Course detail

Metal Bridges II (DST)

FAST-CO03Acad. year: 2013/2014

Box-girder bridges.
Bevelled bridges and curved bridges.
Composite steel-concrete bridges - structural design, basic principles of static design, using of bridges, erection.
Arched bridges.
Suspended and cable-stayed bridges - structural design, basic principles of static design.
Bridge supports.
Erection of bridges.
Examples of realized bridge structures.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Marcela Karmazínová, CSc.

Department

Institute of Metal and Timber Structures (KDK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Composite steel-concrete bridges - methods of static and structural design. Box bridges - basis of static and structural design. Bevelled and curved bridges - basis of static and structural design. Arch and frame bridges - principles of static and structural design. Bridge supports - basis of static and structural design. Suspended and cable-stayed bridges - basic principles. Methods of metal bridges erection.

Prerequisites

Design of members, components and connections of steel structures. Metal bridges - plated-girder and truss-girder bridges. Design of members and components of concrete structures. Static solution of truss structures and arches including influence lines. Basis of static solution of cable-stayed and suspended structures.

Co-requisites

Extension of the knowledge in the field of elasticity and plasticity - basic principles of non-linear analysis. Basis of structural dynamics with regards to the dynamic behaviour of steel bridges.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures, practical classes and self-study assignments. Attendance at lectures is optional, but attendance at classes is compulsory.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

For the successful graduation of this course it is necessary to static and structural design of steel truss-girder bridge within the exercises, based on the individual task, with the extend given by the teacher. The attendance in the exercises is compulsory. This course is not closed by the exam.

Course curriculum

1. Composite steel-concrete bridges
2. Composite steel-concrete bridges
3. Box girder bridges
4. Bevelled bridges
5. Curved bridges
6. Arched bridges
7. Arched bridges
8. Suspended bridges
9. Cable-stayed bridges
10. Bridge supports

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the subject is to introduce students to the problems of this course and to practise acquires knowledge and skills.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Faltus, F.: Ocelové mosty příhradové, obloukové a visuté. Academia Praha, 1971. (CS)
Pechar,J., Schindler,A.: Kovové mosty. SNTL Praha, 1990. (CS)

Recommended reading

Johnson,R.P. - Buckby, R.J.: Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete - Vol.2: Bridges. COLLINS London, 1986. (EN)
SCI - The Steel Construction Institute: ESDEP - European Steel Design Education Programme. U.K., 2000. (EN)
Tomica, V. - Sokolík, A. - Zemko, Š.: Údržba a rekonštrukcia mostov. Alfa Bratislava, 1992. (SK)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch K , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch K , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch K , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Marcela Karmazínová, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Composite steel-concrete bridges
2. Composite steel-concrete bridges
3. Box girder bridges
4. Bevelled bridges
5. Curved bridges
6. Arched bridges
7. Arched bridges
8. Suspended bridges
9. Cable-stayed bridges
10. Bridge supports

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Marcela Karmazínová, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Individual task of a project, basic information and requirements for an elaboration.
2. Structural composition of steel bridge with truss or arch main girders (in dependence on the individual task).
3.-5. Static design of the bridge deck (in dependence on the individual task).
6.-9. Static design of main girders (in dependence on the individual task).
10.-11. Static design of bridge bracings (in dependence on the individual task).
12.-13. Structural detailing of selected bridge members or parts, elaboration of drawing documentation, project completion.