This paper deals with the problems faced during the transportation of two large granite monolith statues weighing 180 t and 120 t respectively through the narrow and winding country-roads on the western plains of the state of Karnataka. A brief resume of the problems faced during this operation and how these were overcome successfully have been presented.

Basavarajaiah, B.S.2026-02-05TransportaJournal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Civil Engineering Division, 1989, 70, pt 2, pp. 72-763731995https://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/280991989Highway SystemsMaterials Handling--EquipmentRock Products--Safe HandlingBridge Load CapacityGranite StatuesStatue Loading EquipmentStatue Transportation ProblemsGraniteThis paper deals with the problems faced during the transportation of two large granite monolith statues weighing 180 t and 120 t respectively through the narrow and winding country-roads on the western plains of the state of Karnataka. A brief resume of the problems faced during this operation and how these were overcome successfully have been presented.