The G.D. Naidu Elevated Bridge is a 10.10 km four-lane flyover in Coimbatore, India, costing approximately ₹1,791 crore, designed to significantly reduce travel time on the congested Avinashi Road by bypassing 12 intersections. The construction features eight ramps for connectivity, roller crash barriers for safety, and environmental elements like 4,500 plants and 220 rainwater harvesting structures. The project started in 2020 and was expedited after 2021, with the final inauguration taking place in October 2025. Key Construction Details Project Type: Four-lane elevated flyover. Length : Approximately 10.10 kilometers. Route : Extends from Uppilipalayam to Goldwins, covering Avinashi Road. Purpose : To decongest Avinashi Road by bypassing over 12 traffic intersections. Cost : Estimated at around ₹1,791 crore. Timeline : Announced in 2020, work was expedited after 2021, with inauguration in October 2025. Str...
Instruments used for chain surveying Classification of surveying: Chain Surveying Compass Surveying Plane Table Surveying Tachometric Surveying Etc. Instruments used for chain surveying: The various instruments used in chain surveying are as follows. Chain Arrows Pegs Ranging Rods Offset Rods Plumb Bob 1. Chain: Chains are used to measure horizontal distances. Chains are formed of straight links of galvanized mild steel wire called links. The ends of each link are bent into a loop hand connected together by means of three oval rings which afford flexibility to the chain. The chains made of mind steel. The ends of the chin are provided with brass handles for dragging the chain on the ground. The outside of the handle is the zero point or the end point of t...
THE BASICS OF REBAR: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS The Basics of Rebar If you have ever wondered what gives strength and stability to the concrete structures that we see around us, the answer is (most commonly) rebar. Rebar, short for reinforcing bar, is the steel rods that are embedded in concrete that provide tensile strength to what is actually and prevent cracking. Rebar comes in different shapes and sizes, but the most common type is deformed steel rebar, which has ridges or indentations along its surface to create a better bond with the concrete. Deformed steel rebar has been used in the construction industry for over a century, and it has revolutionised the way we build. With rebar, and using elements such as beams, beam ties , rebar mesh, and reinforced walls, we can create taller, stronger, and more durable structures that can withstand natural disasters, environmental changes, and human activities. Some of the most iconic buildings in the world, such as...
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