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Intro Bridge Engineering
Intro Bridge Engineering
Beam Bridge
Suspension Br
TYPE OF BRIDGES
ased on Structure
Cable-stayed
Truss Bridge
TYPE OF BRIDGES
ased on Form: Fixed Bridges
TYPE OF BRIDGES
ased on Form: Movables Bridges
TYPE OF BRIDGES
ased on Usage
oad Bridges
Railway Bridges
TYPE OF BRIDGES
ased on Usage
Steel Bridges
TYPE OF BRIDGES
ased on Materials
Wooden B
TYPE OF BRIDGES
ased on Location and Purpose
Curved Bridges
Straight Bridges
Skewed Br
TYPE OF BRIDGES
ased on Span Length
. Short-span Bridges
. Medium-spam Bridges
. Long-span Bridges
BRIDGE IN THE PHILIPPINES
ridges have been a crucial part of
ransportation infrastructure in the
hilippines for centuries.
istorical records indicate that b ridges
were already present in various forms
ong before the Spanish colonization of
he Philippines in the 16th century.
ne of the notable historical bridges is
he Puente Colgante (Hanging Bridge) in
evilla, Bohol, which was built in the
arly 19th century during the Spanish
ra. This bridge is made of bamboo and
s an example of traditional bridge
onstruction in the Philippines.
BRIDGE IN THE PHILIPPINES
he San Juanico Bridge
otal Length : 2, 164 m
onstruction Started : 1969 - 1973
ongest Span: 192 m
BRIDGE IN THE PHILIPPINES
he modernization of bridges in the Philippines has been an ongo
rocess over several decades, with significant developments occurr
rom the mid-20th century to the present day.
everal factors have contributed to this modernization effort, includ
dvancements in engineering technology, increased transportat
eeds, and economic growth.
QUESTION S ?
ASSIGNMENT:
. What are the different types of bridge used in construction
. What are the different loadings considered in the design o
ridges?
. Differentiate the structural elements included in the
ridge's superstructure and substructure. Define each of
hese elements.
. What are the different design considerations in
onceptualizing a bridge