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Bridge Design I
Brückenbau I
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:02:58
Abstract
Overview on the basics of design and execution of concrete, steel and composite bridges, introduction to the conceptual design process; knowledge of the major construction methods and the function of structural elements.
Objective
Overview on the basics of design and execution of concrete, steel and composite bridges, introduction to the conceptual design process; knowledge of the major construction methods and the function of structural elements.
Content
Historical retrospection. Basics of design: requirements, boundary conditions, feasibility, conceptual objectives. Basics of structural analysis and dimensioning: Concept of dimensioning, structural modelling, bridge girders. Detailing: bearings, joints, drainage, edge detailing, waterproofing and wearing surfaces. Consolidation for girder bridges.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes
Literature
Menn, C: "Prestressed Concrete Bridges", Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel-Boston-Berlin, 1990, 535 pp.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Brückenbau I |
|
2 h weekly |