49131 Bridge Design
6cp; 3hpw (lectures and tutorials combined).; availability: all coursesRequisite(s): (48389 Computer Modelling and Design AND (120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10067 Bachelor of Engineering OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09067 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma Professional Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09066 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)))
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Description
This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of design and construction of bridges, using a problem-based learning approach that focuses on extensive use of examples from practice and detailed case studies. Three essential themes are used to cover the course material: overview of appropriate structural forms for bridges; load and analysis models/methods for designing bridges and quantifying structural behaviour; and state-of-the-art technologies in bridge design and construction. The course material has been developed jointly by specialist bridge engineers.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
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- Subject EFTSL: 0.125