Critical Analysis of the Chenab Bridge, India

Abstract

Chenab river is one of the big rivers in Northern India. Indian Railways has undertaken to make a bridge in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) over the Chenab river. This bridge is one of the perfect examples of steel and concrete arch bridge, which is in under construction at the height of 320m above the river. This construction has announced as National Project. According to the plan, after completion, the bridge can be declared as the World’s highest rail bridge. Its steel arch main span is 467m long, which is the main key feature of the bridge.  This bridge is aim to complete within December 2021. This paper provides an informative review and critical analysis along with conceptual design, the problem faced during the construction of the bridge.