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101-0138-11L 4 Credits MSC D-BAUG
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Bridge Design: Project Competition

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Walter Kaufmann
Does not take place this semester. Number of participants limited to 20. All students get on waiting list. Final registration based on application letter (information given in first lecture). Priority will be given to students attending “Bridge Design (101-0138-00 G)” and in the primary target group (Major in Structural Engineering or Projektbasierte Lehrveranstaltungen).
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:31

Abstract

This module offers the possibility to apply the fundamentals of the course Bridge Design in a conceptual design project. The scenario is set as a design competition: The students (group of two) will get a basic documentation (service criteria agreement, plans, digital terrain model, geotechnical report, photo documentation, etc.) and will develop a conceptual design suitable for the given site.

Objective

At the end of the course, students will have developed a convincing bridge design that satisfies following criteria: _ Consideration of governing boundary conditions and constraints. _ Conception of an efficient structural system with an adequate aesthetic expression considering the environment. _ Definition of the relevant actions and decisive load cases. _ Proof of feasibility by dimensioning the main structural elements. _ Schematic overview of construction processes. _ Appropriate presentation and visualisation of the proposed bridge design.

Content

The module is built up as follows: 0. Presentation of problem statement / project. (1st week of semester) 1. Team registration (teams of two students). 2. Issue of documents. 3. Introduction to design tools & working methods. 4. Working on project (milestones): ... a. Define requirements and boundary conditions. ... b. Study of references and possible concepts ... c. Choice of best variant ... d. Structural modelling & calculations ... e. Plans & visualisation 5. Submission

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
01.03.2022

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Bridge Design: Project Competition
Does not take place this semester. Remark: Will not take place in FS22 (probably next time in FS23).
No time listed 2 h weekly

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