Monday, January 08, 2007
DRDO develops anti-avalanche structure
The Hindu : National : Electric cars getting better: "The DRDO had also designed an innovative structure to protect the approach road to the new underground tunnel at Rohtang Pass from avalanches.
The 8.8-km tunnel, connecting Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Leh, was of strategic importance for the Army. The anti-avalanche structure would help divert the huge masses of snow hurtling down the mountain slopes away from the approach road.
The design was being tested at the entry point of the tunnel from the Manali side and the results were quite encouraging. It would be soon transferred to the Border Road Organisation for replication.
About 12 avalanche-prone segments had been identified in the area. "
The 8.8-km tunnel, connecting Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Leh, was of strategic importance for the Army. The anti-avalanche structure would help divert the huge masses of snow hurtling down the mountain slopes away from the approach road.
The design was being tested at the entry point of the tunnel from the Manali side and the results were quite encouraging. It would be soon transferred to the Border Road Organisation for replication.
About 12 avalanche-prone segments had been identified in the area. "
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