Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to design, analyze and detail reinforced concrete bridges for vertical and seismic loads based on Eurocode 8 part 2. Moreover, students will gain knowledge on special topics in concrete structures as described in the course content.
Course Content (Syllabus)
- Introduction to bridges and classification of modern bridges.
- Basic bridge sections.
- Methods of bridge construction.
- Decks 1 : Morphology and loading.
- Decks 2 : Simulation and analysis.
- Decks 3 : Detailing.
- Joints and bearings.
- Piers and abutments 1 : Seismic loading.
- Piers and abutments 2 : Simulation, analysis and detailing.
- Advanced modeling techniques
- Modeling, analysis and detailing of flat slab buildings.
- Arbitrary section analysis
- Fiber-reinforced concrete
- Reinforced concrete core walls