Course detail

Metal Bridges II

FAST-0O9Acad. year: 2022/2023

Truss-girder bridges - types of main girders, structural principles, calculation models. Assurance of a space rigidity. Oblique bridges and curved bridges. Composite steel-concrete bridges - structural design, basic principles of a static calculation, possibilities of a usage, assembly. Arch bridges, pendent and suspension bridges - structural design, basic principles of a static calculation. Assembly approaches. Examples of realized structures.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Marcela Karmazínová, CSc.

Department

Institute of Metal and Timber Structures (KDK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Metal structures - design of elements and connections of steel structures. Metal bridges - plated-girder and truss-girder bridges. Concrete structures - design of elements od concrete structures.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

1. Box girder bridges - specific features of box girder bridges, principles of structure analysis, torsion of box girder bridges.
2. Composite steel-concrete bridges - girders with elastic action (principles of structure analysis and design).
3. Composite steel-concrete bridges - girders with plastic action (principles of structure analysis and design).
4. Composite steel-concrete bridges - shear connectors (types, structural design, principles of design).
5. Bevelled bridges - principles of structural configuration, principles of structure analysis.
6. Curved bridges - principles of structural configuration, principles of structure analysis.
7. Arched bridges - types of arched bridges, structural configuration, basic principles of structure analysis.
8. Arched bridges - structure analysis differences, portal-frame bridges.
9. Suspended and cable-stayed bridges - principles of structural configuration, materials and solution of structural members.
10. Suspended and cable-stayed bridges - principles of structure analysis.
11. Steel and steel-concrete bridge supports - types, structural design and structure analysis.
12. Special kind of bridges - pre-loaded bridges, temporary bridges, movable bridges, pipeline bridges (basic information).
13. Production and assembly of steel bridge structures.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the subject is to introduce students to the problems of this course and to practise acquires knowledge and skills.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Faltus, F.: Ocelové mosty příhradové, obloukové a visuté. Academia Praha 1971
Pechar,J., Bureš,J., Schindler,A.: Kovové mosty. SNTL Praha 1990

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Marcela Karmazínová, CSc.

Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Marcela Karmazínová, CSc.