The bridge over the Mahisagar river in Vadodara district of Gujarat suddenly fell. Many vehicles collapsed in the river due to the bridge collapsed. 15 people have lost their lives in this accident and many people are also injured. This bridge on the Mahisagar river was built for 100 years in 1985, but it collapsed in 40 years. In such a situation, the question arises that how many years will it last, how is it decided? In fact, this bridge accident has raised many questions about the safety of bridges across the country.

Actually, whenever a bridge is constructed, its age is also fixed at the same time. In such a situation, let us know who decides the age of the bridge? How is this decided and how does it find that the age of a bridge has been completed? And can the age of the bridge be increased?

What is taken care of while building a bridge?

Whenever a bridge is constructed, the most important question while preparing the DPR is what is it being made and what will be its capacity? That is, how many vehicles will pass through this bridge every day and year. The age of the bridge is determined only after the capacity is assessed. For example, if a bridge is being built above the river, then according to the general rule, its maximum age is prescribed 100 years. Similarly, the age of railway bridge is also 100 years. At the same time, bridges on the highway are built for at least 50 years.

How many days will the bridge last, how is it decided?

There are common ways to build any bridge, such as concrete, steel or wood. The age of wooden bridges is low, so their use is also almost closed. Now most bridges are made from concrete or steel. Bridges made of concrete or steel are normally older. How many years a bridge will last, it is decided on the basis of what things are being used in the bridge making material and how is their quality. Apart from this, the age of the bridge also depends on its design.

Can the age of the bridge be increased?

The answer is- Yes, the age of the bridge can be increased. For this, it is necessary that a bridge is regular maintenance and repair. If the bridge is being repaired at the right time, then the period of its running increases.

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Russia train accident: A terrible railway accident occurred on Sunday (June 1) in the Bryansk region of Russia, when a bridge collapsed in the area adjacent to the Ukraine border and several coaches including the train engine derailed. At least seven people died and more than 30 were injured in this accident, including two children. The railway department of Russia said that the accident happened under a conspiracy, due to which the bridge collapsed and the train crashed.

Russian Railway said that the people who died in the accident include locomotive driver. Apart from this, 30 people are injured, out of which the condition of 1 is very serious. After the incident, more than 180 emergency employees are engaged in relief and rescue operations on the spot.

Fear of blowing the bridge

A telegram channel from Russia ‘Baja’ claimed without proof that the bridge was flown by explosion. However, Reuters have not confirmed this report and there is no official response from Ukraine. Please tell that the accident took place in Vigonichki district, which is 100 km from the border of Ukraine. The train was going from Climovo towards Moscow. Earlier, Bricansk, Kursk and Belgorod regions have already faced border attacks and drone attacks.

Ukraine’s hand behind train accident?

The accident took place between Russia and Ukraine for three years of war. Russia says that secret raids, shelling and drone attacks from Ukraine are still going on, especially in the Russian areas adjacent to the border. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has appealed to Russia and Ukraine to work together for peace talks. He terminated the war as compulsory for global stability.

Both countries will have talks in Istanbul soon

Russia has proposed a second round of talks with Ukrainian officials in Istanbul. Ukraine has not yet confirmed the participation, says that it will first review Russia’s proposals. However, a major American senator has warned Russia that the new American sanctions will hurt Russia’s economy.