Bridge Engineering (CV421)
Course Name:
Bridge Engineering (CV421)
Programme:
B.Tech(Civil)
Category:
Programme Specific Electives (PSE)
Credits (L-T-P):
(3-0-0)3
Content:
Bridge site investigation and planning, bridge hydrology, Standards of loading for highway and railway bridges, Culverts, bridge superstructures, Design of R.C.C. beam and slab bridges, load distribution methods, Bearings, Design of bridge substructures and foundations, Design principles of pre-stressed concrete, steel and composite bridges, Introduction to cable stayed and suspension bridges, flyovers, temporary and movable bridges, construction and maintenance of bridges and flyovers.
References:
1) D.J.Victor, Essentials of Bridge Engineering, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt .Ltd. NewDelhi.
2) N.KrishnaRaju, Design of Bridges, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. NewDelhi.