Course syllabus

Brobyggnadsteknik
Design of Bridges

VBK041, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2014/15
Decided by: Education Board D
Date of Decision: 2014-04-03

General Information

Elective for: V5-at, V5-ko
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The course gives applicable knowledge of the design of bridges.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course includes lectures, design projects, visiting lectures by professional bridge designers and a study visit.

The course is based on two major projects. The first project is a conventional two span road bridge. The design is made on a relatively detailed level. The second project is a long span bridge where the structural system, construction methods, economy and aesthetics are chosen in the form of preliminary design level.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG
Assessment: Written examination and design projects.

Admission

Admission requirements:

Required prior knowledge: VBKN01 Steel and Timber Structures, VSMF15 Beam theory, VSMF05 Engineering Modelling: Analysis of Structures
The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Professor Roberto Crocetti, Roberto.Crocetti@kstr.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.kstr.lth.se