1. Introduction to bridge engineering, basic elements of bridges, types of bridges: reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, metal, composite, truss, arch, suspension, cable-stayed.
2. Mechanised construction methods: Prefabricated beams, advanced scaffolding, cantilever construction with on-site concrete pouring, cantilever construction with prefabricated segments, advancement of the superstructure carrier.
3. Criteria for formation, selection of bridge type, and construction method.
4. Design of abutments and piers, construction methods.
5. Shallow and deep foundations of bases.
6. Bridge design actions, traffic loads.
7. Bridge equipment, bearings, joints.
8. Basic principles of prestressed concrete and materials.
9. Pre-tensioning systems.
10. Developing stresses and permissible stresses in prestressed members, preliminary check, Magnel diagram.
11. Pre-tension losses.
12. Check of limit states of failure for prestressed elements.
13. Check of limit states of functionality for prestressed elements.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Recognise and explain the basic elements of bridges, the types of bridges, mechanised construction methods, methods of constructing piers and abutments, as well as the types of pier foundations.
• Select the type of bridge, form, and construction method according to the prevailing conditions.
• Calculate the traffic loads on bridges and other actions in accordance with the applicable regulations.
• Explain the basic principles of prestressed concrete, the materials, and the prestressing systems.
• Calculate the developing and permissible stresses in prestressed members and performs a preliminary check.
• Calculate the pre-tension losses.
• Conduct checks for limit states of failure and limit states of functionality of prestressed elements.