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Module (Bridge Engg - Topic #3)

This document provides an introduction to bridge engineering. It outlines learning objectives to identify bridge elements, types, and mechanics. Key terms are defined for bridges, materials like steel and concrete, and parts like decks and piers. The document discusses categorizing bridges by material or load-carrying system. It describes major bridge components of superstructure and substructure. Familiarity with bridge types and components is important for compatible design approaches.

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Module (Bridge Engg - Topic #3)

This document provides an introduction to bridge engineering. It outlines learning objectives to identify bridge elements, types, and mechanics. Key terms are defined for bridges, materials like steel and concrete, and parts like decks and piers. The document discusses categorizing bridges by material or load-carrying system. It describes major bridge components of superstructure and substructure. Familiarity with bridge types and components is important for compatible design approaches.

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BRIDGE ENGINEERING

SESSION TOPIC 3: INTRODUCTION TO BRIDGE ENGINEERING

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the session you will be:


1. Able to identify the different elements/parts of a bridge.
2. Able to identify different types of bridges.
3. Able to visualize the mechanics of bridges.

KEY TERMS
Bridges Steel Substructure Pier
Concrete Superstructure Deck Girder

CORE CONTENT
IN-TEXT ACTIVITY

For supplemental discussions, refer to these videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE2VchWrtLM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XdhkFRCrM8&t=218s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE2VchWrtLM

SESSION SUMMARY

Bridges are categorized based on the materials they were made of; generally, there are concrete, steel, and
wood bridges. Also, bridges are classified based on the system it was designed to carry load which are the
cable-stayed, suspension, single span, and continuous span. Bridges have two major components which are
the super structure which carries the load (e.g. vehicles) and the substructure which carries the
superstructure.

To be familiarized with the bridges types and components is critical for the design approach which will be
compatible with the current conditions of the location involved.

SELF ASSESSMENT

ACTIVITY 1
“Introduction to Bridge Engineering”

Name: ________________ SCORE: ______________


Major: ________________ Date: ________________

1. Make a brief but direct explanation on the specific conditions (of the location where it will be built)
by which the following types of bridges will be favorably compatible.
a. Wood
b. Concrete
c. Steel
d. Cable- stayed
e. Suspension
f. Truss bridge

REFERENCES

1. JICA – DPWH presentation

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE2VchWrtLM

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XdhkFRCrM8&t=218s

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE2VchWrtLM

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