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Graduate School of Engineering & Technology

Gujarat Technological University
Chandkheda, Ahmedabad – 382434

Bridge Design
Subject Code: 3722021
Dr. Kaushik Gondaliya
Assistant Professor,
Graduate School of Technology and Engineering,
Gujarat Technological Engineering,
Chandkheda, Ahmedabad - 382424.

Dr. Kaushik Gondaliya

• Email addresses:
• ap_kgondaliya@gtu.edu.in
• kgondaliya51@gmail.com

• Phone: (+91) 701-614-3139

• Prefer Text messages only.

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Textbook & Design Manual

• Krishnaraju, N., "Design of Bridges" Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., Bombay, Calcutta, New Delhi, 1988
• Ponnuswamy, S., "Bridge Engineering", Tata McGraw Hill, 1989
• Taylor, F.W., Thomson, S.E., and Smulski E., "Reinforced Concrete Bridges", John Wiley and Sons, New
York
• Raina V.K. "Concrete Bridge Practice”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 1991.
• M.J. Ryall, G.A.R Parke, J.E. Harding, "The Manual of Bridge Engineering", Thomas Telford Publishers.
• R. Rajagopalan, "Bridge Superstructure", Tata McGraw- Hills Publishing Company Limited
• Chen Wai-Fah, Duan Lian, Bridge Engineering Handbook - Fundamentals, CRC Press.
• Chen Wai-Fah, Duan Lian, Bridge Engineering Handbook - Superstructure Design, CRC Press.
• Chen Wai-Fah, Duan Lian, Bridge Engineering Handbook - Construction & Maintenance, CRC Press.
• Chen Wai-Fah, Duan Lian, Bridge Engineering Handbook - Seismic Design, CRC Press.
• Chung C. Fu, Wang Shuqing, Computational Analysis & Design of Bridge Structures, CRC Press.

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Course Contents
• Components of bridges and Classification of Bridges, Investigations and
Planning, Choice of type of bridges
• I.R.C. and other international specifications on live loads for road bridges,
Various forces acting on bridges,
• Load distribution theories: Courbon’s Method, Hendry Jaeger Method,
Grillage analogy, Pigeaud’s curves
• Superstructure: General design considerations,
• Analysis and design of reinforced concrete slab culverts, Tee beam and slab
bridges,
• Design of prestressed concrete T beam bridges, Box girder bridges,
Balanced cantilever bridges

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Course Contents
• Substructure : Various parts of substructures, Various types of
• Substructures, Loads acting on substructures,
• Design of pier and pier cap, Design of different types of foundation
Open, pile & well foundation,
• New era methodology/technology for design and construction of
bridges,
• Seismic resistant design provisions, load test on bridges

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Experiment
• Analysis and design of at least one full design of RC bridge and one
superstructure of PSC bridge with computation analysis & design,
references and all necessary drawings in the form of neat dimensioned
sketches

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Grading
• Two Quizzes (30% each)
• Mid-term Exam (30%)
• Final Exam (30%)
• Homework and Assignments (10%)

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Contents
• Components of Bridges
• Classification of Bridges
• Investigations and Planning
• Selection of the Type of Bridge

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Introduction
• Bridges are elevated transportation structures spanning across some
obstacle. They provide passage for pedestrian, vehicles, pipelines, etc.
• The obstacles can be rivers, valleys, roads, railways, etc.
• Bridges play an important part in urban, social, cultural and
economical development of a region.
• They also have major military significance. Hence, they are
considered as lifelines of the infrastructural system of a country.

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Components of bridge
• Foundation
• Decks
• Abutment.
• Bearing in bridges.
• Pier.
• Wing wall & the returns.
• Pile cap & pile.
• Parapet & handrail/ guird rails/curb.
• Girder or beam.
• Bridge anchor
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Plan of bridge deck

Continuous Bridge Deck

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Classification of Bridge
• Superstructure
• Length of bridge
• Function
• Method of Construction
• Location of highest flood level
• Type of loading
• Service
• Number of lanes

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TYPES OF BRIDGE
• Timber and stone masonry bridges
• Iron And Steel Bridge
• Reinforced Concrete Bridges
• Pre-stressed Concrete Bridges
• Cable Stayed Bridges

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Timber and stone masonry bridges

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Iron & Steel Bridge

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Reinforced Concrete Bridges

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Prestressed Concrete Bridges

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Cable Stayed Bridges

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Selection of the Type of Bridge

• Topography of the area
• Hydrological data (High flood level, low water level)
• Soil Condition
• Navigation requirements (Horizontal & Vertical Clearance)
• Traffic Volume
• Method of Construction
• Time Available
• Aesthetics
• Cost

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Selection of the Type of Bridge

Type of bridge superstructure Span (m)
RC slab < 12
RC tee beam 10-30
Composite (RC deck and steel beam) 25-40
RC box girder 30-50
Prestressed concrete box girder 40-80
Truss 25-100
Cable-stayed 100-500
Suspension 300-2000

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Assignment-I
1. Using sketches, explain the different components of bridge.
2. Discuss the different ways by which bridges are classified.
3. Prepare a report of bridge located near your place indicating the
details of the planning and construction problem.

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Thank you!!!

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