--- title: "Monthly progress report: Bagmati Bridge" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 7 key: "semester_5/communication_english:monthly-progress-report-bagmati-bridge" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/monthly-progress-report-bagmati-bridge site: BCT Engineering --- # Monthly progress report: Bagmati Bridge Communication English · Chapter 7: Informal Reports - Asked in: 2068 Chaitra, 8 marks - Video: [Progress Report| Progress Report Writing | How to Write Progress Report?| Learn Technical Document](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU3ooD0Depc) — Learn English with Faisal Hameed - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/monthly-progress-report-bagmati-bridge - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-7 ## Question Write a monthly progress report to be submitted to the Chief Engineer, Department of Roads on the construction of a Bagmati Bridge near Thapathali. ## Short answer A memo reports May 2027 work on the Bagmati Bridge. South abutment piles and pile cap finished, 6 of 24 girders cast, and Rs. 4.1 crore spent. Overall progress is 20 percent against a 22 percent plan, delayed by rain and river conditions. ## Answer ```text MEMORANDUM To : Er. Hari Prasad Lamsal, Chief Engineer, Department of Roads, Babarmahal, Kathmandu From : Er. Ashim Pradhan, Project Manager, Bagmati Bridge Project Date : 3 June 2027 Subject : Monthly progress report on the construction of the Bagmati Bridge near Thapathali (May 2027) ``` #### Introduction The project is to construct a 90 m, double-lane RCC bridge across the Bagmati river near Thapathali, to reduce traffic on the existing bridge. The contract period is 15 months from 1 March 2027. This report covers the work done in the third month (May 2027). #### Work completed 1. **Piers and abutments:** the pile foundation of the south abutment and Pier 1 was finished (24 piles); piles for Pier 2 are 50 percent done. 2. **Pile cap:** casting of the south abutment pile cap was completed. 3. **Girders:** casting yard established; 6 of 24 precast girders were cast. 4. **Materials:** cement, rods and aggregates were tested and found satisfactory. 5. **Safety and environment:** river water was diverted using a temporary channel; the working area was fenced. 6. **Traffic:** a diversion plan was made with the Traffic Police. 7. **Expenditure:** Rs. 1.8 crore this month, Rs. 4.1 crore so far. | Item | Plan (%) | Actual (%) | |---|---|---| | Pile foundation | 65 | 60 | | Substructure | 20 | 15 | | Girder casting | 25 | 25 | | Overall | 22 | 20 | #### Problems faced - Pre-monsoon rain raised the river level and slowed the pile work for 6 days. - Pollution and waste in the river made working conditions difficult. - The 11 kV line near the north abutment has to be shifted by the electricity authority. #### Work planned for the next period 1. Complete the piles of Pier 2 and the north abutment. 2. Cast 8 more girders. 3. Request the Nepal Electricity Authority to shift the line. 4. Prepare a monsoon safety plan. #### Conclusion The overall progress is 20 percent against the plan of 22 percent. The delays can be made up in the dry season, but the monsoon safety plan must be strictly followed. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. The contract started on 1 March 2027. Which month is the report on? A. The third month, May 2027 B. The first month, March 2027 C. The fifteenth month D. June 2027 Answer: A. March, April, May makes May the third month; the memo is dated 3 June. (Key point: Reporting month) 2. What does the plan-versus-actual table show? A. That every item is ahead of plan B. That progress is slightly behind plan overall (20 percent actual versus 22 percent planned) while girder casting is on plan C. That girder casting is behind D. That the project is complete Answer: B. Pile foundation (60 vs 65) and substructure (15 vs 20) lag, girders match at 25, and overall is 20 vs 22. (Key point: Use of table) 3. Which safety and environment measures were taken? A. The river was drained completely B. No measures C. River water diverted through a temporary channel and working area fenced D. Workers were relocated Answer: C. The report mentions a temporary channel diverting river water and a fenced working area. (Key point: Safety and environment measures) 4. What action is planned for the 11 kV line near the north abutment? A. Ignore it B. Remove it by the contractor C. Build the bridge elsewhere D. Request the Nepal Electricity Authority to shift it Answer: D. The line has to be shifted by the electricity authority, so the plan is to request the NEA. 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