Light Weight Portable Bridge

Light Weight Portable Bridge

Light Weight Portable Bridge is used for keeping communication and infrastructure open. It is used in hilly areas, especially in glaciers, for crossing crevices, nullah, and ditches upto 20 feet spans. It is modular in design using special aluminum alloy. Six soldiers can pass through it at one time. The bridge can be assembled in 30 minutes and stripped off in 20 minutes.

Technical Specifications
Overall Length 30 ft
Width of Bridge 2 ft 6 inches
Height of Bridge 2 ft 5 inches
Load Carrying Capacity 400 kg
Number of Sections/Modules 5
Length of Each Section 6 ft
Weight of Each Section < 15 kg
Bank Seating (on either side) 4 to 5 ft
Operating Temperature -40°C to +60°C
Deflection (under max load) < 3 inches