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Engineering Structures Bridges

CE32.20

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Description

Lecture presentation, structure, objectives, bibliography. History of bridges.
Projector General terminology. Bridge classification: after the material, destination, angle of intersection of the bridge axis with the obstacle axis, route position, span, route features, mobility, and stresses in the main resistance elements. Actions that should be taken into account for road and railway bridges.
Footbridges.
Steel bridges on beams: trusses, double T beams, box-girders.
Concrete bridges on beams: trusses, double T beams, box-girders.
Arch bridges
Frames
Cable-stayed bridges
Suspension bridges
How to choose the right side of a crossing
Equipment used in artwork
Engineering tomorrow’s superstructures

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Crédits ECTS

3

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Langue d'enseignement

English

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Langue d'examen

English

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Langue des supports pédagogiques

English

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Acquis d'apprentissage fondamentaux

• Ability to analyse, design and construct structural elements according to the design codes. 
  (F6_C4 - Basic learning outcome C4 (related to final LO F6) - CEB - Ability to analyse, design and construct structural elements according to the design codes. )
• Ability to outline the principles underlying the construction and design of tunnels and bridges. 
  (F9_CS7 - Basic learning outcome CS7 (related to final LO F9) - CEB - Ability to outline the principles underlying the construction and design of tunnels and bridges. )

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Acquis d'apprentissage terminaux

• Ability to analyse, design and assess CIVIL STRUCTURES 
  (F6 - CEB - Ability to analyse, design and assess CIVIL STRUCTURES )
• Ability to design, construct, maintain, and manage TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 
  (F9 - CEB - Ability to design, construct, maintain, and manage TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS )

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Catégorie de cours

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Entité de gestion (faculté)

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