Description:

This module offers an overview of bridge elements, construction techniques, bridge loading an analysis. After the introduction and differentiation of basis static systems, the bridge nomenclature is discussed to equip the student with the necessary terminology, the superstructure is discussed from perspective of concrete and steel as the main materials. Bridge loading for traffic loads and analysis are illustrated in detail with the support of influence lines. Necessary care is devoted the the construction techniques and analysis of different basic bridge types.

Contents:

1. Introduction to bridge Engineering (K133)
2. Bridge architecture and detailing (K134)
3. Nomenclatures (K133)
4. Superstructure - concrete (K133)
5. Superstructure - steel (K134)
6. Superstructure - composite K133)
7. Loading (K133)
8. Pedestrian bridges (K134)
9. Analysis of bridges (K133)
10. Construction concrete (K133)
11. Construction steel and composite bridges (K134)
12. Overview and assessment of module (K133)

Seminar contents:

1. Layout design (K133)
2. Cross-section design (K133)
3. Loading application (K133)
4. Internal forces (K133)
5. ULS Assessment (K133)

Keywords:

bridge, concrete, construction techniques, bridge analysis

Abbreviations used:

Semester:

• W ... winter semester (usually October - February)
• S ... spring semester (usually March - June)
• W,S ... both semesters

Mode of completion of the course:

• A ... Assessment (no grade is given to this course but credits are awarded. You will receive only P (Passed) of F (Failed) and number of credits)
• GA ... Graded Assessment (a grade is awarded for this course)
• EX ... Examination (a grade is awarded for this course)
• A, EX ... Examination (the award of Assessment is a precondition for taking the Examination in the given subject, a grade is awarded for this course)

Weekly load (hours per week):

• P ... lecture
• C ... seminar
• L ... laboratory
• R ... proseminar
• S ... seminar