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Author: Durga Prasad Publisher: Durga Prasad ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 5
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DESCRIPTION (The story is in English) “ Howrah Bridge ( Rabindra Setu ) is a wonderful construction of its time as it has not a single pillar under it. It hangs from one side to another just like a swing ( Jhula). It is a cantilever bridge. It was third longest cantilever bridge in the world when it was opened on 3rd. February 1943 for public use. It took six years for its construction. The author along with his grandson – Shubham Kumar and granddaughter – Monika Kumari visited Kolkata in the month of April 2014 and saw the Howrah Bridge from a very close distance by crossing Hooghly River by motor boat. The author described in details about Howrah Bridge. You can access to Google Play and by typing Durga Prasad or Shubham Kumar the relevant book will be available on your Smartphone or laptop or desktop with internet connection. You will have to pay online Rs.20 only. *************************************************************
Author: Durga Prasad Publisher: Durga Prasad ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 5
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DESCRIPTION (The story is in English) “ Howrah Bridge ( Rabindra Setu ) is a wonderful construction of its time as it has not a single pillar under it. It hangs from one side to another just like a swing ( Jhula). It is a cantilever bridge. It was third longest cantilever bridge in the world when it was opened on 3rd. February 1943 for public use. It took six years for its construction. The author along with his grandson – Shubham Kumar and granddaughter – Monika Kumari visited Kolkata in the month of April 2014 and saw the Howrah Bridge from a very close distance by crossing Hooghly River by motor boat. The author described in details about Howrah Bridge. You can access to Google Play and by typing Durga Prasad or Shubham Kumar the relevant book will be available on your Smartphone or laptop or desktop with internet connection. You will have to pay online Rs.20 only. *************************************************************
Author: Amitabha Ghoshal Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1000425649 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 117
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Howrah Bridge is an iconic engineering structure of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and is in excellent condition after 78 years of extensive use. The bridge is a balanced cantilever structure, has a central span of 457 meters, used 26,500 tons of high-grade steel and was entirely fabricated at Kolkata to a high precision as a riveted structure. The bridge is an example of the high-quality work that went into bridge building in earlier years and offers unique design and detailing features. This current book covers all the engineering aspects of the structure explaining planning, design of superstructures, substructures and foundations along with fabrication and erection with a separate section on special features. Aimed at civil and bridge engineering students and graduate engineers, professionals, practicing structural engineers and also heritage structure enthusiasts, this book offers a detailed case study and a thorough description of a well-known and iconic bridge. It covers the planning process to design and construction aspects. It discusses conceptual design aspects and alternatives considered at the time of construction. It explains the planning of the foundations in a clayey silt river bed, subject to tidal variations, the design and construction of foundations, and illustrates the fabrication of steel work and the use of pre-cambering principle.
Author: Durga Prasad Publisher: Durga Prasad ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 12
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DESCRIPTION (The story is in English) The author happens to visit Kolkata along with his grandson – Mr. Shubham Kumar and his granddaughter – Miss Monika Kumari in the month of April 2014 in connection with their examination. After the examination is over they desired to visit some historical places of Kolkata. The author took them to Howrah station and from there to Koila Ghat by fairy motor boat and while crossing the Hooghly River he advised them to view the Howrah Bridge from a close distance with their own eyes clearly. On seeing the gigantic construction of the Howrah Bridge without pillars, they were very surprised. They wanted to know many things. The next day in the morning the author visited Kali Ghat – Kali Mandir by sub-railways. The author stated one by another the whole history of the temple. On the same day the author took them to Maidan where the Victoria Memorial is situated. They got down at the Maidan Metro Station and from there they went to Victoria Memorial and saw many things. The author has described these places with keen interest to his grandson and granddaughter as to how they were built, when they were established and by whom. Really all these places are worth seeing and whosoever happens to visit Kolkata must see these historical places of British regime/rule. You may access to the Google Play and then type the name of the story or the name of the author – Durga Prasad in search column by paying Rs.20 online as directed, ********************************************
Author: Renu Saran Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd ISBN: 935165298X Category : Languages : en Pages : 281
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India is blessed with numerous monuments showcasing the breathtaking architecture and intricate work. The monuments of India are living testimony which pull us back to that particular era and helps us in exploring the history of India. Indian monuments have a rare and astonishing unique architecture which tell us the story of bygone era. Monuments of India are considered as the real treasure and are preserved with great importance. Behind each monument, there is an underlying sense of mystery, intrigue and romance. Indian history has given us the treasure of thousands of monuments across the country, belonging to Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Christians and other sects. India has very rich cultural heritage as well as ancient civilisation. This aspect is glorified by its splendid monuments. Tourists from all over the world come here to have a glimpse of the monuments of India. Through this book, the author has tried to give the information about the monuments of India in detail.The pictorial presentation adds glory to this book. Nothing has been left untouched in this book. So, it will certainly be an important as well as informative book for the readers.
Author: Keith Humphrey Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing ISBN: 1781484295 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 165
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A book for the adventurous but time-pressed traveller seeking to experience the real Calcutta in a way few others will. The narrative takes you far from any tourist trail and plunges you deep into the heart of Calcutta, seen through its teeming backstreets and byways; its people and endearing idiosyncrasies Set against a backdrop of the City's social and historical development, all life is here; colourful, vibrant, relentless and inescapable.
Author: Publisher: Transportation Research Board ISBN: 9780309050722 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 320
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This publication presents the perspectives and insights of the world's present-day authorities on bridge aesthetics and design. Bridge engineers and architects representing 16 nations examine and highlight the aesthetic appearance of existing bridges with the goal of improving tomorrow's bridge design. Supplementing the individual papers is a comprehensive bibliography on bridge aesthetics, containing annotated references to more than 250 books, papers, and articles. There are 245 black-and-white photographs and numerous line drawings plus 24 pages of color plates. Author biographical information is provided and an index of bridges and locations is included. Individual entries into the TRIS data base have been made for the 22 papers and the bibliography.
Author: Rough Guides Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0241296145 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 1804
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The Rough Guide to India is the definitive travel guide to this captivating country. More a continent than a country, India is an overload for the senses. From the Himalayan peaks of Sikkim to the tropical backwaters of Kerala, the desert forts of Rajasthan to the mangroves of West Bengal, India's breathtaking diversity of landscapes is matched only by its range of cultures, cuisines, religions and languages. The Rough Guide to India gives you the lowdown on this beguiling country, whether you want to hang out in hyper-modern cities or explore thousand-year-old temples, track tigers through the forest or take part in age-old festivals, get a taste of the Raj or watch a cricket match. And easy-to-use maps, reliable transport advice, and expert reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops for all budgets ensure that you won't miss a thing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to India.
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