Highway Bridge System Design
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Course Overview
This intensive course introduces the fundamentals of bridge design with a focus on Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) as outlined in AASHTO’s 7th edition. Participants will explore practical applications through detailed examples involving steel beams, concrete decks, prestressed members, and seismic considerations. Special topics such as FRP materials, precast components, and post-tensioned girders provide a forward-looking perspective on bridge innovation.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply AASHTO LRFD principles to design steel, concrete, and prestressed bridge components.
- Analyze structural loadings, limit states, and seismic considerations in bridge systems.
- Evaluate emerging materials and construction techniques such as FRP, precast decks, and reinforcement-free systems.
Who Should Attend?
- Structural engineers seeking to expand into bridge design or deepen their LRFD expertise.
- Technicians, consultants, and contractors involved in bridge planning, design, or review.
- State and local agency personnel responsible for infrastructure development and compliance.
Course Outline
Introduction to LRFD Highway Bridge Design approach (AASHTO 7th ed.)
Limit states and combined loadings
Bridge Floor Concrete Deck Design
Steel Bridge Design: Step-by-Step, 3-Span, Composite Action, 30-ft Roadway, Major Highway Bridge
Design Example
Pier Hammerhead Design: Step-by-Step, 3-Span Steel Bridge
Seismic Design
Prestressed/Precast Concrete Bridge Design
An Historic Look at Bridge Design
Post-tensioned Spliced Girder Bridge Design
Special Topics
- Use of composite reinforced polymer materials (FRP)
- Precast substructures
- Precast decks
- Reinforcement free decks
Testimonials
"Great course for someone new to bridge design or a bridge design veteran."
—Troyer Ritter, Shoemaker & Haaland PE Coralville, Iowa
"Dr. Oliva is very knowledgeable on the subject and does a very wonderful job explaining the topics for everyone to understand."
—Jacob Allen, Structural Engineer Lin Engineering Springfield, Illinois
"This course was a great refresher and also brought to light a few things that I had not considered before."
—Logan Sallee, Bridge Engineer Palmer Engineering Winchester, Kentucky
"Very knowledgeable presenter, excellent instructor."
—Andrew Wilkin, Engineering Supervisor Mabey, Inc. Orlando, Florida
Instructors
Michael Garlich
Gustavo Parra-Montesinos
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