1 Introduction, - Definition and Basic Forms, Component of bridge, classification of
bridge, short history of bridge development.
I.R.C Loads. Analysis of IRC Loads, Impact factors, Other loads to be considered,
Importance of Hydraulic factors in Bridge Design.
2 Reinforced concrete solid slab bridge: Introduction, General design features,
Effective width method. Simply supported and cantilever Slab Bridge, analysis and
design
3 Box Culvert: Introduction, Design method and Design example
4 Beam and Slab Bridges Introduction, Design of interior panel of slab. Pigeauds
method, Design of longitudinal girder, Calculation of longitudinal moment, design
example.
5 Balanced Cantilever Bridges: General Features, Arrangement of supports, design
features Articulation, Design example.
6 Steel Bridges: General features, types of stress, Design example.
7 Plate Girder Bridge: Elements, design, lateral bracing, Box- girder Bridges.
8 Composite Bridges: General aspects, method of construction, analysis of composite
section, shear connectors, design of composite beam.
9 Cable Stayed Bridge: General features, Philosophy of design.