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Civil · Course
Design of Bridge Substructures / Piers using STAAD.Pro
Get a practical understanding of the Design of Bridge Substructures/ Piers using STAAD.Pro and Autodesk Bridge as seen in the industry.
- Duration
- 11 weeks
- Content
- 21 hours
- Projects
- 2
- Mode
- Online
OverviewWhat you'll
What you'll
be able to do.
- In this course, students will deal with the analysis and design of the substructures of a bridge.
- Students will also get hands-on experience with analysis and design software such as STAAD.Pro and Autodesk Structural Bridge Design.
- In this course, students will learn how to analyse and design the substructures using the above software and effective utilisation of Microsoft Excel tools.
Tools you'll use
STAAD.ProAutodesk Structural Bridge Design
Curriculum11 modules,
11 modules,
built with industry.
01Design of Bridge Substructures / Piers using STAAD.Pro
- Understanding the Bridges, Codes, Loads, Load Combinations, and Bearings & ArticulationW01
- The classification of bridges, their significance, the construction and collapse of bridges
- Code used for bridge analysis and desgn
- Loads acting on a bridge and their corresponding codal provisions.
- Load combinations as per IRS and IRC codes (e.g., DL, LL, etc.) into the design.
- Different types of bearings are commonly used in bridges
- The concept of codal provisions pertaining to bearings
- Bearings influence in the substructure's behaviour (fixed or free)
- Different Types of Substructures W02
- Abutments
- Wall type
- Spill through
- Abutment Pier
- Retaining walls
- Different types of piers and their design considerations
- Abutments
- Introduction to STAAD.Pro and Modeling of Simple StructuresW03
- Modelling and analysing simple structures in STAAD.Pro
- Frames & Trusses (Geometric modelling, defining elements, and properties).
- Pier Caps- RCC and PSCW04
- Different types and concepts of pier cap design
- Pier cap major function and load transfer mechanism.
- CorbelsW05
- Corbels behavior
- Corbels analysis
- Corbels design guidelines.
- Modeling of BridgeW06
- The realistic data of our bridge and other data required for design
- Modelling of superstructure and substructure of bridges and defining boundary conditions in STAAD.Pro software
- Applying various Loads and Load Combinations of BridgeW07
- Various loads applied to the bridge
- Possible load combinations generated in STAAD.Pro
- Analysis, Results Interpretation in STAAD.Pro and Summarizing the ResultsW08
- Analysing a bridge and interpreting the results for various elements
- Summarising the results (forces) and arrive at the worst possible effect on our substructure
- Capacity check using Autodesk Structural Bridge Design (ASBD) SoftwareW09
- Modelling of substructure/ section in software (Autodesk Structural Bridge Design) and define sections, properties, worst load effect, analyse and check design in the software.
- RC DetailingW10
- Code clauses
- RC Detailing
- Flexural reinforcement
- Shear reinforcement
- Crackwidth
- Ductile detailing for Seismic resistance
- Anchorage length
- Splicing (lap lengths)
- Bundled high strength deformed bars
- Conclusion and Further StudiesW11
- Retaining walls
- Culverts and its types
- Understanding the Bridges, Codes, Loads, Load Combinations, and Bearings & ArticulationW01
Industry projects2 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 and Design of Substructure of 5 - spans Box girder bridge.
In this project, students will have to analyse and design a substructure of a 5 - spans box girder bridge.
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Part of a PG program.
FeeOne fee.
One fee.
Everything included.
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FAQQuestions,
Questions,
answered.
Who can take up the Design of Bridge Substructures / Piers using STAAD.Pro course?
Students and graduates of civil, structural and related engineering streams can take up the Design of Bridge Substructures / Piers using STAAD.Pro course.
Is the Design of Bridge Substructures / Piers using STAAD.Pro an online program?
Yes, the bridge design course is 100% online.
What is the duration of the Design of Bridge Substructures / Piers using STAAD.Pro course?
This advanced bridge design software course is 11 weeks long, covering all the basic to advanced-level concepts essential to design and analysing bridges.
How much can a construction project manager earn?
According to Ambitionbox, the average annual salary of a bridge design engineer is INR 7 LPA. However, your pay package may vary with your experience and expertise.
Is there any certificate for completing the Design of Bridge Substructures / Piers using STAAD.Pro course?
Yes, you shall be given a course completion certificate after completing the Design of Bridge Substructures / Piers using STAAD.Pro course. The top 5% of the scorers will receive a merit certificate alongside the course completion certificate.
Is any technical support available for this bridge design course?
Yes, you can clear your doubts during coursework from our technical support team through email and forum support.
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The brainchild of two engineers from Chennai, Skill-Lync, is on a mission to bridge the skill gap between aspiring professionals and the industry’s demands through job-oriented courses.
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