3 ECTS credits
80 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4017277ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
English
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Faculty
Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen
Department
Mechanics of Materials and Constructions
Educational team
Wim Hoeckman (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
12 contact hours Lecture
24 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
Course Content

0. History of bridge construction

1. Conceptual choices

2. Actions on bridges

3. Bridge decks

4. Typlogy of bridges (plate girders, trusses, box girders, arches, cable stayed, suspension)

5. Bridge equipment

6. Bridge construction

7. Composite steel-concrete bridges

Course material
Digital course material (Required) : Berekening van staalconstructies, W. Hoeckman
Additional info

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Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

Preliminary note : the reference with respect to the Dublin descriptors is mentioned between brackets.

* To understand the historical evolution of bridge construction (knowledge and understanding)

* To understand and be able to apply the specific actions on bridges (knowlegde and understanding + applying)

* To know the different types of bridge decks, including their function and their advantages and disadvantages (knowledge and understanding)

* To understand the typology of the different types of bridges (knowledge and understanding)

* To gain insight into bridge accessories (joints and bearings) (knowledge and understanding)

* To know and understand the different erection techniques (knowledge and understanding)

* To be able to apply the basic principles of composite steel-concrete structures (knowledge and understanding)

* To be able to carry out an engineering study of an existing bridge (focussing on specific detail problems and their solutions) (learning skills)

 

End terms and exam requirements:

* To be able to understand and explain the typology of the different types of bridges (applying knowledge and understanding)

* To be able to make choices with respect to bridge concepts and to be able to explain on which basis these choices are made (judgement skills and communication)

* To be able to design simple composite steel-concrete structures (applying knowledge and understanding) 
 

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Exam theory with a relative weight of 67 which comprises 67% of the final mark.

    Note: Examination theory: 67% of the points
  • Exercise on composite action with a relative weight of 33 which comprises 33% of the final mark.

    Note: Exercise on composite action: 33% of the points

Additional info regarding evaluation

Exercise on composite action: 33% of the points

Examination theory: 67% of the points

IN CASE OF ONGOING CORONA SITUATION:

Teaching will then be done online, using tele and/or video conferences.

Teaching will be done live.

Examination will also be online and/Or using alternative assessments.

All information will be communicated through VUB CANVAS.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Architectural Engineering: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (BRUFACE)