CIVILEN 5360
Transcript Abbreviation:
Bridge Engineering
Course Description:
Types of bridges; aesthetics in bridge design; loads on bridges; selection of bridge type; AASHTO specifications for bridge design; design of steel bridges.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 4310 (531) and 4320 (532).
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 736.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be introduced to the world of bridges from various aspects including aesthetics
Learn about various loadings on bridges according to AASHTO specifications
Learn how to select a bridge type
Learn analysis of moving loads on bridges
Learn how to design bridges according to the AASHTO specifications with an example of a steel bridge
Learn about current research on bridges such as health monitoring of bridges and vibration control of smart bridges
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Background | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Bridge Failures | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Types of Bridges | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Aesthetics in Bridge Design | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Selection of Bridge Type | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Loads on Bridges | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Historic Bridges | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Influence Functions and Girder-Line Analysis | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| System Analysis | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design of Steel Bridges | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Overview of Recent Research on Bridges | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework and design project | 15% |
| Term paper | 10% |
| Midterm exam | 25% |
| Final exam | 50% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Design of Highway Bridges – An LRFD Approach | R.M. Barker and J.A. Puckett |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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