Transportation Engineering, where roads, rails, and pathways shape our connected world. Our Transportation Engineering category provides a comprehensive understanding of planning, design,
The Pamban Bridge is more than just a connection between the Indian mainland and Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu—it’s a story of innovation, resilience, and history. Stretching 2.06 kilometers across the azure waters of the Palk Strait, this iconic bridge…
Nearly 65% of India population lives in rural regions, which are essential to the socioeconomic development of the nation. Nonetheless, there is a huge gap. Development is extremely difficult in some areas, particularly when it comes to Infrastructure. Road construction…
Introduction To the MoRTH MoRTH_ The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining India’s road infrastructure. MoRTH is Responsible for formulating policies_ planning_ and implementing projects, MoRTH ensures that the country’s transportation network…
Bharatmala Pariyojana: Transforming India’s Highway Infrastructure Introduction Launched in 2017, Bharatmala Pariyojana is a revolutionary infrastructure project by the Government of India aimed at overhauling the nation’s highway network. Spanning 34,800 kilometers and connecting over 580+ districts, this initiative adopts…
Asphalt, that ubiquitous black material blanketing our roads and parking lots, is more than just something you drive on. It’s a complex composite material with a long history and a surprising number of uses. The term “asphalt” can have two…
The classification of roads based on the construction material is essential for understanding the design, durability, and maintenance requirements of different types of roadways. Here, we explore the main types of roads classified according to the materials used in their…
The road networks need to be supplemented with expressways to accommodate the uninterrupted movement of fast vehicles along arterial roads.
When a vehicle transitions from a straight path to a curved path, it experiences the influence of two primary forces: the weight of the vehicle and the centrifugal force. Both of these forces act through the vehicle’s center of gravity.…
Overview of the Silkayara Tunnel and Recent Incident The Silkayara Tunnel, situated in the picturesque valleys of Uttarakhand, gained national and international attention in recent weeks due to a collapse caused by surface loss and rock deformation. Connecting Dharasu to…
S.NOS Project Cost (in crore) Timeline Location Description 12 Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) 6,00,000 2000-Ongoing Across India A rural road construction scheme. 3 Atal Tunnel 3,200 2010-2020 Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Leh and Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir A…
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