Introduction

AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications cover the design of highway bridges. This course will present sections 1 through 4 of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. LRFD design philosophy, general design requirements, bridge specific loading and load combinations, and structural analysis requirements will be covered. The topics covered in this course are base level knowledge required prior to proceeding to the remaining chapters in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, etc.)..

Objectives

At the completion of this course, engineers will have a solid understanding of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification general design, loading, and analysis requirements for highway bridge structures.

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Contents tab

• – Section 1: Introduction
  • Design Philosophy and Limit States

• – Section 2: General Design and Location Features
  • Geometry and location considerations
  • Design objectives
  • Deflection limits
  • Hydrology and hydraulics

• – Section 3: Loads and Load Factors
  • Load factors and load combinations
  • Permanent Loads
  • Live Loads
  • Wind Load
  • Earthquake Effects
  • Earth Pressure
  • Superimposed Deformations
  • Additional loads

• – Section 4: Structure Analysis and Evaluation
  • Acceptable methods of analysis and mathematical modeling
  • Approximate methods of Analysis

Dr. Wood

Dr. Wood has over 20 years of experience in structural engineering, primarily in roadway structures.  Prior to joining E.L. Robinson Engineering as Senior Structural Engineer, Dr. Wood spent over 10 years with the Ohio Department of Transportation where he focused on plan production and standards development.  He has also taught as an adjunct faculty at the Ohio State University. He has been involved with the design and review of bridge projects including deck replacement projects, highly skewed and curved steel plate girder projects requiring FEM, post-tensioned segmental girders, and accelerated bridge construction projects.

All of our courses are offered 100% online, through our intuitive Virtual Campus. Topics are taught through:

• – Videos
• – Interactive multimedia content
• – Live classes
• – Texts
• – Case studies
• – Evaluation exercises
• – Additional documentation

The content is updated in each new course edition, so that knowledge is acquired around the latest news and state-of-the-art geotechnical engineering technology.

One of the most interesting aspects of our courses is the use of live videoconferences, in which teachers and students interact in a continuous exchange of knowledge and problem solving. In addition to this, students can make use of the platform’s forum, a meeting point where they can interact with teachers and other students.

A tutoring system will also be established by email, which will resolve any possible doubts about the course, and which will serve as a point of connection for students with specific questions on each module.

Students can also download all course documentation, including texts, videos, video conferences and exercises.

This course is developed for engineers new to the use of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

At the end of the course, and as accreditation of knowledge acquired and of the technical and practical training, students who correctly complete the corresponding evaluation tests of the geotechnical engineering course will obtain an academic certificate issued by Ingeoexpert. This digital certificate is protected by Blockchain technology, making it unique and tamper-proof, thus enabling companies to verify its authenticity.

It can also be downloaded by students, forwarded by email and shared on social networks, as well as embedded on any website. You can see an example here.