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Constructions of Bridge Structures

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 221-0934/01
Abbreviation VMK
Course title Constructions of Bridge Structures
Credits 5
Coordinating department Department of Structures
Course coordinator prof. Ing. Antonín Lokaj, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

Lectures:
1. Introduction to bridge engineering, bridge terminology, basic division of bridges, main parts of bridges.
2. Structural design of bridges - principles. Bridge spatial arrangement.
3. Action on structures – Traffic loads on bridges according to EN 1991-2.
4. Pavement on bridges. Drainage systems on bridges. Bridge accessories and attachments, security devices.
5. Bridge fasteners. Bridge cross-over structures.
6. Bearings.
7. Bridge substructures – abutments, piers, pylons, wing walls.
8. Culverts.
9. Ultimate and serviceability limit states of the bridge structures. Basic principles on design of steel and concrete structures.
10. Reinforced concrete slab bridges – principles on design.
11. Reinforced concrete beam bridges – principles on design.
12. Reinforced concrete frame bridges, reinforced concrete arch bridges – principles on design.
13. Steel and composite steel-concrete bridge decks – principles on design.
14. Steel and composite steel-concrete beam bridges – principles on design.

Tutorials:
1. Practical exhibition of bridge structures, important parts of bridges.
2. Bridge spatial arrangement of road and railway bridges
3. Revision of bridges
4. Action on structures – Traffic loads on bridges according to EN 1991-2
5. Influence lines on statically determined structures
6. Reinforced concrete slab bridges, load actions on the structure, structural analysis
7. Reinforced concrete slab bridges, design of the superstructure
8. Design of a bridge abutment
9. Detailing design
10. Student presentations – revision on bridges
11. Student presentations – revision on bridges
12. Student presentations – revision on bridges
13. Student presentations – revision on bridges
14. Credit proof, verification of seminary work

Literature

1. EN 1990: Eurocode: Basis of structural design, 2002
2. EN 1991: Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 2: Traffic loads on bridges, 2003
3. EN 1992-2: Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures - Part 2: Design of bridges
4. EN 1993-2: Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures - Part 2: Design of bridges
5. Sanpaolesi, L., Croce, P.: Design of bridges, Handbook 4, Leonardo da Vinci pilot project CZ/02/B/F/PP-134007, Pisa, 2005

Advised literature

1. Pechal, A.: Bridges. Ing. Antonín Pechal, CSc. Publishing, Brno, Czech Republic, 2009, ISBN 978-80-254-5279-0.
2. Troyano L.F.: Bridge Engineering a Global Perspektive. University Press, Cambridge, 2003
3. Wai-Fah Chen, Lian Duan: Bridge Engeneering Handbook, CRC Press, 1999
4. EN 1992-1-1: Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings, 2004
5. EN 1993-1-1: Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings 2005