Bridges

Code:

EC0055

Acronym:

PONT

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Structures

Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Structural Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Civil Engineering

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