
- Construction Work: Execution at Site
- Innovations
- 7. Steel Work: Supply and Fabrication
- Selection of Steel
- Fabrication of Steelwork
- 8. Erection of Steelwork
- Erection Equipment
- Erection of Steelwork in Anchorages
- 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
- 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.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Ghoshal, Amithaba. Engineering aspects of Howrah Bridge at Kolkata (1943)
- ISBN:
- 9780367544744
- 0367544741
- 9780367544799
- 0367544792
- OCLC:
- 1239801860
- Publisher Number:
- 99988110642
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