Trail Suspension Bridge Study. Part A: Effects of Trail Bridges. Volume 3: Case History, Analysis and Findings on Bridges Studied in Western Development Region

摘要

This is the third volume of an extensive final report describing a study to develop a set of criteria for the selection of trail suspension bridge sites in Nepal. The study as a whole was a reaction to the confusion, lack of integration with other development projects, and lack of thought to the social and political aspects of development which have characterized earlier USAID suspension bridge projects in Nepal. These efforts have not proven entirely successful and, on occasion have even resulted in the misplacement of bridges, with the inevitable consequences of minimal benefits. This volume contains case studies of former USAID trail bridge projects in the Western Development Region of Nepal, including the Darondi, Manbagh, and Jhaprebagar bridges. The volume is divided into three sections, one for each case study. Each contains an area description and history (including the bridge location history and selection process); analysis and findings of the socio-anthropological, institutional, and economic impact studies as well as those of the engineering investigations; and illustrative photographs.