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Span of a large iron lattice-bridge to cross the River Jumna, near Delhi, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Span of a large iron lattice-bridge to cross the River Jumna, near Delhi, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Span of a large iron lattice-bridge to cross the River Jumna, near Delhi, 1862. Messrs. Ormerod, Grierson, and Co. of the St. George's Ironworks, Hulme, in Manchester, have just completed the first of a series of twelve spans...The bridge is for the East India Railway Company, and is from designs by A. M. Rendel. It is so constructed as to answer the double purpose of a railway and an ordinary road, the railway being along the top and the roadway beneath it...It is an unusual feature in this structure that none of the rivet holes are punched. Multiple drilling-machines, five in number, were constructed specially...The pressure upon the drills is maintained by two hydraulic rams...We understand that the Messrs. Cochrane, of the Woodside Ironworks, Dudley, were the first who applied this ponderous machinery to bridge-building...The iron has been supplied by the Shelton Bar Iron Company, near Stoke, and was required to bear a tensile strain of 21 tons to the inch of section. The breaking-strain is estimated at from 2500 to 3000 tons, equally distributed'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph showcases the grandeur and engineering prowess of the late 19th century with the image of a large iron lattice-bridge spanning the River Jumna near Delhi, India. The bridge, completed by Messrs. Ormerod, Grierson, and Co. of the St. George's Ironworks in Manchester, is the first of twelve spans designed by A.M. Rendel for the East India Railway Company. The bridge's unique design serves a dual purpose, accommodating both a railway track along the top and a roadway beneath it. An intriguing aspect of this structure is the absence of punched rivet holes. Instead, five drilling-machines, specially constructed for this project, were employed to drill the holes. The pressure on the drills was maintained by two hydraulic rams. The Cochrane's of the Woodside Ironworks in Dudley are believed to be the pioneers in applying such massive machinery to bridge-building. The iron used in the construction was supplied by the Shelton Bar Iron Company near Stoke. The iron was required to bear a tensile strain of 21 tons per inch of section, and its breaking-strain was estimated to be from 2500 to 3000 tons, evenly distributed. This remarkable feat of engineering not only revolutionized transportation in India but also marked a significant milestone in the history of bridge-building. The photograph captures the essence of the industrial revolution and the spirit of innovation that characterized the period. It stands as a testament to the human capacity to overcome engineering challenges and create structures that defy the limitations of nature.
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