Bridges
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Structures |
Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
MIEC |
43 |
Syllabus since 2006/2007 |
5 |
- |
5 |
60 |
133 |
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
This course applies previous acquired knowledge to the special case of bridges. Therefore, emphasis is given to synthesis, although analytical skills are further developed since specific concepts and methodologies mostly relevant for bridges are also taught.
It deals with the conception and design of bridges and their construction methods, construction quality control, monitoring, inspection, rehabilitation and reinforcement.
This course is specifically aiming at students becoming able to develop and design highway bridges with spans up to 50m and a total length up to around 150m, and get a good knowledge of all construction methods in bridge construction.
Program
Generalities about bridges. Historical evolution of bridges and their structural materials and construction methods.
Design of a bridge. Design phases and their contents.
Design of the superstructure of a bridge: structural characteristics, structural behaviour, global analysis versus analysis of substructures and influence of the construction method. Design of supports: columns, abutments, bearings and foundations. Special bridges: curved bridges, skew bridges, suspension bridges and cable stayed bridges.
Site control and monitoring of bridges. Reception tests.
Inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation and reinforcement of bridges. Management and maintenance strategies.
DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:
The curricular unit aims to apply previously acquired knowledge and existing codes to the design of bridges. This curricular makes the transition between theoretical learning and professional activity within the design of these structures.
Mandatory literature
Mathivat, Jacques;
Procédés généraux de construction
Menn, Christian;
Prestressed concrete bridges. ISBN: 3-7643-2414-7(CH)
Manterola Armisén, Javier;
Puentes. ISBN: 84-7493-296-3 (vol. 1)
Leonhardt, Fritz;
Ponts. ISBN: 2-88074-099-1
Calgaro, J. A. Jean-Armand 300;
Maintenance et réparation des ponts. ISBN: 2-85978-278-8
Complementary Bibliography
Calgaro, J. A.;
Projet et construction des ponts. ISBN: 2-85978-095-5
Mathivat, Jacques;
Construccion de puentes de hormigon pretensado por voladizos sucesivos. ISBN: 84-7146-215-X
Teaching methods and learning activities
In formal terms, the discipline is framed into “theoretical” and “practical” classes, but the teaching, as a matter of fact, is organized in four distinct types of classes: traditional classes, designing tutorials, detailing tutorials and work site visits, with no superposition of subjects addressed in each lecture.
In traditional classes conceptual and cultural subjects are taught, in designing tutorials structural elements are studied, in detailing tutorials all relevant details are drawn, and in work site visits all those points are discussed and confirmed.
Traditional classes are backed by slides and videos.
DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The used teaching methodologies allow to deal with main themes related to the bridge design, analysis, discussion and critical interpretation of results, emphasizing the potential of writing communication, problem formulation and certification.
Software
Robot Millennium
keywords
Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering > Structural engineering
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Eligibility for exams
Minimum final classification of 6 (in the scale of 20)
Calculation formula of final grade
%0xA+(%1xA1+%2xA2), being A=5 e A1+A2=15, and %0, %1 and %2 the percentage of the assignment, first part of the exam and second part of the exam, respectively.
Assessment Components
Work groups composed by 4 people- Report writing – Assignment 1 (A1) - 2 values + Assignment 2 (A2) – 3 values
Descriptive exam (E1) – a closed book exam, which will last one hour
Dimensioning exam (E2) – an open book exam, which will last two hours
Examinations or Special Assignments
An assignment about 3 bridges (masonry, concrete and steel) in Portugal, Spain, France or Italy.
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Identical to ordinary students
SPECIAL RULES FOR MOBILITY STUDENTS:
Proficiency in Portuguese and/or English;
Previous attendance of introductory graduate courses in the scientific field addressed in this module;
Evaluation by exam and/or coursework(s) defined in accordance with student profile.
Classification improvement
An oral examination about the themes of the course and about the theme of the assignment.
Observations
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Estimated working time out of classes: 4 hours