Design loads considered on bridges
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Syllabus
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Course Overview
- The learners will gain a thorough knowledge of the various loads to be applied to bridges during their design life.
- This course demonstrates all types of loads with codal provisions and formulas for the calculation of the loads, along with a software demo.
- During the course, the learners will learn about
- Various types of loads acting on the bridge structure.
- Application of external loadings on the bridge structure and its design applications.
- Loads considered for analyzing a double-decker bridge supporting a metro viaduct on the upper deck and a four-lane highway on the lower deck.
- Design loading on vehicular underpasses using STAAD.Pro.
Course Syllabus
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Week 1 - Dead Load
- Unit Weight of Materials
- Self-weight of Structural Elements
- Self-weight of Superimposed Dead loads
- Application of Dead Loads in STAAD.Pro
- Load Application in Superstructure
- Load Application in Substructure
- Worked out examples in STAAD.Pro
- Static Check of Loads
- Analysis by Moment Distribution Method
Week 2 - Live Load
- Types of Loading
- IRC Class A Loading
- IRC Tracked Loading
- IRC Class 70R Loading
- Footway Loading
- Influence Line Diagram
- Load Definition and Application
Week 3 - Live Load
- Introduction to the Indian Railway Standards (IRS) Code
- IRS Gauge Classification
- Broad Gauge Loading
- Metre Gauge Loading
- Metro Rail Loading
- Solved Example Problems
- STAAD.Pro Demo
Week 4 - Earth Pressure Load
- Unit Weight of Soil
- Earth Pressure at Rest
- Active and Passive Earth Pressure
- Soil Loads on Piers and Abutments
- Soil Loads on Foundation
- Load Factors
- Application of Loads in STAAD.Pro
Week 5 - Wind Load
- Introduction IRC 6
- Clauses for Wind Force
- Wind Zones of India
- Basic Wind Speed
- Wind Force Coefficients
- Application of Wind Load in STAAD.Pro
Week 6 - Seismic Loads
- Introduction to IRC 6 Clause
- Seismic Zones of India
- Zone Factor
- Importance Factor
- Response Reduction Factor
- Design Seismic Load
- Application of Seismic Load in STAAD.Pro
Week 7 - Water Current Load and Braking Loads
- Introduction to Water Current Forces
- Water Current Loads as per IRC
- Application of Loads in Substructure
- Introduction to Longitudinal Forces
- STAAD.Pro Demo and Load Application
Week 8 - Centrifugal and Impact Loads
- Centrifugal Loads
- Crash Barriers
- Impact Loads
- STAAD.Pro Demo
Week 9 - Snow Loads and Erection Effect and Construction Loads
- Snow Loads
- Calculation of Snow Loads as per IS 875
- Shape Coefficients
- Density of Snow
- Solved Example
- STAAD.Pro Demo
- Erection Effects & Construction Loads
Week 10 - Temperature Loads
- Introduction to Temperature Loads
- Temperature Variation in the Structure
- Calculation of Temperature Loads
- Solved Example Problem
- STAAD.Pro Demo
Week 11 - Superimposed Dead Load, Fatigue Loads, Crash Barrier Loads, Pedestrian Bicycle Loads and Barge Impact Loads on Bridges
- Superimposed Dead Load
- Utility Loads
- Pipe Load
- Fatigue Loads
- Pedestrian Live Loads
- Barge Impact Loading
- STAAD.Pro Demo
Week 12 - Load Combinations
- Load Combinations
- STAAD.Pro Demo
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Industry Projects
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.
Calculate the Design Load for a Single Long-span Bridge in Mumbai
In this project, the design load has to be calculated for a single long-span bridge that is situated in Mumbai with a 20 m span and a 10 m carriageway.
Calculate the Design Load for a Double Long-span Bridge in Manali
In this project, the design load has to be calculated for a double long-span bridge that is situated in Manali with a 24 m span and a 7 m carriageway.
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12 years in the experience range
Instructors with 12 years extensive industry experience.
Areas of expertise
- Structural design of bridges/ flyovers/ ROBs/ Metro Viaducts
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