Jammu & Kashmir
Anji Khad Bridge
- 18 Jan 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Recently, Indian Railways completed the Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- It is a key component of the Udampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project, designed to enhance regional connectivity and drive economic growth.
Key Points
- About the Bridge:
- The bridge spans 725.5 meters with a 331-meter-high pylon, built to withstand winds up to 213 km/h and support trains traveling at 100 km/h.
- It utilizes 96 cables of varying lengths (82 to 295 meters) and an innovative hybrid foundation to stabilize the mountain slopes.
- It used DOKA Jump Form Shuttering, Pump Concreting, and a Tower Crane Technique to improve efficiency, reducing construction time by 30%.
- The DOKA Jump Form Shuttering Technique is used for constructing vertical concrete structures like high-rises, bridges, and towers.
- The bridge will enhance tourism, boost local economic growth, and improve transportation in the region.
- Challenging Terrain:
- The Himalayan location posed challenges due to complex geology, seismic activity, and fragile features like faults, folds, and thrusts.
- IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi conducted site-specific studies to assess conditions and ensure the feasibility of construction.
