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Bridge Design: Project Competition
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:20
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. Introduction to design tools & working methods. 2. 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 3. Presentation of your work in a mid-term and a final critique. 4. Submission
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Skript
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 16
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Bridge Design: Project Competition |
|
2 h weekly |