Amid bridge collapses in Bihar, NHAI team of design experts set up
The team of nine experts will have a bridge or structural engineer, hydrology experts, geologist and quantity surveyor.
NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has constituted a team of design experts to review of all decisions related to blueprints.
The possibilities to form a ‘design division’ were discussed during the executive committee meeting held last month after which the agency initiated the hiring process. The team of nine experts will have a bridge or structural engineer, hydrology experts, geologist and quantity surveyor.
The team will be assist NHAI and advice it on design related activities or layout plan and verify on a comprehensive scheme prepared by the consultant. It will also study the soil investigation report and confirm the adequacy of geo-technical details and recommendations.
A recent circular on hiring of design experts stated that the division will check and review the adequacy of design for various components of bridge; foundation, substructure and superstructure considering the durability and long term serviceability.
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