Catalog Description: Structural systems for bridges, loading, analysis by influence lines, slab and grider bridges, composite design, pre-stressed concrete, rating of existing bridges, specifications and economic factors.
Pre-requisite(s):
CES 4605 (Structural Steel)
CES4702 (Reinforced Concrete Structures)
Designation: Elective
Contribution of course to meeting the Professional Component:
| Math & Science Topic | 0.0 credit hours |
| Engineering Topics | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Education Topics | 0.0 credit hours |
| Class Schedule: | Laboratory Schedule: | ||
| Number of sessions per week | 2 | Number of sessions per week | N/A |
| Duration of each session | 110 mins | Duration of each session | N/A |
Course Objectives:
· Be familiar with background behind LRFD philosophies
· Introduce students to AASHTO-LRFD design code for highway bridges
· Prepare you to join the bridge engineering community, or for more advanced
graduate work
Topics:
· Design Philosophies
· Limit States
· AASHTO Loads
· AASHTO's Distribution Factors
· Refined Methods
· Application of Influence Lines to Bridge Engineering
· Introduction to Continuous Beam Analysis (Computer program)
· Concrete Slab Bridge
· Shear and Flexure in RC Bridge Girders
· Overview of PSC Bridge
· Composite Bridges
· Bridge Rating
Textbook(s):
"Design of Highway Bridges: based on AASHTO LRFD bridge design specifications",
M. Barker and J. A. Pucket, John Wiley and Sons Publishing Company (1997)
Reference(s):
· "AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications", AASHTO, 2nd Edition
(1998)
· "Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges", AASHTO, 2nd
Edition (2000)
· "Bridge Load Rating, Permitting and Posting Manual", Florida
DOT (1996).
Relationship of the
course to Program Outcomes:
· This course is used to assess and apply civil engineering program outcome
number 3 (equilibrium)
· This course teaches students the role of an engineer with regard to
ethics, professionalism, engineering practice and registration (civil engineering
program outcome number 4)
· This course addresses civil engineering program outcome number 6 by
means of project presentations
· This course teaches students about the need to continuously update
their knowledge through registration, continuing education and participation
in professional societies (civil engineering program outcome number 8)
· This course assesses student ability to complete a design project incorporating
the use of design and regulatory standards (civil engineering program outcome
number 9)
· This course addresses civil engineering program outcome number 10 by
exposing students to real world problems and solutions
· This course also addresses Criterion C from the a-k list of ABET (Design
of a System, Component, or Process)
· This course also addresses the Criterion E from the a-k list of ABET
(Identify, Formulate, and Solve an Engineering Problem)
· This course also addresses the Criterion F from the a-k list of ABET
(Understanding Professional and Ethical Responsibility)
· This course also addresses the Criterion G from the a-k list of ABET
(Communicate Effectively)
· This course also addresses the Criterion H from the a-k list of ABET
(Understand the Impact of Engineering Solutions in a Global and Societal Context)
· This course also addresses the Criterion J from the a-k list of ABET
(Knowledge of Contemporary Issues)
· This course also addresses the Criterion K from the a-k list of ABET
(Ability to use Techniques, Skills, and Modern Tools Necessary for Engineering
Practice)