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The Chenab Bridge, located in Jammu & Kashmir, is the world's highest railway bridge at 359 meters and part of the USBRL project. It emphasizes cultural sensitivity, local labor, and eco-friendly construction methods while enhancing connectivity and promoting tourism. The project showcases modern engineering's compatibility with local heritage and environmental considerations, setting a standard for future infrastructure in sensitive regions.

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The Chenab Bridge, located in Jammu & Kashmir, is the world's highest railway bridge at 359 meters and part of the USBRL project. It emphasizes cultural sensitivity, local labor, and eco-friendly construction methods while enhancing connectivity and promoting tourism. The project showcases modern engineering's compatibility with local heritage and environmental considerations, setting a standard for future infrastructure in sensitive regions.

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Kalyani Charitable Trust’s

Late G. N. Sapkal College of Engineering,Nashik


Department of Applied Science

. ROLL NO. NAME


1135 KIRAN KAVATKAR
1173 BHARAT YADAV
1174 DAYANAND YADAV
1175 UTKARSH SHINDE
1176 VAIBHAV SHINDE
Chenab Bridge – World’s Highest
Railway Bridge
• Location: Reasi District, Jammu & Kashmir, India
•
Height: 359 meters (1,178 feet) above the Chenab River
•
Length: 1,315 meters
•
Part of: Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link
(USBRL) Project
Cultural Considerations
• Respects local Kashmiri heritage by maintaining
harmony with regional architecture and natural
landscape.
• Construction involved minimal displacement of
local communities.
• Enhances connectivity for remote and
underdeveloped areas, promoting cultural exchange
and tourism.
Cultural Considerations

• Infrastructure integrates with the traditional


values and socio-economic practices of the
region.

• Local labor and materials sourced wherever


possible to support indigenous livelihood
Environmental Considerations
• Designed to withstand Zone V seismic activity (highest in
India) and high wind speeds up to 260 km/h.

• Special corrosion-resistant steel used to withstand extreme


weather while reducing maintenance.

• No direct contact with the river below—minimizes


disturbance to the Chenab River ecosystem.
Environmental Considerations
• Construction adopted eco-friendly
methods, limiting blasting and
excavation in sensitive areas.

• Focused on zero-discharge policy to


avoid pollution during and after
construction.
Analysis Focus
I. Balancing Development with Local
Culture

• Strategic location helps integrate remote


tribal and village populations into
mainstream development.

• Promotes regional economic growth while


safeguarding traditional livelihoods.

• Prioritizes cultural sensitivity in design and


implementation.
Analysis Focus
II. Engineering Innovations & Environmental Impact

• World’s highest railway arch uses composite construction


(steel + concrete) to optimize strength and sustainability

• Equipped with health monitoring systems for structural


integrity in harsh climates.

• Wind tunnel testing and advanced simulations conducted to


ensure safety with minimal environmental disruption.

• Modular construction techniques reduced on-site activity,


limiting ecological disturbance.
Conclusion
• Chenab Bridge is not just an engineering marvel but
a symbol of inclusive development in a sensitive
region.

• The project demonstrates how modern engineering


can coexist with natural landscapes and heritage,
setting a benchmark for future infrastructure projects
in eco-sensitive areas.
THANK YOU

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