VOLUME 1
ISSUE 1
Department of Civil Engineering
SHRI ATAL SYDNEY
RAM SETU HARBOUR
MANDIR 2024 BRIDGE
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MESSAGE FROM
FACULTY ADVISOR
Civil engineering is aptly and passion of our students in
described as the soul of showing the vibrant spirit of the
modern society, weaving Civil Engineering community
together the fabric of our at the University. I commend
infrastructure with threads the hard work and commitment
of innovation, revolution, that have gone into making
resilience, and a profound Avalokan a reality, and I
sense of duty to humanity. look forward to witness its
I am thrilled to extend my continued success. I expect
warmest congratulations to the this magazine piques interest
Dr. Madan Chandra Association of Civil Engineers in our budding engineers
Maurya and the entire student body towards diverse aspects of civil
Faculty Advisor on the launch of our monthly engineering. Wishing great
Association of Civil e-magazine, Avalokan. This luck and success to the team
Engineers initiative reflects the creativity and entire student fraternity.
MMMUT, Gorakhpur
MESSAGE FROM
TEAM ACE
The Association of Civil Engineers (ACE) stands as a dedicated and vibrant society
within the university, passionately committed to fostering the growth of young
engineering minds through the cultivation of innovative ideas. Our relentless pursuit is
not just limited to academic excellence but extends towards creating a dynamic platform
where creativity and forward-thinking converge. As a community, we continuously
strive to inspire, engage, and empower aspiring engineers, aiming not only for
personal development but also contributing to the collective advancement of the field.
We have diligently curated a diverse array of innovative and successful events, and we are
delighted to introduce our latest endeavor—AVALOKAN, our monthly e-magazine. This
publication aims to vividly portray the beauty and innovation inherent in civil engineering.
We genuinely welcome your contributions in form of ideas, articles, and feedback
for consideration in our upcoming editions, fostering a collaborative spirit within our
community. We believe that this magazine will serve as a valuable resource, enriching your
technical knowledge and providing insights into the dynamic realm of civil engineering.
Regards
Team ACE
MMMUT, Gorakhpur
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SHRI RA
A M MANDIR
The Shri Ram Mandir stands as a prominent
Hindu temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh,
dedicated to Lord Shri Ram. Positioned at the
revered Ram Janmabhoomi, the birthplace
of Lord Ram, the temple holds immense
cultural and religious significance for Hindus.
Constructed with a focus on traditional building
practices and sustainability, the temple utilizes
materials like Bansi Paharpur Pink Sandstone,
Granite Stones, White Makrana, Colored Marbles,
Teakwood, Ram Shilas, Shaligram Rock, Copper
Plates, Gold, and Ashtdhatu. This amalgamation
of modern craftsmanship and ancient symbolism
distinguishes the temple’s construction.
The architectural highlights include a foundation
featuring a 14-meter thick layer of roller-
compacted concrete, a 21-foot-high plinth of
Granite, and a three-story Nagara Style main
temple designed by the Sompura family. The
temple’s design represents various stages of Lord The Nagara Style of Temple Architecture,
Ram’s divine journey, with intricate carvings prevalent in North India since the 5th century
depicting India’s history and 100 events from AD, contributes unique features to the temple’s
Valmiki’s Ramayana along the parikrama path. design, such as the Panchayatan Style and specific
architectural elements. The construction of the
Ram Mandir holds religious, cultural, social,
economic, and infrastructural significance,
concluding decades of religious conflicts and
promoting harmony. It signals Ayodhya’s
rebirth, evolving into a vibrant center blending
modern culture and spiritual essence, mirroring
its rejuvenation as a cultural and spiritual hub.
The redevelopment plan includes infrastructure
projects, beautification initiatives, and thematic
developments to enhance Ayodhya’s appeal.
The temple complex, enclosed by a 732-meter-long The construction project offers key learnings in
Parkota, features five Mandaps, various temples indigenization of technologies, incorporation
dedicated to different deities, a historic well called of modern technology, secularism, cultural
Sita Koop, and infrastructures like a sewage treatment integration, social inclusion, environmental
plant, water treatment plant, fire service, power sustainability, conservation and preservation,
station, Pilgrims Facility Centre, and a museum. transparency, and cultural diplomacy.
Notable aspects include a time capsule placed In essence, the Ram Mandir represents
2,000 feet below the ground, earthquake-resistant more than just a religious center; it
structure, idols made of 60-million-year-old symbolizes a confluence of faith, history,
Shaligram Rocks, and a bell made of Ashtadhatu and architectural brilliance, serving as a
weighing 2100 Kg with a sound audible up to 15 Km. beacon for India’s cultural renaissance.
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ATAL SETU 2024
On January 12, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated
the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), known as Atal Setu, marking
the inauguration of the country’s longest sea bridge. This infrastructure
marvel is anticipated to significantly slash the travel time between South
Mumbai and Navi Mumbai from a tedious two hours to a mere 20 minutes.
Spanning a length of 21.8 kilometers, the bridge, constructed at a cost
exceeding Rs 17,840 crore, serves as a testament to the remarkable
achievements of Indian engineering. Beyond its transformative
impact on the daily lives of Mumbai residents, Atal Setu stands
out as a scientific marvel. Notably, the quantity of steel used in its
construction is equivalent to the weight of 500 Boeing airplanes
and surpasses the weight of the Eiffel Tower 17 times, as highlighted
in a press release from the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office.
Now, let’s delve into the engineering intricacies that characterize
this impressive structure:
EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE:
Atal Setu uses 254 seismic isolation bearings to detach the bridge deck from supporting
piers, allowing autonomous movement in earthquakes. Ductile concrete piers,
specially crafted, flex rather than fracture, absorbing tremors and safeguarding it.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE:
The high-performance concrete blend utilized in the bridge construction
withstands the corrosive impact of seawater and the relentless Mumbai sun.
Its low heat generation minimizes cracking, ensuring enduring durability.
CAISSON FOUNDATIONS:
Caisson foundations play a pivotal role in sea bridge construction, offering stable
support amid challenging marine conditions. Atal Setu utilizes this mechanism in
its construction, providing a stable, watertight support structure for sea bridges.
PRECAST SEGMENTS:
The bridge deck is composed of precast concrete segments, fabricated off-site and
meticulously assembled. This rapid construction method minimizes disruptions and
guarantees consistent quality.
UNDERWATER CONSTRUCTION:
Constructing underwater is among the most challenging aspects of building this
massive bridge. Skilled divers and advanced equipment, including remotely operated
vehicles (ROVs), were employed in constructing the bridge’s pylons and foundations.
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SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE
The Sydney Harbour Bridge located in The steel was coated with a protective
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is layer of gray paint, which not only
an engineering marvel that showcases enhances the bridge’s aesthetic appeal
innovation and meticulous design. The but also serves as corrosion protection.
bridge's most distinctive feature is its arch Construction of the Sydney Harbour
design, and its construction involved a Bridge required innovative engineering
combination of engineering principles solutions. The arch was assembled using
and ground breaking techniques. a cantilevering method, where each half
The arch, spanning 503 meters, is was supported by temporary towers and
composed of two steel halves that were anchored to the ground. Once the two
constructed and then joined together halves were completed, they were joined
over the harbour. The use of arches in together in the middle, creating the iconic
bridge design has been a historic method, arch. The construction process also
known for its strength and stability. In involved the use of creeper cranes that
the case of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, traveled along the arch, enabling workers to
the arch design not only provides assemble the structure from top to bottom.
structural integrity but also allows for the The Sydney Harbour Bridge boasts a
clearance of large ships passing beneath it. remarkable foundation with granite-faced
The materials used in the bridge's pylons offering both aesthetic appeal
construction were carefully chosen to and structural support. This engineering
withstand the harsh marine environment. marvel showcases a perfect fusion of
Approximately 52,800 tons of steel, form and function through its arch design,
sourced from Australian steel mills, were premium materials, and innovative
used. The arch itself is made of two 28-panel construction, standing as a lasting symbol
arch trusses, each weighing around 39 tons. of Sydney’s prowess in civil engineering.
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