Selection of bridge type, design and calculation of superstructures - infrastructures of reinforced concrete bridges. Contemporary construction methods and earthquake resistant design. Systems for bridging large spans - Special issues on repair and retrofitting of bridges.
# | Title | Description | Hours |
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1 | Introduction | Examples of application of actions and calculation of superstructure and piers response. Brief presentation of basic pre-tensioning concepts. | 3x2=6 |
2 | Superstructure | Design Criteria and Type Selection. Supporting systems. Simulation instructions. Methods of analysis of characteristic types (Beams - Slabs - Girders). Influence of the method and the construction stages in the calculation of the response. | 3x4=12 |
3 | Pier and retaining systems | Abutments, Piers and retaining walls | 1x4=4 |
4 | Mechanized construction methods | Pre-casting beams. Balanced Cantilever method. Incremental Launching Movable Scaffolding System. Span by span segmental. | 3x4=12 |
5 | Methods of bridging large spans | Cable, lifted and arch-type bridges | 1x4=4 |
6 | Earthquake resistant design | Design methods. Assessment of the seismic actions. Seismic isolation | 3x4=12 |
7 | Special Issues | Repair - retrofitting | 1x2=2 |
With the successful completion of the course, the students will know:
Teaching methods | Lectures in class. Presentation of the solution of exercises in class. |
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Teaching media | Blackboard. PowerPoint presentations. Visit to construction sites (if possible). |
Problems - Applications | 8 exercises to be solved in class and 8 homework assignments |
Assignments (projects, reports) | Students solve and deliver the homeworks, on which they are examined at the end of the semester. |
Other | Presentation of significant bridges |