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This document outlines the course contents for a fundamentals of bridge design class. The course covers topics such as bridge investigation, types and selection, loading and design methods, superstructure design including decks, girders, and substructure design of abutments and piers. It also covers low-level water crossings, culverts, bearings, and railings. Student assessment includes assignments, tests, mini-projects, and a final exam. References for the class include books on bridge design and specifications from AASHTO and Ethiopian Roads Authority.

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Course Outline

This document outlines the course contents for a fundamentals of bridge design class. The course covers topics such as bridge investigation, types and selection, loading and design methods, superstructure design including decks, girders, and substructure design of abutments and piers. It also covers low-level water crossings, culverts, bearings, and railings. Student assessment includes assignments, tests, mini-projects, and a final exam. References for the class include books on bridge design and specifications from AASHTO and Ethiopian Roads Authority.

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ADDIS ABABA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

Department of Civil Engineering


Fundamentals of Bridge Design

Course Contents
Chapter 1: Investigation for Bridge Chapter 5: Sub Structure Design Bridge
1.1. General Introduction Elements of Sub Structure Design (Abutment,
1.2. Elements of Bridge Project Pier)
1.3. Design Objectives
1.4. Design Philosophy and Specification Chapter 6: Bearing and Railing
1.5. Site Selection and Data Collection 6.1. Bearing Design
1.6. Site Investigation
1.7. Span Determination 6.2. Railing Design

Chapter 2: Bridge Type and Selection Chapter 7: Low Level Water Crossing and
Culverts
2.1. Bridge Classification [Reinforced concrete
(slab, girder, and frame), arch, cable stayed and 7.1. Design of Low Level Water Crossing
suspension.] 7.2. Design of Culverts
2.2. Geometry of bridges (length, cross-section). Continuous Assessment (50%)
2.3. Materials Test……………………………………..20%
2.4. Structural Arrangements Mini Project………………………………20%
Assignments……………………………..10%
Chapter 3: Bridge Loading and Design
Methods Final Exam (50%)

3.1. Gravity Loads Literature

3.2. Lateral Loads 1. T.R. Jagadeesh and M.A. Jyaram, Design of


Bridge Structures, Prentice-Hall of
3.3. Forces due to Deformation
India Pvt. Ltd 2004
3.4. Collision Loads
2. Richard M. Barker and Jay A. Puckett,
3.5. Water Loads Design of Highway Bridges: An LRFD
Approach, Wiley Publisher 2006
Chapter 4: Super Structure Design of Bridge
3. AASHTO Design Specifications: SI Units 4th
4.1. Concrete Deck Design
Edition, 2007
4.2. T-Girder
4. Ethiopian Roads Authority Manuals, 2004.
4.3. Box Girder Design
4.4. Overhang Design
4.5. Walkway and Handrail

Girum M.

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