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Course Overview
Covers the various components of a bridge structure including timber trusses, concrete, reinforcing steel, deckjoints, bridge rails, etc.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in TSYH 1573
Credits
3.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Module 7 - Piling
- State the reasons for using piles.
- State the two main reactions between soils and piling.
- State the methods of handling various types of piling.
- Describe the steps taken to prepare piling for driving.
- State the signs of pile distress during driving.
- Describe the common types of pile driving equipment.
- State the necessity for the construction of templates.
- Describe the procedure for proper lead alignment.
- Describe determination of absolute refusal.
- Describe the procedure for capping timber piles.
Module 8 - Log Cribs and Log Stringer Bridges
- Describe the uses for log cribs and log stringer bridges.
- Describe how to construct a log crib abutment.
- Define the terms used in the construction of log stringer bridges.
- Describe how to build a log stringer bridge.
Module 9 - Timber Construction of Piers, Bents and Trestles
- Describe the difference between a timber pier and a timber bent.
- List the purposes of timber piers and bents.
- State the pile driving procedures relative to timber pier and bent construction.
- State the pile cut-off procedures.
- State the framing procedures for timber pier and bent construction.
- List specific repair procedures for pier components.
- List the framing procedures for the construction of timber trestles.
- Describe the layout and installation of timber stringers.
- Describe the stringer fastening procedures.
- Describe decking procedures.
Module 10 - Timber Trusses
- List and describe the components on a timber truss.
- State the function of each component.
- Describe the techniques for replacing the various components.
- Describe how temporary props can be used to support a truss during repair.
Module 11 - Concrete
- State the basic requirements of aggregate production.
- List five common types of cement and describe their uses.
- List common admixtures and describe their uses.
- Describe types of equipment used for batching and mixing concrete.
- Describe common placing techniques.
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various placing methods.
- Describe the necessity for consolidation and the proper method of vibration.
- Describe what is meant by curing and how it is achieved.
Module 12 - Reinforcing Steel
- State the purpose of steel reinforcement.
- State the function of stirrups and temperature steel.
- Describe the physical properties and dimensions of reinforcing steel.
- Describe proper handling and storage techniques.
- State the purpose of tying and describe the basic tying systems.
- Describe the benefits of assembling reinforcing steel in place.
- Describe the benefits of pre-assembly.
- Describe the procedure for a pre-pour inspection.
- Describe the use and handling requirements of epoxy coated reinforcing steel.
Module 13 - Formwork for Concrete
- List the contributing factors affecting hydrostatic pressure and describe the effect each has on the lateral pressure exerted on the formwork by the concrete.
- List and describe other loads that must be considered in the design of formwork.
- Discuss the applications of the various formwork materials.
- List and describe the components of wall forms, column forms, beam forms and deck forms.
- Discuss the advantages of prefabricating formwork.
- Describe the use of form release agents.
- Describe how to locate forms accurately before and during concrete pours.
- List potential causes of form failure.
Module 14 - Deck Joints
- State the purposes of deck joints.
- List the components of fixed joints.
- List the components of various types of expansion joints.
- Describe the method of deck joint installation.
- State the inspection and maintenance requirements of deck joints.
Module 15 - Bridge Rails
- Describe the components of timber rails.
- Describe the components of concrete and/or steel railings.
- Describe the repair methods used for both steel and concrete anchorages, posts and rails.
- Describe the components of aluminum rail systems.
Module 16 - Bailey/Acrow Bridges
- Describe each component and its use in a Bailey Bridge.
- Describe the more common Bailey combinations.
- Describe the layout of the launching rollers.
- Describe the purpose of the launching nose and how it is assembled.
- Describe the jacking down procedures.
- Describe the decking techniques.
- Describe how to inspect a Bailey Bridge.
- Describe the procedure for removing a Bailey Bridge.
- Describe how to inspect individual components during disassembly.
- Describe how components should be stored.
- Describe the main differences between Bailey and Acrow panel bridges.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.