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About Bailey Bridge:
- It is a type of portable, pre-fabricated, truss bridge that was developed for military use, also known for its modular design, allowing for quick assembly and deployment in various terrains without the need for specialized equipment.
- History:
- Inventor: The bridge was designed by Sir Donald Bailey, a British civil engineer, in 1940.
- World War II: First used by British forces in 1942, Bailey Bridges played a crucial role in the Allied military operations, providing vital infrastructure for troop movements and logistics.
- Post-War Usage: After the war, these bridges were adapted for civilian use due to their practicality and cost-effectiveness in building temporary crossings.
- The Indian Army extensively uses Bailey Bridges in remote and mountainous regions like Ladakh, where traditional infrastructure is difficult to construct, exemplified by the Bailey Bridge over the Indus River, one of the highest in the world.
Why in News?
Indian Army’s Madras Engineer Group built a 190 foot long “Bailey bridge”, assembled at Chooralmala, to reach Mundakkai village, for rescue and relief operations.
