Foundation and Structural Layout
The load of station was borne by a raft foundation to effect even distribution of the load and avoid possible sinking. The station consisted of two double storey blocks linked by a narrow passage Timber was the basic material used for the prefabricated load bearing panels forming the structure. The panels consisted of two 9 millimetres thick plywood sheets, attached to the two sides of a timber load bearing frame. The space between the two faces was filled up by thermally insulating material. The outside face of the structure was protected by cladding consisting of a 25 millimetres thick layer of insulation material over which metallic sheets were bolted. Internal finishing varied from one area to another. The radio room had acoustic tiles while the generator and the boiler rooms were provided with asbestos lining. The kitchen and the bath rooms had melamine faced plywood. Internal finishing in all other rooms was provided by hard board.
Out of the two blocks of Dakshin Gangotri, Block-A contained a lounge, kitchen, hospital, laboratory and a snow melting plant in the ground floor and the living facilities, communication facilities and general stores in the first floor. The Block-B housed three generators, the electrical work shop and carpentry in the ground floor and some of the workshops along with general stores in the first floor. A modern kitchen fitted with necessary appliances was provided. For entertainment, music system, VCRs, table tennis, library, indoor games and a gymnasium were provided. A well equipped operation theater and medical room with adequate storage of drugs and medicines have been provided at Dakshin Gangotri Station.
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