CE 466 Bridge Engineering

This course introduces bridge engineering fundamentals, emphasizing AASHTO LRFD design specifications. Key topics include classifications of bridge types, construction methods, load estimation, superstructure and substructure analysis, and design considerations for different elements in reinforced concrete bridges, including deck slab, girders, bearings, piers, abutments, and foundations. The course integrates manual calculations software applications; in addition, it includes a semester-long bridge design project.