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It is interesting to note that the much-maligned tyres of vehicles in accidents on expressways accused of ‘bursting’ are less to blame because of over speeding or overheating than of poor maintenance by automobile owners. Tyres are neither glamourous nor attention-seeking but the bedrock providing the interface between the vehicle and the road. Sudershan S. Gusain, Chairman – ATMA Tyre ...

Prof. P. Rajalakshmi, CYIENT Chair Professor (Future Communication) and Director – NMICPS TiHAN Foundation, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, writes on the urgent need for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving technologies tailored to Indian conditions. Department of Science and Technology (DST), under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), has sanctioned the prestigious Technology ...

A leading brand of GO IP Global Services Pvt Ltd, Syrotech specializes in design, development, and manufacturing of FTTx, Datacom, Networking, and Security and Entrance products. Manav Mittal, Managing Director, states that Syrotech GateX, has been created for addressing the growing demand for traffic management and safety solutions What is the new offering from Syrotech for traffic management and road ...

With a strong presence in India and South East Asia, Safety First Engineering Pvt. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of crash barriers, with focus on advanced wire rope safety barriers especially SAFENCE Flexible Wire Rope Barrier System. Bharat Anand, Director, Safety First engages in a Q & A session with Trafficinfratech What are the advancements in Crash barriers globally and ...

One of the key drivers of the Indian economy and the country’s growth story is the infrastructure sector, which comprises highways, railways, metro, power, bridges, dams, roads, smart cities and other public utilities. To ensure the holistic planning and execution of infrastructure projects by reducing implementation costs, the government has set up multiple schemes and digital platforms. The increased focus ...

The concept of using waste materials in road construction is not new, but its importance has gained traction in recent years due to the escalating environmental challenges and the push for a circular economy. By repurposing industrial by-products, agricultural residues, and other waste materials, road construction can become a pivotal part of the solution to global waste management problems. This ...

India is constructing roads at a record pace: however, the non-availability of quality aggregates is a problem. At the same time, consumption of large quantity of aggregates causes depletion of the natural resources. The  production of natural aggregates  is environmentally harmful  too due to  quarrying and blasting.  This is a major concern and challenge that the construction industry is facing ...

In its 77th year of independence, India, today, is at the cusp of greater economic ascent. As a result, the economy has leapfrogged from the world’s tenth largest economy (2014) to the fifth largest. Further, with this impressive growth expected to continue, India is poised to become the third largest economy by 2027, and a developed nation by 2047, marking ...

Efficient transportation system, besides leading to the fast economic growth, helps any region in establishing the basic infrastructure facilities for all round development activities. The road network usually has an asset value that represents a significant proportion of national wealth. It is, therefore, important and appropriate that this asset is managed in a scientific manner. Dr. Siksha Swaroopa Kar, Principal ...

In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in road management and maintenance has marked a significant leap forward in optimizing transportation infrastructure. These advancements have introduced innovative solutions to enhance road safety, improve traffic flow, and reduce maintenance costs. Amit Kar, Head Technology & Solutions – Global Services Business, Sterlite Technologies Limited throws light on the future ...