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20-147 2 Credits

Bridge Design II

Brückenbau II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Mario Fontana, Prof. em. Thomas Vogel
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:51:26

Abstract

Consolidation and extension of theoretical knowledge of structural aspects of bridges considering aspects of execution, economy and design.Especially: particular aspects of steel and composite bridges: Modelling, diaphragms skewed and curved bridges, assembly.

Objective

Consolidation and extension of theoretical knowledge of structural aspects of bridges considering aspects of execution, economy and design. Especially: particular aspects of steel and composite bridges: Modelling, diaphragms skewed and curved bridges, assembly.

Content

Particular aspects of concrete bridges: Dimensioning of piers; skewed and curved bridges, execution methods, external post-tensioning and cablestayed 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 II
  • Thu 12:45-14:30 (HIL E 9)
2 h weekly

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