Versova Bandra Sea Link

Detailed Structural Design Status

Revision
Sr. No. Submission Recurring Isuues/ Major Comments
No.

1 Design Basis Report

R0 Elastomeric bearings used contrary to agreement
Epoxy coating for all reinforcement shall be provided.
Main Viaduct span Proposed by the DBR as Simply Supported
during Construction with Continuity achieved by the connecting
slab. This is not complying with the Agreement with require a
Segmental Bridge Continuous Spans.

Dimensions of pile cap, pier& pier cap decreased with respect to

agreement. This must be justified technically, and design criteria
in respect to this change have to be noted in design basis report.

Change in balanced cantilever spans

The Change required in cross section from 2-lane span to 3-lane
span at Juhu Koliwada connector from km 0+300 to km 0+350, is
not yet specified in DBR.

R1 Cable stayed bridge pylon shape change

Main Viaduct span Proposed by the DBR as Simply Supported

during Construction with Continuity achieved by the connecting
slab. This is not complying with the Agreement with require a
Segmental Bridge Continuous Spans.
Balanced cantilever end span changed from 55m to 61.5m in the
R2 latest revision from earlier version.

Cl. 1.3.2 OF DBR mentions minimum vertical clearance of 12m

above HWL, which is not in line with Clause no. 2.25 of Schedule
D. As per Schedule D, cl. No. 2.25, Minimum vertical clearance of
12m above HTL (where HTL is 3.3m above MSL) shall be
maintained for navigational spans.
Details & cross sections of connectors shall be provided.
Application of Time history analysis, nonlinear analysis for overall
project shall be mentioned in detail in DBR.
Construction sequence & construction methodology for main
viaduct, balanced cantilever portion & cable stayed portion shall
be elaborated briefly.

R3 Epoxy coating for all reinforcement shall be provided.

R4 Epoxy coating for all reinforcement shall be provided.

 Test Pile at Bandra
2 Location

PLT-B-03 & PLT-B-08 R0 Increase in lap length by 25% for epoxy coated rebars
2.79% Reinforcement provided against allowed 2.5% maximum
GIR & GFR to be submitted
Test pile location not specified
R1 Calculation for anticipated load per pile not provided

Elastomeric bearing used for calculations contarary to agreement

GIR not submitted
Vertical test load is calculated from geotechnical working
capacity instead of design load

PLT-B-08 R2 Change in stratigraphy observed compared to Rev 01

Cus value revised to 1 MPa from 0.7 MPa
Reduced level changed from 3.279m (As per Rev 1) to 4.205m;
also, length of casing revised

R3

3 Temporary Bridge
Provide geotechnical investigation reports with
R0 recommendations for foundation.
Provide geotechnical investigation reports with
R1 recommendations for foundation.

Test Pile at Bandra

4 Location
PLT-B-01 R0

BANDRA CONNECTOR
ABUTMENT B4A1-PILES
5 DESIGN AND
DRAWINGS
R0 Plan & Profile at Bandra connector is not yet approved
General Arrangement Drawing for the Bandra Connector not yet
approved
Vertical and Lateral Load Test results not available
Tilt and shift of pile shall be considered in structural design of
pile.
R1 Plan & Profile at Bandra connector is not yet approved
General Arrangement Drawing for the Bandra Connector not yet
approved
Vertical and Lateral Load Test results not available
 Tilt and shift of pile shall be considered in structural design of
pile.
R2 Plan & Profile at Bandra connector is not yet approved
General Arrangement Drawing for the Bandra Connector not yet
approved
Vertical and Lateral Load Test results not available
Tilt and shift of pile shall be considered in structural design of
pile.
R3 Plan & Profile at Bandra connector is not yet approved
General Arrangement Drawing for the Bandra Connector not yet
approved
Vertical and Lateral Load Test results not available
Tilt and shift of pile shall be considered in structural design of
pile.
R4

AESTHETIC STRATEGY
6 REPORT

All the images in the report, lack any form of context (aesthetic
R0 connection) with respect to Mumbai. This project as it is
depicted right now, can be anywhere around the world.

3D eye level view of the project from important urban nodes viz.
Bandstand, Juhu Beach, Versova Beach are important and shall
be added to make the project agreeable with all stakeholders.

Inconsistency in substructure system disturbs the continuity,

rhythm & flow of the structure & looks unpleasant. Also there is
variation in same system of substructure viz. different tie beams
in pile bent system.
Transition of varying deck widths should be smooth with
appropriate relation between neighbouring spans

There is no thought or a concept elaborated for the aesthetic

strategy, please elaborate how this structure is perfect fit with
respect to family of structures in surroundings & a sensitive fit
with the built, natural and community environment; good
connections for communities; and an attractive and fit for
purpose public domain. Please elaborate in detail the aesthetic
strategy with respect to site location, nearby structures,
connecting roads.

BANDRA CONNECTOR
RAMP 3 ABUTMENT
7 B3A2 - PILES DESIGN &
DRAWING
 The Drawings are not reviewed/Stamped by Proof Consultant &
R0 Safety Consultant.
Software input files unavailable.
PC's comments & compliance unavailable.
Abutment pile concrete dimensions & reinforcement details are
missing.
GIR, Plan & Profile not yet approved.
Dimension of pile cap, pile & pile spacing missing in foundation
plan.
R2 R2 Submitted after R0.
Compliance to comments provided on R0 not provided.
PC's comments & compliance unavailable.
GFR, GIR not yet submitted.
Difference of 408.3 Tonnes in the vertical capacity of pile with
respect to previous submitted designs.
R2 GFR, GIR not yet submitted.
Vertical and Lateral Load Test results not available

8 Test Pile Methodology

Design & Drawings are not reviewed/Stamped by Proof
R0 Consultant & Safety Consultant.
Test pile diameter is inconsistent throughout the document
(1200mm & 1000mm dia. observed).
Please revise & resubmit the design as per IS 800:2007 (Limit
State Method)

Drawing & drafting quality is not up to the mark. following

drafting errors are observed:
i. Drawing not in scale & disproportionate.
ii. Line weight is not consistent throughout the drawing.
iii. Font sizes throughout the drawing varies invariably.
iv. Text & arrows are overlapping & poorly represented

Levels shown in the drawing are incorrect & shall be verified.

Levels below EGL are in increasing order (with +ve sign), shall be
corrected.

Diameter of test pile is not mentioned anywhere in the drawing.

Web plate height of 2100mm mentioned in the elevation of

primary girder is incorrect & shall be corrected.
Anchor pile length & levels mentioned in the notes does not
match with the drawing & shall be corrected.

Girder design is done as per WSM, which is not acceptable, it has

to be done in line with latest code which follows LSM. This same
comment was earlier made on submission through transmittal
R1 no. MSRDC/ENGG/VBSL/2019/0051 & still it seems it has not
been complied in new submission. This will not be entertained
further.
 Girder sections presented in annexure 1 are incorrect. Primary,
secondary & tertiary girder sections are interchanged & shall be
corrected.
Anchor pile length shall be redesigned with respect to site
condition strata and requirement.
Dimensions mentioned for all the girders are totally incorrect.
Load Test procedure isn't correct & shall be as per latest codal
R1 provision.

9 Span Arrangement

The General arrangement drawings provided are incomplete.

BALANCED CANTILEVER Provide all the details such as, from-to directions, North
BRIDGE GA PALN & R0 direction detail, cross sections, elevations, details of components
ELEVATION DRAWINGS etc.

Balanced Cantilever bridge width and related data of carriage

way and shy distance in plan, spacing between bridges not
shown in Plan arrangement drawings. Combined plan &
elevation drawing in one sheet to be submitted in spite of
separate drawings.

BANDRA CONNECTOR The General arrangement drawings provided are incomplete.

GENERAL LAYOUT PLAN Provide all the details such as, from-to directions, North
& ELEVATION direction detail, cross sections, elevations, details of components
DRAWINGS etc.

Bandra Connector bridge width and related data of carriage way

and shy distance in plan, spacing between bridges not shown in
Plan arrangement drawings. Combined plan & elevation drawing
to be submitted in spite of separate drawings.

Non-navigational span length mentioned as 60m, differs from

agreement 50 m span. Technical Justification in need of change
to be specified from your end.
Total width of structure for Bandra connector specified as 9.5 m
but as per agreement it should be 9m. Technical Justification in
need of change to be specified from your end.

Abutment B3A2 location chainage for connector Leg 3

mentioned as 0+643.5 in spite of 0+860.1 as per agreement. This
gives rise to decrease in the length of Leg 3 by 230 m. Technical
Justification in need of change to be specified from your end.

Simply supported spans with connecting slab considered in the

elevation drawings, which differs from continuous span of 300 m
length as per agreement.

Expansion joint spacing exceeds 200 m in all locations as per

drawing. Spacing of expansion joints should be 200 m for
connectors as per agreement clause 3.7 of volume 3, schedule D.
CABLE STAYED BRIDGE The General arrangement drawings provided are incomplete.
GENERAL Provide all the details such as, from-to directions, North
ARRANGEMENT direction detail, cross sections, elevations, details of components
DRAWING etc.

Cable stayed bridge width and related data of carriage way and
shy distance in plan, spacing between bridges not shown in plan
arrangement drawings.
Edge span Pier elevation details of P231&P234 differs from
agreement data of separate pier cap and pier.
The General arrangement drawings provided are incomplete.
JUHU CONNECTOR GA & Provide all the details such as, from-to directions, North
BRIDGE ELEVATION direction detail, cross sections, elevations, details of components
DRAWINGS etc.

Connector bridge width and related data of carriage way and shy
distance in plan, spacing between bridges not shown in Plan
arrangement drawings. Combined plan & elevation drawing to
be submitted in spite of separate drawings.

Non-navigational span length mentioned as 60m, differs from

agreement 50 m span. Technical Justification in need of change
to be specified.

As per drawing, Toll Plaza starts from Ch. 1003.999m.& ends at

1413.999m.As per agreement drawing it starts from ch:865.0m
and ends at Ch.: 1447.0m.This results decrease in the length of
toll plaza approach by 172m. Technical justification in need of
reduction required. Toll plaza surveillance building not shown in
the plan.

Simply supported spans with connecting slab considered in the

elevation drawings, which differs from continuous span of 300 m
length as per agreement. It should be corrected as per
agreement.

MAIN VIADUCT The General arrangement drawings provided are incomplete.

GENERAL LAYOUT PALN Provide all the details such as, from-to directions, North
& ELEVATION direction detail, cross sections, elevations, details of components
DRAWINGS etc.

Main bridge width and related data of carriage way and shy
distance in plan, spacing between bridges not shown in Plan
arrangement drawings. Combined plan & elevation drawing to
be submitted in spite of separate drawings.

Non-navigational span length mentioned as 60m, differs from

agreement 50 m span. Technical Justification in need of change
to be specified.
Expansion joint location wrongly marked as 200 c/c in all joint
locations.
Simply supported spans with connecting slab considered in the
elevation drawings, which differs from continuous span of 300 m
length as per agreement. It should be corrected as per
agreement.
 Vertical clearance for non-navigational spans as per agreement is
9.1 m. In particular
locations,P109,P150,P151,P152,P183,P220,P221,P243&P244
vertical clearance found less than 9.1 m with respect to MSL. It
should be checked to get required vertical clearance.

As per drawing, Toll Plaza starts from Ch. 1+645.07m.& ends at

2+236.16m.As per agreement drawing it starts from Ch.:
1+570.0m and ends at Ch.: 2+320.0.This results decrease in the
length of toll plaza approach by 159m. Technical justification
needed.

OTTER'S CLUB The General arrangement drawings provided are incomplete.

CONNECTOR GENERAL Provide all the details such as, from-to directions, North
LAYOUT PLAN & direction detail, cross sections, elevations, details of components
ELEVATION DRAWINGS etc.

Connector bridge width and related data of carriage way and shy
distance in plan, spacing between bridges not shown in Plan
arrangement drawings. Combined plan & elevation drawing to
be submitted in spite of separate drawings.

At abutment A1 location and N101&N102 pier locations only

three lane box structure to be adopted With 2.5 m separation.
Another 3-lane box considered on both sides in the plan
drawing, total width of abutment specified is 53.5m, which
contradicts agreement ROW of 45 m. It should be corrected.

Non-navigational span length mentioned as 60m, differs from

agreement 50 m span. Technical Justification in need of change
to be specified.

As per drawing, Toll Plaza starts from Ch. 839.72m.& ends at

1259.572m.As per agreement drawing it starts from Ch.: 733.6m
and ends at Ch.: 1227.6m.This results decrease in the length of
toll plaza approach by 74m. Technical justification needed.

Simply supported spans with connecting slab considered in the

elevation drawings, which differs from continuous span of 300 m
length as per agreement. It should be corrected as per
agreement.

Expansion joint spacing exceeds 200 m in all locations as per

drawing. Spacing of expansion joints should be 200 m for
connectors as per agreement clause 3.7 of volume 3, schedule D.

VERSOVA CONNECTOR The General arrangement drawings provided are incomplete.

GENERAL LAYOUT PLAN Provide all the details such as, from-to directions, North
& ELEVATION direction detail, cross sections, elevations, details of components
DRAWINGS etc.

Connector bridge width and related data of carriage way and shy
distance in plan, spacing between bridges not shown in Plan
arrangement drawings. Combined plan & elevation drawing to
be submitted in spite of separate drawings.
 Non navigational span length mentioned as 60m, differs from
agreement 50 m span. Technical Justification in need of change
to be specified.

As per drawing, Toll Plaza starts from Ch. 839.72m.& ends at

1259.572m.As per agreement drawing it starts from Ch.: 733.6m
and ends at Ch.: 1227.6m.This results decrease in the length of
toll plaza approach by 74m. Technical justification needed.

Abutment A1 location chainage for connector Leg 1 mentioned

as 0+060.482 in spite of 0+038.56 as per agreement. Justification
in need of change is to be done from your end.

Simply supported spans with connecting slab considered in the

elevation drawings which differs from continuous span of 300 m
length as per agreement. It should be corrected as per
agreement.

Expansion joint spacing exceeds 200 m in all locations as per

drawing. Spacing of expansion joints should be 200 m for
connectors as per agreement clause 3.7 of volume 3, schedule D.

BALANCED CANTILEVER Balanced cantilever edge span length changed to 61.5 m from
BRIDGE GA PALN & R0 your earlier proposal of 55 m. Technical Justification in need of
ELEVATION DRAWINGS change to be specified.

Expansion joint EJ marked as 200m in the drawing as a default.

BANDRA CONNECTOR Actual spacing to be checked and corrected in the drawing as per
GENERAL LAYOUT PLAN spans provided. Expansion joint spacing required as per contract
& ELEVATION is minimum 200m.Interchange loop expansion spacing violates
DRAWINGS contract requirement.

CABLE STAYED BRIDGE Expansion joint EJ marked as 200m in the drawing. Expansion
GENERAL joint spacing required as per contract is minimum 300 m, to be
ARRANGEMENT shown in the drawing.
DRAWING

B202, B203& B204 pier location alignment differs from

submitted plan & profile drawing. Correction to be needed for
smooth profile.

Expansion joint EJ marked as 200m in the drawing as a default.

JUHU CONNECTOR GA & Actual spacing to be checked and corrected in the drawing as per
BRIDGE ELEVATION spans provided. Expansion joint spacing required as per contract
DRAWINGS is minimum 200m.Interchange loop expansion spacing violates
contract requirement.
 As per drawing, Toll Plaza starts from Ch. 1003.999m.& ends at
1413.999m.As per agreement drawing it starts from ch:865.0m
and ends at Ch.: 1447.0m.This results decrease in the length of
toll plaza approach by 172m. Technical justification in need of
reduction required.

It is observed that the bottom of pile cap is fixed to +2.0m above

MAIN VIADUCT MSL in the drawing. As per MSRDC letter MSRDC/02/VBSL/805
GENERAL LAYOUT PALN dated 30Jan 2019, Pile cap top level of 3.3m above MSL is
& ELEVATION allowed to be raised by 2.6m. Fix the top of pile cap level instead
DRAWINGS of soffit/bottom of pile cap from aesthetic point of view.

Expansion joint EJ marked as 200m in the drawing as a default.

Expansion joint spacing required as per contract is 300 m, to be
adopted in the drawing.

As per drawing, Toll Plaza starts from Ch. 1+645.07m.& ends at

2+236.16m.As per agreement drawing it starts from Ch.:
1+570.0m and ends at Ch.: 2+320.0.This results decrease in the
length of toll plaza approach by 159m for which technical
justification needed. As per volume 3, Schedule B, Clause 2.1
minimum taper to be provided is 1 in 15 for main bridge.
3. Toll plaza location elevation drawing to be added in the list.

Expansion joint EJ marked as 200m in the drawing as a default.

OTTER'S CLUB Actual spacing to be checked and corrected in the drawing as per
CONNECTOR GENERAL spans provided. Expansion joint spacing required as per contract
LAYOUT PLAN & is minimum 200m.Interchange loop expansion spacing violates
ELEVATION DRAWINGS contract requirement.

As per drawing, Toll Plaza starts from chainage 142.1m.& ends at

592.1m.As per agreement drawing it starts from Ch.: 184.202m
and ends at Ch.: 544.202m.This results decrease in the length of
toll plaza approach by 90m,hence taper angle has been changed.
Technical justification needed. As per volume 3, minimum taper
to be provided at toll plaza is 1 in 10.

Expansion joint EJ marked as 200m in the drawing as a default.

VERSOVA CONNECTOR Actual spacing to be checked and corrected in the drawing as per
GENERAL LAYOUT PLAN spans provided. Expansion joint spacing required as per contract
& ELEVATION is minimum 200m.Interchange loop expansion spacing violates
DRAWINGS contract requirement.

As per drawing, Toll Plaza starts from Ch. 839.72m.& ends at

1259.572m.As per agreement drawing it starts from Ch.: 733.6m
and ends at Ch.: 1227.6m.This results decrease in the length of
toll plaza approach by 74m. Technical justification needed.
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Partially Accepted with Test Pile location revised, Fresh Submission.

Comments

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Accepted, however contractor revised the

Accepted with Comments test pile location hence accepted design not
valid.

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