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Railway Bridge for India: the Pier Frames, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Railway Bridge for India: the Pier Frames, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Railway Bridge for India: the Pier Frames, 1858....the Keeal and Huttohur Bridges, which have just been constructed for the East Indian Railway Company by Messrs. Cochrane and Co....are composed of 1170 tons of wrought iron and 150 tons of cast iron, and consist of nine spans or openings, each span of 150 feet...These bridges are constructed for a single line of rail; but the piers on which they will rest, and which piers will be surmounted by the elegant pier frames shown in our Engraving, are constructed for a double line of rail...The roadway is carried by cross girders, secured to the lower portion or tie, and upon these girders the rails are placed...In the construction of these bridges the great merit would seem to be that all the difficult pieces or parts are duplicate of one another; the object of the engineers in the arrangement being to secure the greatest simplicity, and thereby the greatest facility for erection in India, where, as our readers are doubtless aware, skilled labour is not readily obtained...The pier-frames are intended for erection at each end of the piers, on which the bridges will rest: these are of a very ornamental character, and suited to the architecture of the country'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Railway Bridge for India - the Pier Frames, 1858
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is a captivating image of two elegant pier frames, designed for the Keeal and Huttohur Bridges in India. These bridges, constructed by the esteemed firm of Cochrane and Co. for the East Indian Railway Company, are a marvel of engineering innovation. The bridges themselves weigh an impressive total of 1185 tons, with each span measuring 150 feet in length, allowing for a single line of rail. However, the piers upon which these bridges will rest are designed to support a double line of rail, showcasing the forward-thinking approach of the engineers. The roadway is held aloft by cross girders, which in turn secure the rails in place. The beauty of these bridges lies in their simplicity and ease of erection, a crucial consideration given the limited availability of skilled labor in India at the time. Each piece is a duplicate of the other, ensuring the greatest efficiency in construction. The pier-frames, intended for placement at each end of the piers, are a testament to the architectural elegance of the era. Their ornamental design is well-suited to the unique architecture of India, making for a harmonious blend of function and aesthetics. This image, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1858, offers a glimpse into the engineering prowess and design sensibilities of the time.
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