CI9-STR-35-Design of Bridges Course aims The aim of this module is to introduce students to the design and construction of bridges. This module covers the structural behaviour of the main longitudinal and transverse bridge typologies, the fundamental design principles, and main construction procedures for short, medium and long span bridges. Learning outcomes On successfully completing this course unit, students should be able to: Develop the conceptual design for short, medium and long span bridges Understand the structural behaviour of th different longitudinal and transverse bridge types Select appropriate longitudinal and transverse schemes for particular cases Determine the actions to be considered for the design ofa bridge according to Eurocodes Develop conventional models for structural analysis of bridges Design a concrete or steel composite bridge deck of medium span according to Eurocodes Design the bearings, joints, piers and abutments Select the appropriate construction method Course syllabus This module is intended to cover: 1. The structural behaviour and design principles for the main longitudinal (such as beams, portal frames, arches, cable-stayed, and suspension bridges) and transverse (such as beams, slabs, and box girders) bridge ‘typologies. 2. The detailed design of prestressed concrete composite bridge decks, and steel-concrete composite bridge decks. 3. The design of different bridge components and elements (such as parapets, waterproofing, drainage, bearings, joints, abutments, piers ete). 4, The main bridge construction procedures.Assessments Total Marks Allocated 100 Examination / Coursework split 70% | 30% Rubric: Answer all the questions in Part 1, and one elective question (out of two) in Part 2. Questions are not weighted equally. Reading list Category as defined by Central Library: A= required, B = recommended but not essential, C = background reading B_ PARKE G, HEWSON N. 2008. ICE manual of bridge engineering. ICE. B_ CHEN, W.F. AND DUAN L. 2003. Bridge Engineering. CRC Press LLC B FERNANDEZ-TROYANOL L. 2003. Bridge Engineering: A Global Perspective. Thomas Telford B LEONHARDT, F. 1984. Bridges. The MIT Press B COLLINGS D. Steel concrete composite bridges B_ HAMBLY, E.C. 1991. Bridge Deck Behaviour. Taylor & Francis