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Design of RCC and PSC Superstructures using LUSAS

A comprehensive course on Design of RCC and PSC Superstructures using LUSAS. This course is highly suited for beginners

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Duration
12 weeks
Content
23 hours
Projects
2
Mode
Online
Overview

What you'll
be able to do.

  • This is a specialist course on reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge structures.
  • The course exclusively focuses on bridge superstructures.
  • Most modern concrete bridge forms such as solid and voided slabs, ribbed decks, prestressed girders and box girders are covered.
  • The course also touches on the steel-concrete composite design.
  • Various analysis techniques are explained using hand calculations, struct and tie models and computer-based FEA models with both grillage and shell elements.
  • Advanced topics such as long-term effects, integral bridges and construction stage analyses are included in the course.
Tools you'll use
LUSAS
Curriculum

12 modules,
built with industry.

  1. 01Design of RCC and PSC Superstructures using LUSAS12 modules
    1. Concrete design and bridge form selectionW01
      • In this session, you will learn
        • Use of concrete as a construction material
        • Theory behind the design principles for concrete
        • How concrete is used in bridges showcasing different forms?
        • Real-life examples
        • How to choose the appropriate form for a given site?
    2. Design of RCC solid slabsW02
      • In this session, you will learn
        • Basic form of concrete bridges
        • Distribution of moments and forces
        • Principle of effective width
        • Using hand calculations, design tools and computer-based analysis to analyse slabs
        • Calculating bending and shear resistance
        • Cantilever slabs and continuous multi-span slabs
        • Design of skew slabs
    3. Design of RCC voided slabs and introduction to grillage modellingW03
      • In this session, you will learn about
        • Introducing voided slabs to the solid slab design
        • The analysis of complexities introduced by the inclusion of voids in the body of concrete
        • How grillage modelling can be used to tackle them
        • Transverse distortional effects experienced by these types of cross-section
        • How to design and detail voided slabs to tackle longitudinal bending and shear as well as transverse effects arising from distortion
    4. Design of RCC ribbed slabsW04
      • In this session, you will learn about
        • Cast-in-situ bridges
        • Ribbed slabs
        • Examples of grillage modelling
        • How can it be used to evaluate these kinds of bridges?
        • Models of the shell and beam types will be displayed.
        • How do you design concrete T-sections with the right effective width?
        • Shear at the rib-slab interface
        • When is a cross beam required, and how are ribbed slabs built?
    5. Design of PSC I GirdersW05
      • In this session, you will learn
        • The benefits of prestressing compared to mild reinforcement
        • Types of prestressing
        • Differences between pre-tensioning and post-tensioning
        • The distinction between bonded and non-bonded tendons
        • How can you utilise a stress-based computation to see if a structure is safe?
        • An overview of the brittle fracture principle
        • Using a variety of real-life instances
        • How can you tell if a structure is prone to brittle failure and what you can do to avoid it?
        • Long-term effects (creep, shrinkage and PT losses)
    6. Design of PSC Box GirdersW06
      • In this session, you will learn about
        • Design and detail concrete box girders
        • From U-beam bridges to straight and tapering multi-span bridges, there are many different types of structures.
        • Box girders are used in cable-supported bridges.
        • Effects of torsion and curvature
        • How to analyse these types of structures and consider the aforementioned effects?
        • Construction stage analysis
    7. Introduction to strut and tie analysis and local effectsW07
      • In this session, you will learn
        • Why beam theory is not always applicable in concrete bridge design?
        • How to identify D (discontinuity) regions and draw appropriate strut and tie arrangements to capture their behaviour?
        • How to resolve a strut and tie model by hand and using a truss type computer analysis?
        • How can there be different strut and tie arrangements for the same problem and why some are better than others?
        • Examples of typical real-life problems and their most efficient solutions
        • Local effects such as bottlenecking, splitting, and multiaxial compression
    8. Design of bridge details using S&T analysisW08
      • In this session, you will learn
        • Struct and tie modelling
        • The application in bridge design
        • Classic bridge details, namely monolithic connections, half-joints, bearing regions, PT anchorages, and stay-cable anchorages
        • The advanced uses of strut and tie modelling and how it can be applied in 3D
    9. Portal frame bridges and integral bridgesW09
      • In this session, you will learn about
        • Integral bridges, their advantages and limitations
        • The typical problems concerning integral bridges such as ratcheting behind abutment
        • Soil-structure interaction
        • How to design a basic portal frame bridge and how to detail the abutments of a longer span concrete bridge?
    10. Composite plate girders and trussesW10
      • In this session, you will learn about
        • The application of concrete in composite bridges
        • Grillage analysis and slab design on composite structures
        • How to calculate elastic and plastic section properties using effective Young's modulus method?
        • How to perform basic structural checks of composite plate girder and truss bridges including design of shear studs?
    11. Long terms effectsW11
      • In this session, you will learn
        • Long-term impacts, including creep, shrinkage, and prestress loss
        • How to calculate the attributes of a long-term segment
        • Moments in continuous prestressed bridges and composite girders are examples of creep and shrinkage creating parasitic effects.
        • Ranges of movement and calculations for the expansion joint specification
        • Movement and friction at bearings will be discussed as well.
    12. Construction Stage AnalysisW12
      • In this session, you will learn about
        • Various ways in which concrete structures can be constructed, e.g. cast-in-situ, launching and balanced cantilever construction
        • The design can often be governed by the construction schedule, and structures should always be verified in their temporary state
Industry projects

2 projects
you'll ship.

Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 2 Projects that are available in this program.

Analysis of Concrete Bridge proposed across a river based on given site details

Analysis of Concrete Bridge proposed across a river based on given site details

In this project, students will visualize the real-time issues in bridge construction based on site constraints. They will try to find the best bridge form and work with Lusas bridg…

Detailed Analysis and Design of Bridge proposed across a industrial site

Detailed Analysis and Design of Bridge proposed across a industrial site

In this project, students have to follow the recommended bridge form for a proposed elevated roadway which is obstructed by a railway depot. They will have to involve multiple cons…

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FAQ

Questions,
answered.

Which institute offers this Design of RCC and PSC Superstructures using the LUS course?
This course is offered by Skill-Lync.
What is the total duration of this  RCC building design course?
The duration of this course is two months.
How can I get a merit certificate for this course?
You get a merit certificate when you stand in the top 5% of your batch.
Are there any projects or assignments in this online certification course?
Yes, there are two projects.
Can I make the fee payment in Instalments for this learning program?
Yes, the fees structure at Skill-Lync is pretty flexible.
Do I get career assistance at Skill-Lync?
Skill-Lync provides comprehensive career assistance to students.
Will I get a free demo session of this RCC building design course?
Yes, you will get a demo session for this course.
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