CHAITANYA BHARATHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

VIDYA NAGAR, PRODDATUR– 516 360

COURSE FILE

For

BRIDGE ENGINEERING – 15A01708

(AY 2018-19 IV B.TECH CE I Semester)

Prepared by

Mr.L.PAVAN KUMAR

Assistant Professor

Department of

CIVIL ENGINEERING
 INDEX
PART I

1. Syllabus
2. Course Information Sheet
3. Course Objectives, Course outcomes
4. Mapping onto PEO & PO
5. Lesson Plan
6. Lecture Notes
7. University Question Paper
8. Internal Question Paper’s With Key
9. Assignment Topics
10. Tutorial Sheets
11. Unit wise Question Bank
12. Gaps & Plans for Add-On Programs
13. Topic beyond the syllabus - References
14. Web References
15. Teacher Log Book/ Attendance Register
2018-2019
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ANANTAPUR

B. Tech IV-I Sem. (C.E) BRIDGE ENGINEERING (15A01708) L T P C

(CBCC - III) 3 1 0 3

Course Objective: This course deals with different types of Bridges like deck slab bridge, T –
Beam Bridge and gives a good knowledge on different components of bridges.
UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION:
Importance Of Site Investigation In Bridge Design. Highway Bridge Loading Standards. Impact
Factor. Railway Bridge Loading Standards (B.G. ML Bridge) Various Loads In Bridges.
BOX CULVERT : General Aspects. Design Loads, Design Of Box Culvert Subjected
To RC Class AA Tracked Vehicle Only.
BRIDGE BEARINGS :
General Features – Types Of Bearings – Design Principles Of Steel Rocker & Roller Bearings –
Design Of A Steel Rocker Bearing – Design Of Elastometric Pad Bearing.
UNIT - II
DECK SLAB BRIDGE :
Introduction – Effective Width Method Of Analysis Design Of Deck Slab Bridge (Simply
Supported) Subjected To Class AA Tracked Vehicle Only.
UNIT - III
BEAM & SLAB BRIDGE (T-BEAM BRIDGE)
General Features – Design Of Interior Panel Of Slab – Pigeauds Method – Design Of A T-Beam
Bridge Subjected To Class AA Tracked Vehicle Only.
UNIT – IV
PLATE GIRDER BRIDGE :
Introduction – Elements Of A Plate Girder And Their Design. Design Of A Deck Type Welded
Plate Girder – Bridge Of Single Line B.G.
COMPOSITE BRIDGES :
Introduction – Advantages – Design Of Composite Bridges Consisting Of RCC Slabs
Over Steel Girders‟ Including Shear Connectors
UNIT V
PIERS & ABUTMENTS:
General Features – Bed Block – Materials Piers & Abutments Types Of Piers – Forces Acting On
Piers – Stability Analysis Of Piers – General Features Of Abutments – Forces Acting On
Abutments – Stability Analysis Of Abutments – Types Of Wing Walls – Approaches – Types Of
Bridge Foundations (Excluding Design).
Text Books:
1. Bridge Engineering by Ponnu Swamy, TATA Mcgraw Hill Company,New Delhi.
2. Design of Bridges by N.Krishnam Raju, Oxford & IBH, Publishing Company Pvt.ltd., Delhi.
3. Design of Bridges Structure by T.R.Jagadish & M.A.Jayaram Prentice Hall of India Pvt., Delhi.
4. Design of Bridges Structure by D.J.Victor
5. Relevant – IRC & Railway bridge Codes.
Reference Books:
1.Design of Steel structures, by B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain and Arun Kumar Jain, Laxmi
Publications, New Delhi.
2. Design of Steel structures by Ramachandra.
3. Design of R.C.C. structures B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain and Arun Kumar Jain, Laxmi Publications,
New Delhi.
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE PLAN: Bridge Engineering (15A01708) A.Y-(2018-19)
Faculty Name : L.PAVAN KUMAR Course : B.Tech
Subject with Code : Bridge Engineering(15A01708) Semester/Branch : IV-I/ CE
Course Type: Mathematics/science/Humanities/computing/Professional core /Elective /Interdisciplinary
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To help students develop an understanding on IRC specifications on bridge loadings.
2. To introduce different types of bridges and foundations.
3. To impact knowledge on analyzing design on bridges.
4. To educate on the forces acting on the bridge piers and abutments.
5. To make students familiarize with the fundamentals concepts of bridge bearings and its design.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Up on completion of course the students would be able to
1. Identify the various loads on bridges as per IRC (Knowledge)
2. Design of Deck slab bridges (Synthesis)
3. Design of T-Beam Bridge and longitudinal girder (Synthesis)
4. Design of Plate Girder Bridge and composite bridge with shear connectors (Application)
5. Understand different types of foundations for bridges and their behavior under the forces acting on
them. (Comprehesion)

SYLLABUS:
Course Objective: This course deals with different types of Bridges like deck slab bridge, T –
Beam Bridge and gives a good knowledge on different components of bridges.
UNIT - I
INTRODUCTION:
Importance Of Site Investigation In Bridge Design. Highway Bridge Loading Standards. Impact Factor.
Railway Bridge Loading Standards (B.G. ML Bridge) Various Loads In Bridges.
BOX CULVERT : General Aspects. Design Loads, Design Of Box Culvert Subjected To RC Class AA
Tracked Vehicle Only.
BRIDGE BEARINGS:
General Features – Types Of Bearings – Design Principles Of Steel Rocker & Roller Bearings – Design Of
A Steel Rocker Bearing – Design Of Elastometric Pad Bearing.
UNIT - II
DECK SLAB BRIDGE:
Introduction – Effective Width Method Of Analysis Design Of Deck Slab Bridge (SimplySupported)
Subjected To Class AA Tracked Vehicle Only.
UNIT - III
BEAM & SLAB BRIDGE (T-BEAM BRIDGE)
General Features – Design Of Interior Panel Of Slab – Pigeauds Method – Design Of AT-Beam Bridge
Subjected To Class AA Tracked Vehicle Only.
UNIT – IV
PLATE GIRDER BRIDGE:
Introduction – Elements Of A Plate Girder And Their Design. Design Of A Deck Type Welded Plate Girder
– Bridge Of Single Line B.G.
COMPOSITE BRIDGES:
Introduction – Advantages – Design Of Composite Bridges Consisting Of RCC SlabsOver Steel Girders‟
Including Shear Connectors
UNIT V
PIERS & ABUTMENTS:
General Features – Bed Block – Materials Piers & Abutments Types Of Piers – Forces Acting On Piers –
Stability Analysis Of Piers – General Features Of Abutments –Forces Acting On Abutments – Stability
Analysis Of Abutments – Types Of Wing Walls– Approaches – Types Of Bridge Foundations (Excluding
Design).
PO Mapping with Course Outcomes:
CO1: PO- 1,5,6 CO2: PO-1,2,3,4,5 CO3: PO- 1,2,3,4,5
CO4: PO- 1,2,3,4,5 CO5: PO- 1,2,3,6
Text Books:
1. Bridge Engineering by Ponnu Swamy, TATA Mcgraw Hill Company,New Delhi.
2. Design of Bridges by N.Krishnam Raju, Oxford & IBH, Publishing Company Pvt.ltd., Delhi.
3. Design of Bridges Structure by T.R.Jagadish & M.A.Jayaram Prentice Hall of India Pvt., Delhi.
4. Design of Bridges Structure by D.J.Victor
5. Relevant – IRC & Railway bridge Codes.
Reference Books:
1.Design of Steel structures, by B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain and Arun Kumar Jain, Laxmi
Publications, New Delhi.
2. Design of Steel structures by Ramachandra.
3. Design of R.C.C. structures B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain and Arun Kumar Jain, Laxmi Publications,
New Delhi.
Web Resources:
W1: http://www.bv.transports.gouv.qc.ca/mono/1165314.pdf
W2:https://www.slideshare.net/ElamathyMurugan/analysis-design-of-tbeam-bridge
W3: http://www.bridgedesign.org.uk/parts/bearing.html
W4: http://www.jfe-eng.co.jp/en/products/link/t18.html
W5: http://bridgedesign.org.uk/components/composite.php
Number of Assignments: 5
Missing topics: Teaching Methodology Mapped PO(s)
Types of bridges PPT 1
Types of railway gauges and loads Chalk & Talk 1
Topics beyond the syllabus: Teaching Methodology Mapped PO(s)

Seminar Topics:
1. Analysis & Design of deck slab bridge 3. Design of a interior panel of T-beam bridge.
2. Importance of site investigation in Bridge design 4. Design of Composite Bridges
Seminars are given by students during Departmental Association Activities hour

Assessment:
1. 30 marks for internal evaluation +70 marks for university examination .
2. Student feedback on the course (scale of 1-5)

( L.PAVAN KUMAR) HOD/CE

 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

COURSE OBJECTIVES, COURSE OUTCOMES

SUBJECT: BRIDGE ENGINEERING (15A01708)

OBJECTIVES:
1. To help students develop an understanding on IRC specifications on bridge loadings.
2. To introduce different types of bridges and foundations.
3. To impact knowledge on analyzing design on bridges.
4. To educate on the forces acting on the bridge piers and abutments.
5. To make students familiarize with the fundamentals concepts of bridge bearings and its design.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Up on completion of course the students would be able to

CO.1 Identify the various loads on bridges as per IRC (Knowledge)
CO.2 Design of Deck slab bridges (Synthesis)
CO.3 Design of T-Beam Bridge and longitudinal girder (Synthesis)
CO.4 Design of Plate Girder Bridge and composite bridge with shear connectors (Application)
CO.5 Understand different types of foundations for bridges and their behavior under the forces acting on
them. (Comprehesion)
Mapping onto PEO & PO

PO Description CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

PO: 1 Engineering knowledge: Apply the
knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals, and an engineering     
specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems.
PO: 2 Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review
research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated
   
conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
sciences
PO: 3 Design/development of solutions: Design
solutions for complex engineering problems
and design system components or processes
that meet the specified needs with appropriate    
consideration for the public health and safety,
and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations
PO: 4 Conduct investigations of complex
problems: Use research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of
experiments, analysis and interpretation of   
data, and synthesis of the information to
provide valid conclusions.

PO: 5 Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply

appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction
   
and modeling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the
limitations
PO: 6 The engineer and society: Apply reasoning
informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and
 
cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to the professional
engineering practice
PO: 7 Environment and sustainability: Understand
the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of,
 and need for sustainable development.

PO: 8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to

professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice.

PO: 9 Individual and team work: Function

effectively as an individual, and as a member
or leader in diverse teams, and in
multidisciplinary settings

PO: 10
Communication: Communicate effectively on
complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at
large, such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design
documentation, make effective presentations,
and give and receive clear instructions.
PO: 11
Project management and finance:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
the engineering and management principles
and apply these to one’s own work, as a
member and leader in a team, to manage
projects and in multidisciplinary
environments.
PO: 12
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for,
and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and life-long learning in the
broadest context of technological change.
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
LESSON PLAN: BRIDGE ENGINEERING (15A01708) A.Y-(2018-19)

S.NO. Topic Name Reference Book No. of Total Delivery

periods No. of Method
periods
UNIT-I INTRODUCTION
1. Investigation In Bridge Design T2[P22-24] 1 1 Chalk &Talk
2. Highway Bridge Loading Standards Chalk &Talk
T2[P25] 2 3
3. Impact Factor, Loading Standards Chalk &Talk
T2[P38-P42] 2 5
4. BOX CULVERT : General Aspects, Chalk &Talk
Design Loads T2[P100-101] 2 7
PPT
5. Design Of Box Culvert Chalk &Talk
T2[P101-103] 4 11
PPT
6. General Features – Types Of Bearings Chalk &Talk
T2[P412-415] 1 12
7. Design Principles Of Steel Rocker & Chalk &Talk
T2[P418-422] 2 14
Roller Bearings
8. Design Of A Steel Rocker Bearing – Chalk &Talk
T2[P422-430] 2 16
Design Of Elastomeric Pad Bearing.
UNIT-II - DECK SLAB BRIDGE
9. Introduction Chalk &Talk
T2[P50-52] 2 18
10. Chalk &Talk
Analysis & Design Of Deck Slab Bridge T2[P72-79] 5 23 PPT

UNIT-III T-BEAM BRIDGE

11. UNIT - III Chalk &Talk
T2[P111-112] 2 25
General Features- Pigeauds Method
12. Design Of Interior Panel Of Slab
T2[P124-138] 5 30 Chalk &Talk

13. Design of a T-Beam Bridge Chalk &Talk

T2[P138-159] 5 35
UNIT-IV
14. Introduction
T2[P165] 1 36 Chalk &Talk

15. Elements Of A Plate Girder And Their

T2[P166-167] 2 38 Chalk &Talk
Design
16. Design Of A Deck Type Welded Plate Chalk &Talk
T2[P167-180] 4 42
Girder – Bridge Of Single Line B.G.
17. Introduction of composite Bridges– Chalk &Talk
T2[P183] 2 44
Advantages
18. Design Of Composite Bridges Consisting Chalk &Talk
Of RCC Slabs Over Steel Girders‟ T2[P183-197] 5 49 PPT
Including Shear Connectors
 UNIT-V
19. PIERS & ABUTMENTS:
General Features – Bed Block – Materials T2[P473-476] 2 51 Chalk &Talk
Piers & Abutments Types Of Piers
20. Forces Acting On Piers – Stability Analysis Chalk &Talk
Of Piers T2[P477-480] 3 54
PPT
21. General Features Of Abutments –Forces
Acting On Abutments – Stability Analysis T2[P481-484] 3 57 Chalk &Talk
Of Abutments
22. Types Of Wing Walls– Approaches – Types
Of Bridge Foundations (Excluding T2[P485-489] 4 61 Chalk &Talk
Design).

Text Books:
1. Bridge Engineering by Ponnu Swamy, TATA Mcgraw Hill Company,New Delhi.
2. Design of Bridges by N.Krishnam Raju, Oxford & IBH, Publishing Company Pvt.ltd., Delhi.
3. Design of Bridges Structure by T.R.Jagadish & M.A.Jayaram Prentice Hall of India Pvt., Delhi.
4. Design of Bridges Structure by D.J.Victor
5. Relevant – IRC & Railway bridge Codes.
Reference Books:
1.Design of Steel structures, by B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain and Arun Kumar Jain, Laxmi
Publications, New Delhi.
2. Design of Steel structures by Ramachandra.
3. Design of R.C.C. structures B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain and Arun Kumar Jain, Laxmi Publications,
New Delhi.
Web Resources:
W1: http://www.bv.transports.gouv.qc.ca/mono/1165314.pdf
W2:https://www.slideshare.net/ElamathyMurugan/analysis-design-of-tbeam-bridge
W3: http://www.bridgedesign.org.uk/parts/bearing.html
W4: http://www.jfe-eng.co.jp/en/products/link/t18.html
W5: http://bridgedesign.org.uk/components/composite.php

( L.PAVAN KUMAR) HOD/CE