Design of Suspension Bridge at Connolly\'s Plot
Abstract
This project proposes a suspension bridge at Conolly Plot, near Nilambur, the world’s oldest teak plantation established in 1846 by H. V. Conolly; the previous bridge was destroyed during the 2019 floods, forcing tribal communities to depend on unsafe makeshift crossings and making daily life difficult. The project aims to improve transportation and connectivity for tribal and local residents while promoting tourism in the forested Nilambur region, with the bridge design focusing on load and deflection analysis, cost estimation, and the use of locally available materials and labor to reduce costs, involve the community, and create lasting social a nd economic benefits.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Civil and Structural Engineering Research
Structural Engineering and Materials Analysis
Engineering Applied Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 630–636
- Publication date
- 10 March 2026
- Language
- EN