Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction, historical review, engineering and aesthetic requirements in bridge design, Introduction to bridge codes (6 hours)

Module 2: Economic evaluation of a bridge project, Site investigation and planning, Scour - factors affecting and evaluation (6 hours)

Module 3: Bridge foundations - open, pile, well and caisson, Piers, abutments and approach structures (6 hours)

Module 4: Superstructure - analysis and design of right, skew and curved slabs, Girder bridges - types, load distribution, design, Orthotropic plate analysis of bridge decks (6 hours)

Module 5: Introduction to long-span bridges - cantilever, arch, cable-stayed and suspension bridges, Methods of construction of R.C Bridges, Prestressed concrete bridges and steel bridges (6 hours)

Module 6: Fabrication, Launching & creation, Design and construction of construction joints (use of relevant codes of practice are permitted in the examination) (6 hours)

Provide a comprehensive understanding of bridge behavior, design principles, and construction methods.

Equip students with the ability to analyze and design bridge superstructures, substructures, and foundations following relevant codes and standards.

Introduce advanced bridge types, including cable-stayed and suspension bridges, along with modern construction techniques.

Develop problem-solving skills related to structural strength, service life, durability, and economic evaluation of bridge projects.

(1) Analyze and evaluate various types of bridge structures considering engineering, aesthetic, and economic factors.
(2) Apply national and international codes (IRC, AASHTO) for designing bridge superstructures, bearings, and deck joints.
(3) Design short and medium-span bridges using limit state and working stress methods, ensuring structural strength and durability.
(4) Assess foundation and substructure components, including open, pile, well, and caisson foundations, along with scour effects.
(5) Understand and implement modern bridge construction techniques such as fabrication, launching, and segmental construction.

V. K. Raina, Concrete Bridges Practice – Analysis, Design and Economics, Shroff Publications

IRC:6-2017, STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ROAD BRIDGES, INDIAN ROADS CONGRESS

R. Barker, J. Puckett, Design of Highway Bridges, Wiley Interscience

AASHTO LRFD, Bridge Design Specifications, AASHTO