Design of composite, continuous beam, and girder bridges, including piers, abutments, floor systems, and bearings; field trips to observe bridge construction and fabrication.
History
Explain the world's history of bridges.
Surface Transportation
Explain the USA's surface transportation law.
Federal Code
Explain the USA's Code of Federal Regulations applicability to bridges.
Design Philosophy
Explain the USA's bridge design philosophy.
Design Specification
Explain the USA's bridge design specifications.
Load Distribution
Explain the loads that a bridge sustains and how they are distributed.
Bridge Elements
Explain the elements of a bridge and how they are constructed.
Innovation
Explain current innovation in bridge design and construction.
Contract Documents
Read and understand bridge project contract documents including plans, specifications, and estimates.
Structure Design
Design a bridge's structure type, width, span, and vertical clearance.