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Construction of Culverts and Small Bridges

Subject
Subject code ERA460
Subject name Construction of Culverts and Small Bridges
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Grade prelim
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2010 TEI
Study year 3
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Mandatory
General description
Calculating computional watercourse volume and the necessary opening of culverts and small bridges. The distribution of culverts by the watercourse way, used materials. Cross sections of culverts. Footings. Streambed fortifications. The technology of work accomplishment and work organising. Basic materials used in small bridge construction. Main requirements for ferroconcrete, metal and timber bridges. Work organising on building site and work accomplishment technology.
General aim
The aim of the course is to give students knowledge concerning the design of culverts and small bridges and organising and technology of construction. The course includes the culverts, the calculation of the necessary opening of small bridge, material selection and also construction technology.
Aim
After mastering the course student will know the principles of druthers of culverts and small bridges and construction technology.
Form description
During lectures the theoretical basis of designing are gained and sample tasks are made. Composing synopis. Test in written form.
Literature
AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, Washington 1996;
J. Akselrod, Organizatsija stroitelstva mostov, Moskva 2002;
Spravotsnik po trubam i malõm mostam, Moskva, 2000
Current rounds
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