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NPTEL

Bridge Engineering

NPTEL and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad via Swayam

Overview

ABOUT THE COURSE: Bridges constitute a significant portion of the national economy of a country and serve as a foundation for infrastructure development. With several new bridges required to be constructed and numerous existing bridges required to be repaired and retrofitted across the world, it is essential to study a course on “Bridge Engineering”. This course on “Bridge Engineering” aims at knowledge development of principles of engineering mechanics, load transfer mechanisms, analysis methodologies, design principles, damage mechanics, failure mechanisms, construction, inspection, maintenance, repair and retrofit strategies in the realm of bridge engineering. Additionally, advanced topics in the domain of bridge engineering, like, fatigue and fracture in bridges, use of shape memory alloys (SMA) and special concrete for repair of bridges, 3D printing of bridges, high speed railway bridges, will also be introduced in this course. After successful completion of this course, the students will be able to equip themselves with fundamental concepts, acquire an in-depth knowledge on analysis and design of a wide variety of bridges, understand field-based construction, inspection, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation techniques of bridges and comprehend the emerging global trends in the domain of bridge engineering.INTENDED AUDIENCE: UG, PG and PhD Students; Working ProfessionalsPREREQUISITES: Structural Analysis, Solid Mechanics, Design of Concrete Structure, Design of Steel StructureINDUSTRY SUPPORT: Construction Industry, Design and Consultancy Firms

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction Week 2:Reinforced Concrete Slab Bridge Decks Week 3:Box Culverts and Pipe Culverts Week 4:Steel Truss Bridges Week 5:Plate Girder Bridges Week 6:Arch Bridges, Suspension Bridges, Cable-Stayed Bridges, Balanced Cantilever Bridges Week 7:Prestressed Concrete Bridges and Composite Bridges Week 8:Rigid Frame Bridges and Continuous Girder Bridges Week 9:Piers, Abutments and Foundations Week 10:Bridge Bearings, Joints and Appurtenances Week 11:Construction, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Bridges Week 12:Advanced Topics in Bridge Engineering

Taught by

Prof. Piyali Sengupta

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