CVE 5631 - Design of Bridges

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course presents structural analysis and design of highway bridges. Topics include construction materials in bridges; loads on highway bridges; load path and distribution in bridge superstructure; design of single-span and multi-span highway bridges including rolled steel girder bridges with concrete deck, flat slab bridges, and box culverts; and bridge aesthetics.
Prereq: CAE 3511, CAE 3521, CAE 3561 (quarter system prereq: AE 3211, AE 3221, AE 3231)
Note: This course is open to qualified undergraduate students.

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Understand the different types of bridges and when their use is appropriate
Determine AASHTO loading requirements for bridges
Design basic steel girder bridges
Design basic reinforced concrete slab bridges

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

Short topics: Minneapolis I-35 collapse; bridge types and economical spans; fatigue and fracture mechanics; Hoan Bridge; aesthetics in design; arches; suspension bridge types; Tacoma Narrows; Connecticut Turnpike at Mianus River
Basic structural analysis with moving loads
Loadings and load combinations
Girder bridges: general concepts
Two-span continuous composite rolled steel beam bridge design
Girder bridges: additional topics for precast concrete girders and steel plate girders
Multi-span reinforced concrete slab bridge design
Multi-cell box culvert design

Coordinator
Dr. Edward Sippel, P.E.

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