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Challenges Description

The document outlines three Value Engineering (VE) challenges related to the Landbridge Project, focusing on superstructure optimization, profile optimization, and culvert structure standardization. Participants are tasked with optimizing span lengths, pier shapes, and reducing viaduct and tunnel lengths while considering construction feasibility and sustainability. Applications will be evaluated based on criteria such as quantity reduction, technical feasibility, and ease of construction.

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Challenges Description

The document outlines three Value Engineering (VE) challenges related to the Landbridge Project, focusing on superstructure optimization, profile optimization, and culvert structure standardization. Participants are tasked with optimizing span lengths, pier shapes, and reducing viaduct and tunnel lengths while considering construction feasibility and sustainability. Applications will be evaluated based on criteria such as quantity reduction, technical feasibility, and ease of construction.

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You can participate in one of the following challenges:

1. VE Challenge 1: Superstructure optimisation

a. Span length optimisation:

Landbridge Project contains about ~130 km of elevated structures creating different geological and
profile requirements. However, the majority of the alignment passes through the greenfield and thus
offers an opportunity to rationalize the span arrangements so that an equilibrium is achieved been
the superstructure and substructure cost. Currently, the deck is assumed to be constructed using the
Precast Post-Tensioned I-Girder with two tracks catering to AREMA EM-360 loading. Within this
challenge, we aim to study a reasonable length of the viaduct (say 1.0km) with varied pier heights to:

• Come up with the deck x-section which is most optimized (I-Girder and an alternative)
• Constructability shall be a parameter to be considered since some of the bridges will be
built in remote areas
• Possibility of pretension vs post-tension
• Span length which reflects the balance in Substructure and Superstructure cost for an
average pier height
b. I-Beam and Bridge Pier section optimisation:

Follow-up on VE-Challenge 1, this challenge aims to achieve a standard pier shape for two different
categories 1) Standard Piers and 2) Tall Piers for Single track & Double track. The objective is to
facilitate the contractor with the standard pier formwork which could be adjusted for varied pier
heights. Thus the aim of this challenge is to:

• Define the standard pier shape for single and double track and identify the maximum
height restriction
• Define the tall pier shape for single and double track and identify the minimum and
maximum height restriction
• Type of formwork, Pier aesthetics, Pier stiffness for rail-structure interaction and Plastic
hinging mechanism & its over-strength effect on the foundation need to be well
established
• Possibility of the in-situ pier with a precast pier cap
2. VE Challenge 2: Horizontal & Vertical Profile optimisation

• Reduction of Viaduct and Tunnel length


• Earthworks reduction
• Within the available corridor (2km wide, will be clearly identified)
3. VE Challenge 3: Culvert Structure Standardization & Optimisation

• Standardization of culverts dimensions and digital solutions


• Optimization for precasting by selecting the most viable precast options for standardized
heights
Applications will be evaluated according to the following Technical Criteria:
• Reduction in quantity,
• Technical feasibility,
• Ease of deployment
• Ease of construction,
• Construction Schedule improvement,
• Practicality of the implementation,
• Sustainability.

In case of any questions contact: [email protected]

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