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Design of Bridges


Course Description

Types of bridges, superstructure and substructure components, design considerations, loads, reinforced concrete and steel bridges, seismic design.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Additional and/or advanced problems will be assigned only to graduate students both in the homework and quiz/examinations. A design project is required of all graduate students.


Athena Title

Design of Bridges


Prerequisite

CVLE 4530


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

This course exposes the student to the various steps involved in designing a reinforced concrete or steel bridge, including choice of bridge type, kinds and effects of loads, specialized design requirements for superstructure and substructure, and seismic design considerations.


Topical Outline

• Bridge types • Loads • Design requirements • Design codes (AASHTO, ACI, AISC) • Reinforced concrete bridges • Steel bridges • Seismic design


Syllabus


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