CE495A / MCE 595C Bridge Engineering and Design

Civil Engineering Department

Saint Martin's University

5300 Pacific Avenue, SE

Lacey, WA 98501

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No. of Credits:    3 credits                     

Class Meets:     Tue. & Thursday 5:15 - 6:30 P.M., at Room 1523

Text:                   None

Reference:            AASHTO, “LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATION”, AASHTO, 1998 Edition, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 Interim Specificationilliam

                                Richard M. Barker and John A. Puckett, “DESIGN OF HIGHWAY BRIDGE”, Wiley Science, 1997, ISBN 0-471-30434-4

                                PCI, “Pre-stressed Concrete BRIDGE DESIGN MANUAL”, PCI, Volume 1, 1999

                                WA DOT, “BRIDGE DESIGN MANUAL”, WA DOT, M23-50

                                Fritz Leonhardt, “BRIDGE” Harvard Press

Software:               QCONE Bridge, WA DOT

                                PS-GIRDER, WA DOT

                                MIDAS, MIDAS International

Website:                www.wsdot.wa.gov/FASC/engineering publications/manuals/BDM.pdf

                                www.wsdot.wa.gov/eesc/bridge/bdm

                                www.midasit.com

Course Description:

In this course, previously acquired skills in structural analysis and design courses will be integrated to design and planning of bridges.    It is essential for students to finish courses in Computer Aided Design, Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Design and Pre-stressed Concrete Design.  Practical design of a bridge will be conducted by teamwork in the class.                   

Prerequisite:        GE 206, CE350, and CE440 or CE450

Objectives:  For senior and graduate students,

1. To introduce the Bridge Design and Construction method

2. To introduce new AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design specification

3. To acquire a hands on experience of an actual bridge design

Prerequisites by Topic:

1.  Knowledge of design methods of reinforced concrete, steel and pre-stressed concrete structures.

Schedule and Topics:

8/27, 29                Introduction of Bridge Design and Construction, Type Study, Planning and Decision,

                             Aesthetics of Bridge, Preliminary design (TS&L), PS&E, 

9/03, 05                Standard (LFD) and LRFD Design; Concept and Differences in Specification

9/10, 12                Probabilities and Reliabilities

9/17, 19                Limit States; Design Loads; Load combinations, Load and Resistance Factors

9/24, 26                Live Load and Live Load Analysis

10/1, 3                  Introduction of Computer Programs used for Bridge Design

10/8, 10                                   Exam # 1

10/15,17               Pre-stressed Girder Bridge Design

10/22, 24              Pre-stressed Girder Bridge Design

10/29, 31              Fatigue and Fracture Problems in Steel Bridges

11/05, 07              Steel Girder Bridge Design

11/12, 14              Bearing, Substructure Design and Construction

11/19, 21              Earthquake Engineering for Bridge Design

11/26                    Base Isolation

12/03, 05              Design Presentation

Assessment:  The course outcome will be assessed during the semester by home-works, scheduled mid-term and final exams.    The graduate students have to conduct term project and present their projects in front of the class for an additional credit.   Students are responsible for studying the textbook in advance.

Grading:                Exam # 1                                                 30 %

                                Homework                                             30 %

                                Term Project                                          40 %

Term Project:

1. The design project will be done by team work.   A team will be consisted no more than three students.    

2. Since the term project will be a significant part of your grade, student should expect to devote a lot of efforts and time.

3. Final Design submission will include Plan, Elevation, Typical Cross Section of the Bridge,  Quantities and Cost Estimate.

4. Final Plan should be drawn with correct scale with Straight Edges or by Computer Graphics.

5. Structural Calculation must accompany final plan submission.

Special Needs: 

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you  have medical and/or safety concerns to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.”