BSCE 4 1 CENG121A Activity
BSCE 4 1 CENG121A Activity
Instructions:
Work with your respective group. Research and study on the assigned topic.
Have a reading comprehension for the assigned topic. Attached herewith excerpts from DGCS
Volume 5 for your reference. You are not limited to this reference. You may insert other additional
information from your researches relevant to your assigned topic.
Create PowerPoint presentation and present your researched topics. Be creative and unique.
Insert some representations (videos, photos, etc) for visuals to easily understand.
Submit the PowerPoint presentations by uploading below link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LO0wzxxlgtQs2ZF0F8kb3UXaZ81ff3Fw?usp=drive_link
Submission shall be on the day of presentation.
Given below are the topics for the assigned group and order of presentations.
1. Design Requirements
Clearances 3. Bridge Substructure
o Navigation Design Criteria and Requirements
o Air clearances o Bridges across rivers
o Highway o Criteria in the selection of substructure
o Underpasses type
o Tunnels Abutment types and application
o Through-truss bridge o Open end abutments
o Depressed portion o Closed end abutments
Curbs and Sidewalks o Preferred abutment types
Traffic Railing o Seismic performance of bridge
approach embankments
2. Bridge Superstructure Wingwalls
Design Criteria and Requirements Piers
o Bridge alignment o Types of piers commonly used
o Span arrangement
o Clear width of bridges 4. Foundations
o Length of bridge Selection Criteria and Requirements
Types/ Classifications of Superstructure Spread Footing Foundations
o According to materials used for main o Footing thickness
structural members o Footing depth
o According to usage o Footing design
o According to system of design Pile Foundations
Span Limits for Different Superstructures o Design concerns for pile foundations
o Timber bridge o Types of pies according to method of
o Reinforced concrete bridges installation
o Prestressed concrete bridges o Timber piles
o Steel bridges o Cast-in-place concrete piles
o Arch bridge o Precast reinforced concrete piles
o Suspension bridge o Barrettes
o Cable stayed bridge o Steel piles
Number of Girders o Composite steel/ concrete piles
Selection of Superstructure Type o Prestressed concrete piles
Pedestrian Bridge