The New Nation - Internet Edition

After a huge investment and long time planning Jamuna bridge was constructed. Hyundai was the construction firm, one of the best construction firms in the world. Initially the bridge seemed okay but unfortunately cracks are formed in one of the largest bridge of the world. Many comments are made about Hyundai and all tried to prove the firm guilty.

In the initial design, there was no consideration for rail line as per the requirement of us, then at the final stage we wanted rail line and then they suggested meter gauge with a limit of weight and weighs meter was installed. But by the suggestion of the consultancy firm broad gauge line was and it is found that the weighs meters are out of sorts. This is the only reason that means the over load is the main reason for cracks.

It is also heard that the cracks are formed due to heat and resulted expansion. But in constructing such big bridges normally as a rule during the design the allowances for expansion & compression are considered perfectly.

Now the decision makers should make the judgement.

Engr. Rashed

Dhaka