Thank you all for your input. If I may ask one more question...
I have reviewed the bridge engineering curriculum at the two schools mentioned above (University of Surrey and University at Buffalo) and have found the offered classes to be fairly different between the two schools. For...
I have been working in bridge design for the past 4+ years and am contemplating going back to school to get my Master's degree. I have been searching for schools that offer a Master's degree in bridge engineering specifically as opposed to the more general Master's degree in civil engineering...
I have an 8' tall security fence that is attached to a 4' deep x 1.5' wide continuous concrete pedestal/footing. There is a 2' separation grade between the two sides of the pedestal and the pedestal is embedded 2' on the shallow side. I am trying to determine if the 2' embedment is adequate...
I am load rating an existing bridge. Thus, I am just dealing with existing conditions. The bridge is a 60' long simple span bridge with steel cross-braces at the 1/4 points.
I searched around a bit more on the internet and found some information in a Timber Bridge Manual published by USDA...
I am trying to check the bending capacity of a 39"x7" glulam girder on a bridge. The bridge deck is composed of 2x6 deck lams in the transv. direction which are toe-nailed to the top of the glulam girder. Diaphragms are provided at the 1/4 points of the span as well as at the supports.
My...
I am trying to determine a live load distribution factor for an exterior girder of a curved bridge composed of straight precast girders with a composite CIP roadway slab. The roadway slab overhangs the exterior girder creating a slab cantilever. The length of this overhang varies along the...
Thanks for the reply.
Just to clarify, the shaft reinforcement (longitudinal bars & spirals) has already been designed for. I am specifically inquiring about the "interior bracing ties" that help maintain the cage shape during lifting. What size ties would you normally use for these bars and...
My question is in regards to the amount of steel required to brace a steel reinforcing cage for a drilled shaft. I understand that stiffener bars are used to help maintain the shape of the cage during construction, but I am not sure how much steel is needed for this. Any thoughts or ideas...
