ASSIGNMENT NO.

: 01
COURSE NAME : BRIDGE ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE : CE – 561

Program : M. Tech. 1ST SEM Civil Engineering Department

Date of assigning assignment : 13/10/2023

Date of submission assignment : 19/10/2023

Q.1 What are the components of bridge? Draw sketch showing compounds of typical bridge.
Also explain the different forms of bridge structures.

Q.2 What are the different classifications of bridges? Explain.

Q.3 What are the importance of bridges and what are the characteristics of an ideal site for a
bridge across a river.

Q.4 What data should be collected by engineer in charge of the investigation for a major bridges.

Q.5 What are the factors influencing the choice of bridge type and its basic features.

Q.6 What are the different loads to be considered for designing the bridges? Discuss each.

Q.7 What are the different IRC standard live loads? Also discuss what do you mean by standard
specifications for road bridges.

Q.8 Discuss various types of culverts with diagram.

Q.9 What are the different types of foundation used in bridges structure and their need?

Q.10 What are the different shapes of well foundations and also discuss each component of well
foundation? Draw typical foundation well?