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Nov 23, 2024
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AE 762 - Bridge Design0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the design of vehicular bridge structures. Topics include loading and design requirements of the latest AASHTO LRDF specifications with emphasis on moving loads, design of reinforced concrete slabs and box culverts, and design of continuous girder bridges with steel beams and precast concrete beams. (prereq: Graduate standing)
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
• Structural analysis, design of steel and reinforced concrete structures
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
Laboratory Topics
• None appended
Coordinator
Douglas Stahl
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