Amid bridge collapses in Bihar, NHAI team of design experts set up

A recent circular on hiring of design experts stated that the division will check and review the adequacy of design for various components of bridge; foundation, substructure and superstructure considering the durability and long term serviceability.The team will also assess and verify the sequence and methodology of construction. Analysis of any revision of the design and drawings supporting the structure due to change in site conditions or any other valid reason would also be done by the newly formed teams of experts. “To assist NHAI on any technical matters…To review the geotechnical data…to prepare standard drawing and design of structure like VUPs (vehicle underpasses), LVUPs (light vehicle underpasses), culverts, among other works,” read the circular.



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