JOB OF THE MONTH Ӏ JUNE 2024


CONCRETE MOVES


SP Singla Constructions moves 175-tonne prefab concrete elements for the new Mahatma Gandhi Bridge, India, using Scheuerle SPMTs.


Indian bridge construction specialist SP Singla Constructions Pvt. (SPSCPL) is using PowerHoss 330 SPMT modules, from Tii Scheuerle, to help construct the new Mahatma Gandhi Bridge in the north-east Indian state of Bihar. The Mahatma Gandhi Bridge connects the


metropolis of Patna on the southern bank of the Ganges River with the city of Hajipur on the northern side and is one of the most important vehicle routes in the region. The existing bridge is over 40-years-old and could no longer accommodate the high volume of traffic. As a result the Indian Ministry of Transport commissioned SPSCPL to build a four-lane, prestressed concrete bridge, almost 5.6 kilometres in length, parallel to the existing structure. Each self-propelled modular transporter has


six-axle lines providing a load-bearing capacity of 330 tonnes. Two modular transporters are being used, side by side, to transport the prefabricated components to a specialised girder launcher. From there a specialist bridge crane is positioning


the prefabricated parts in the designated area of the bridge. According to the Tii Group, Rohit Singla, who is the


owner of SPSCPL, first saw the Scheuerle PowerHoss 330 at the Bauma 2022 trade show and, following negotiations, made the decision to buy the modules just a day later, whilst still at the show. Tii India is providing support to the project from


its base in Bawal, offering service and supply of spare parts as well as advising on vehicle operators during use. For more SPMT developments see the specialised transport feature starting page 28.


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