The project involves the repair and replacement of elastomeric bearings for Major Bridge No. 998, located at Km 95/7–8 on the DMM–PAK section in the Guntakal Division under South Central Railway.

Client: South Central Railway – Guntakal Division
Contractor: VSB Engineering

The scope includes:

• Removal and replacement of existing elastomeric bearings
• Restoration of bearing functionality
• Repair of the bottom deck slab

A total of 66 elastomeric bearings (640 × 460 × 90 mm) were supplied, including 2 bearings designated for destructive testing to validate performance.

The objective of the project is to restore structural performance, ensure operational safety, and extend the service life of the bridge to support uninterrupted railway operations.

This project addresses the maintenance and rehabilitation requirements of an operational railway bridge within an active railway corridor.

Its significance includes:

• Infrastructure Integrity:
  Ensures the continued structural reliability of a critical bridge asset within the South Central Railway network.
• Operational Safety:
  Maintains safe load transfer and movement handling under continuous train operations.
• Mobility & Logistics:
  Supports uninterrupted train movement, minimizing risks of service disruption in the DMM–PAK section.
• Lifecycle Extension:Prevents progressive structural degradation and extends the functional lifespan of the bridge.
• Network Efficiency:
  Contributes to the consistent performance of railway infrastructure supporting passenger and freight movement.

Such rehabilitation works are essential for maintaining system reliability in high-utilization railway networks.

Ameenji Rubber Limited supplied elastomeric bridge bearings designed to meet the functional and dimensional requirements of the rehabilitation work.

Scope of Supply:

Elastomeric Bearings

• Size: 640 × 460 × 90 mm
• Quantity: 66 units
• HS Code: 73081000
• Includes: 2 bearings for destructive testing

Engineering Function:

The supplied bearings are designed to:

• Transfer vertical loads from the superstructure to the substructure
• Accommodate rotational movements
• Absorb vibrations and displacements induced by train loads

The inclusion of destructive testing bearings supports validation of material properties and performance under controlled conditions.

The supply was aligned with project-specific dimensional and functional requirements, ensuring compatibility with existing bridge components.

Why Ameenji Was Chosen

Ameenji Rubber Limited was selected based on its ability to deliver elastomeric bearing systems suited for railway bridge applications and maintenance projects.

Relevant strengths include:

• Experience in supplying components for railway and bridge infrastructure
• Capability to manufacture dimensionally accurate elastomeric bearings
• Established quality control and testing processes
• Ability to support project-specific technical requirements
• Reliability in supply for time-sensitive maintenance works

These factors ensured alignment with the operational and engineering requirements of the rehabilitation project.

• Restoration of bearing systems and deck components
• Improves structural performance and operational safety

• Enable controlled load transfer and rotation
• Reduce stress concentration in structural elements
• Improve flexibility under dynamic loading

• Used for validating material strength and performance
• Ensures compliance with required mechanical properties

• Reinforces the structural integrity of the bridge deck
• Supports load distribution across the structure

• Designed to integrate with existing infrastructure
• Minimizes disruption during installation and operation

The project involved repair and rehabilitation of Major Bridge No. 998 in the Guntakal Division.

Ameenji Rubber Limited has completed the supply of elastomeric bearings, including units designated for testing, in accordance with project requirements.