Segment Launching Begins Near Ahmedabad Metro’s East Ramp

Late last month, workers from J Kumar Infraprojects began launching precast segments near Ahmedabad Metro’s East Ramp for constructing the viaduct of their 6 km section of the 20.536 km east-west line. As per one source, this is the 5th launching gantry to be commissioned, but there’s a possibility that another previously used launching gantry was dismantled and brought to this site.

J Kumar Infraprojects had originally started launching segments in February 2016 in the Nirant Cross Roads area and has since then commissioned other LGs in May, July and August 2016.

J Kumar’s 6 km Apparel Park – Vastral Gam section – view Ahmedabad Metro map & information

Tweet from January when the LG was being set up:

5th launching gantry being set up at the East Ramp for building #Ahmedabad Metro's 6 km Vastral Gam – Apparel Park section pic.twitter.com/00CVASReW0

— The Metro Rail Guy (@TheMetroRailGuy) January 14, 2017

Image of the 1st segment being brought on-site for launching:

Photo Copyright: Anil Bishnoi

More images will be added here when available, so do check back.

Meanwhile, Ranjt Builcon has also started setting up their 1st launching gantry at AEC for building a 4.85 km section, between Motera and Ranip, of Ahmedabad Metro’s 17.23 km north-south line.

Trestle support for Ranjit Builcon’s 1st launching gantry – Photo Copyright: Akhilesh

Here’s my go-to video to demonstrate how the launching gantry works its magic with precast segments to build modern segmental viaducts and bridges:

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– TMRG