| Course Unit Code | 221-0934/02 |
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| Number of ECTS Credits Allocated | 5 ECTS credits |
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| Type of Course Unit * | Choice-compulsory |
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| Level of Course Unit * | First Cycle |
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| Semester when the Course Unit is delivered | Summer Semester |
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Requisites | |
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| Prerequisities | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title |
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| 221-0059 | Concrete Structures Elements |
| 221-0926 | Actions on Building Structures |
| 221-0927 | Elements of Steel and Timber Structures |
| 228-0201 | Building statics |
| 228-0204 | Elasticity and Plasticity |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Personal ID | Name |
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| ROS11 | Ing. Miroslav Rosmanit, Ph.D. |
| Summary |
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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 |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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After completing this subject, students will be able to understand and apply the following skills and topic areas:
- bridge terminology, basic bridge structures, main parts of bridges, pavement on bridges, bearings, bridge fasteners, drainage systems on bridges, bridge substructures;
- structural design of bridges, special arrangement on bridges and under bridges;
- traffic loads and other on bridges, numerical modeling and combinations of loads;
- general principles on design of reinforced concrete slab, beam and frame bridges and steel and composite steel-concrete beam bridges. |
| Course Contents |
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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 |
| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Required Reading: |
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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 |
1. Moravčík, M., Zemko, Š.: Betónové mosty 1 – Všeobecná časť, Mosty zo železobetónu, Vydala Žilinská univerzita v Žiline, Žilina, Slovensko, 2004, ISBN 80-8070-258-6
2. Rotter, T.: Ocelové mosty, ČVUT Praha |
| Recommended Reading: |
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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 |
1. Pechal, A.: Mosty. Vydavatelství Ing. Antonín Pechal, CSc., Brno, 2009, ISBN 978-80-254-5279-0.
2. Tomica, V., Sokolík, A., Zemko, Š.: Údržba a rekonštrukcia mostov, Vydalo vydavatelství Alfa, Bratislava, 1992, ISBN 80-05-01025-7
3. Tomica, V., Bujňák, J., Vičan, J.: Kovové mosty, Vydala Vysoká škola dopravy a spojov v Žiline, 1992, ISBN 80-7100-104-X |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Lectures, Individual consultations, Tutorials, Project work |
| Assesment methods and criteria |
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| Tasks are not Defined |