Course

CIVIL-430: Concrete bridges

Lectures in this course (33)

Discusses the influence of thermal variations on bridges and the importance of supports and abutments in concrete structures.

Concrete Bridges: Stability and Piles

Discusses the design of bearing slabs and the stability of piles in concrete bridges.

Evolution of Cable-Stayed Bridges

Explores the evolution and design principles of cable-stayed bridges, focusing on reinforcement characteristics and force distribution.

Stability of Piles and Battery Systems

Discusses battery system stability, reinforcement flow in concrete, and second-order verification of floating systems.

Floating Systems Verification and Displacement Method

Covers the second-order verification of floating systems and the displacement method for piles under various loading conditions.

Integral Bridges: Design and Construction

Explores the design and construction of integral bridges, covering shroud sizing, stay cables, bridge ends, and potential issues.

Transmission of Shear Force and Concrete Bridges

Covers the transmission of shear force and design considerations for concrete bridges, emphasizing crack control and integrated solutions.

Concrete Bridges: Design and Case Studies

Explores the design and case studies of concrete bridges with real-life examples.

Design of Concrete Bridges: Supports and Foundations

Covers the design of concrete bridges, emphasizing alignment and attention to details in small structures.

Concrete Bridges: Distribution of Forces

Discusses the distribution of forces in concrete bridges, focusing on concentrated efforts and foundation concentration.

Evolution of Cable-Stayed Bridges

Explores the evolution and design aspects of cable-stayed bridges, covering anchoring, stays, masts, and structural behavior.

Concrete Bridges: Design and Construction

Covers the design and construction of concrete bridges, focusing on integral bridges and potential problems.

Concrete Bridges: Design and Analysis

Covers the design and analysis of concrete bridges, focusing on various experiences with concrete bridges and the consideration of different actions like road traffic and temperature variations.