DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

NWFP UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNNOLOGY, PESHAWAR

Introduction to Bridge Engineering

Course Outline and Hourly Schedule of Semester Lectures Credit Hours: 03

Instructor: Dr. Shahzad Rahman

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Tel: +92-91-5702126, +92-91-9216796-8 (3079)
Email: srahman@nwfpuet.edu.pk, Rahman.shahzad@gmail.com
Meeting Hours: Friday 10:00 to 2:00 PM or by appointment

Course title: Introduction to Bridge Engineering

Week No. Hours TOPIC
1 Overview & Introduction
Overview and History of Bridges - Videos and Pictures of Noteworthy Bridges in the World
Bridge Definition and Components
1 3 Planning of Bridges
- Traffic Studies
- Hydrotechnical Studies
1 Overview & Introduction - Contd.
- Geotechnical Studies
- Environmental Considerations
- Economic Feasibility of a Bridge
2 3 Factors Considered in Deciding Bridge Type
Aesthetics in Bridge Design
Introduction to AASHTO Bridge Design Code
Introduction to Pakistan Code of Practice for Highway Bridges 1967
2 Loadings
Loadings:
- Gravity Loads
- Lateral Loads
- Forces Due to Deformations
- Collision Loads
- Seismic Loads
Development of Design Philosophies
- ASD and LRFD Design Philosophies
3 3
Limit States
- Service Limit State
- Strength Limit State
- Fatigue & Fracture Limit State
- Extreme Event Limit State
Principles of Probabilistic Design
Geometric Design Considerations
Relevant Portions of AASHTO & PCPHB
3 Design of Culverts
General Considerations
Hydraulic Design
4 3
Design of Culvert Components
Example
4 Superstructure Analysis Methods
Selection of Suitable Bridge Type
Introduction to Bridge Design Methods
- Grillage Method
5 3
- Morrice-Little Method
Introduction to SAP2000 Bridge Analysis Module
- Application of SAP2000 for Bridge Deck Analysis
5 Design of Concrete Bridges
Reinforced and prestressed concrete material response
Reinforced concrete constituent properties
Flexure & shear strength of R.C. members
6 3 Example problem on:
Concrete Deck design
Solid Slab Bridge design
T-Beam Bridge Design
5 Design of Concrete Bridges Contd.
Example problem on:
- Prestressed concrete girder bridge
7 3
- Concrete box girder bridge
Relevant portions of AASHTO & PCPHB
6 Design of Steel Girder Bridges
 Course title: Introduction to Bridge Engineering
Week No. Hours TOPIC
Material properties
General design requirements
8 3
Flexure & shear resistance in I-Section
Shear connectors, stiffeners
7 Design of Steel Girder Bridges - Contd.
Design Example:
- Non-composite rolled steel beam bridge
9 3 - Composite rolled steel beam bridge
- Steel plate girder bridges
Relevant portions of AASHTO & PCPHB
10 3 Mid-Term Exam
Bridge Substructure
Design Considerations
Subsurface Investigations
Various Types of Bridge Foundations, Spread Footings, Piles, Caissons
Abutments, Forces on Abutments, Design Requirements
11 3 Design of Piles
Design of Bridge Piers
Design of Transom
Design of Pile Cap
Relevant Portions of AASHTO & PCPHB
Bridge Bearings and Joints
Articulation Considerations and Requirements for Bridges
Types of Joints in Bridges:
- Joints for Small Movements
- Joints for Larger Movements
Types of Bearings used in Bridges
12 3
- Elastomeric Bearings
- Roller Bearings
- Pot Bearings
- Sliding Bearings
Example problem - Design of Elastomeric Bearing Pad
Seismic Considerations in Bridge Design
Seismic Hazard/Zoning Map of Pakistan
Types of Damages to Bridges due to Earthquakes
Methods for Seismic Analysis:
- Uniform Load Method
13 3
- Single Mode Spectral Method
- Multi Mode Spectral Method
- Time History Method
AASHTO Requirements for Seismic Design of Bridges
Bridge Inspection& Maintenance(Time Permitting)
Types of Damages and Wear & Tear During Service Life
Role of Inspection and Maintenance
Methods of Visual Inspection:
- Inspection of approaches, and Superstructure
- Substructure Inspection
14 3 - River Bank Inspection
Bridge Inspection using Instruments and Test Samples
- Testing of Concrete Core Samples
- Test for Detection of Carbonation
- Test for Chloride Ingress
- Test for Detection of Alkali Aggregate Reaction
Bridge Rehabilitation (Time Permitting)
Concrete Repair Techniques
Crack Repair Techniques
Strengthening Techniques
15 3 Final Exam
Total Hrs 45

Text Books:
Design of Highway Bridges by Barker and Puckett, Wiley Interscience
Class Lecture Notes by Dr. Shahzad Rahman

Marks Distribution/ Grading Criteria:

Mid-Term Exam = 25%, Final Exam/Projects = 50%, Assignments = 10%,
Attendance Class Participation = 5% (75% Attendance is mandatory for Final Exam)

Dr. Shahzad Rahman Prof. Dr. Akhtar Naeem Khan

 Course title: Introduction to Bridge Engineering
Week No. Hours TOPIC
Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering Chairman, Dept. of Civil Engineering
NWFP University of Engineering and Technology NWFP University of Engineering and Technology
Peshawar Peshawar
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
NWFP UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNNOLOGY, PESHAWAR

Finite Element Analysis of Structural Systems (CE-5155 Winter 2008)

Course Outline and Hourly Schedule of Semester Lectures Credit Hours: 03

Instructor: Dr. Shahzad Rahman

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Tel: +92-91-5702126, +92-91-9216796-8 (3079)
Email: srahman@nwfpuet.edu.pk
Meeting Hours: Friday 10:00 to 2:00 PM or by appointment

Course title Finite Element Analysis

Week No. Hours TOPIC
1 Introduction
Overview of Finite element method and historical background
Overview of application of FEM
2 Review of continuum mechanics
1 3
Definition of stresses and strains
Equations governing 1-D elasticity problems
Equations governing 2-D elasticity problems
Plane stress condition
Plane strain condition
Axisymetric condition
2 3
Equations governing 3-D elasticity problems
3 Introduction to variation formulations for solution of structural mechanics problems
Potential energy based formulation of FEM in structural mechanics
Virtual work based formulation of FEM in structural mechanics
3 3 Method of weighted residuals based formulation of FEM
Assignment No. 1
4 Introduction to the concept of FEM domain discretization
Concept of element based discretization and matrix formulation of FEM problems in structural mechanics
4 3
Introduction to generalized local coordinates and local coordinates for elements of various types
Relationship between local coordinates and generalized coordinates by Jacobian matrix/operation
Introduction to shape functions for elements
5 3 Numerical integration procedure/techniques for formulation of FE system of equations
Assembly process for technique for formulation of global stiffness matrix for FE problem and local vector
Introduction to basic element types
6 3 1-D truss element and shape functions
2-D elements and their shape functions
Triangular elements and solid elements
7 3
Examples and derivation of consistent nodal force vectors for various types of elements
Examples and derivation of stiffness matrix for various types of elements
8 3 Assignment No. 2
Assignment No. 3
9 3 Discussion on Assignments given
10 3 Mid Term Exam
7 Techniques for solution of FEA system of equations for structural systems
Bandwidths of global stiffness matrix and banded nature of global stiffness matrix
11 3 Importance of bandwidth reduction
Direct solution of equations using Gauss elimination K=Lilt factorizations
Cholesky method for solution of equations K=L~L~t factorizations
12 3 8 Constraint equations and imposition of constraints
Direct imposition of simple constraints
Lagrange multiplier method for imposition of constraints
Penalty function method for imposition of constraints
13 3
Assignment No. 4
Assignment No. 5
14 3 Discussion on Results of Mid Term Exam
9 Introduction to plate elements and shell elements
Kirchoff Plate Bending Theory
15 3
Mindlin Plate Theory
Introduction to Theory of Shells
12 3
Isoparametric Plate and Shell Elements
10 Introduction to non-linear analysis
Introduction to Materially non-linear analysis
13 3
Introduction to Geometrically non-linear analysis
14 3 11 Introduction to Buckling Analysis
15 3 12 Introduction to Dynamic Analysis
16 3 Final Exam
Total 16 60

Text Books:
Finite Element Procedures by Klaus-Jurgen Bathe, Prentice Hall
Intoduction to Finite Element Method by R.D. Cook
Class Notes by Dr. Shahzad Rahman

Marks Distribution/ Grading Criteria:

Mid-Term Exam = 25%, Final Exam = 50%, Home Assignments = 20%,
Attendance = 5%

Dr. Shahzad Rahman Prof. Dr. Akhtar Naeem Khan

Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering Chairman, Dept. of Civil Engineering
NWFP University of Engineering and Technology NWFP University of Engineering and Technology
Peshawar Peshawar