The course equips you to be the architect of a bridge's most crucial component: the superstructure. You'll learn the intricacies of designing these materials for bridge decks, considering their properties, behavior under load, and techniques like prestressing to enhance performance. The course delves into design philosophies, comparing traditional methods with modern limit state design to ensure bridges meet all safety requirements.
Bridge Deck Analysis
Bridge Deck Analysis
This course is part of Bridge Infrastructure Design Specialization
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9 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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- Analyzing bridge decks under different loading conditions, including both ultimate and serviceability limit states.
- Design beam and slab type superstructures, box culverts, and steel composite girder bridges.
- Understanding of material properties relevant to bridge decks, including concrete, pre-stressed concrete, and steel.
- Applying design philosophies like Working Stress and Limit State methods to optimize bridge deck performance.
- Calculate various loads acting on bridge decks, including factors like impact, traffic congestion, and lane reduction.
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module equips you with the knowledge to create safe and durable bridge superstructure. We'll explore design philosophies, from the traditional working stress method to the modern limit state method as specified by IRC codes. You'll learn about material properties, how to account for prestressing losses, and design for various load scenarios. We'll delve into controlling deformations and ensuring the bridge functions well under everyday use. Prestressed concrete systems, cable placement strategies, and proper detailing techniques will be covered. By the end, you'll be empowered to design concrete bridge superstructures that are structurally safe and sound.
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12 videos1 assignment
The module probes into the essential components that keep bridges functional. We'll explore how to calculate loads acting on box culverts. You'll gain a step-by-step understanding of designing single cell box culverts. Retaining structures will also be covered. We'll even explore innovative solutions like seismic isolation devices to safeguard bridges during earthquakes. From expansion joints that allow for thermal movement to crash barriers for safety, this module equips you with the knowledge to design a box culverts and.
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13 videos1 assignment
Master the design of beam and slab bridge superstructures with this in-depth module! We'll guide you through a step-by-step process, from idealizing the bridge deck as a grillage system to analyzing and designing its components. You'll learn how to calculate effective section properties and apply loads accurately, considering impact factor and congestion factor. We'll delve into both ultimate and serviceability limit state design, ensuring the bridge can withstand various loads while functioning well. Transverse analysis techniques and special considerations for skewed or curved bridges will also be covered. By the end, you'll be equipped to confidently analyze and design beam and slab type bridge superstructures that are both safe and efficient.
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15 videos1 assignment
Explore into the world of steel and steel composite bridges in this comprehensive module! We'll explore key standards like IRC 24 and dive right into different steel bridge types. You'll then be introduced to steel composite girders, which combine steel and concrete for enhanced performance. We'll cover the essentials of modelling these composite girders, followed by in-depth design considerations for flexure, shear, and fatigue. By the end, you'll possess the knowledge to design steel and steel composite superstructures that are both strong and efficient for a variety of bridge applications.
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