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A Self-Learning Manual - Institution of Engineers Mauritius

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A <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Manual</strong><br />

Mastering Different Fields <strong>of</strong> Civil Engineering Works (VC-Q&A Method) Vincent T. H. CHU<br />

2. Module One: Bridge Works<br />

Objectives<br />

Element Description Objective No.<br />

Bridge Design<br />

Bridge Form Precast prestressed beams with in-situ<br />

concrete top slab<br />

BF1<br />

Multiple-cell box girder BF2<br />

Skew Bridge BF3<br />

Span<br />

Arrangement<br />

Continuous multiple-span SA1<br />

Simply supported multiple-span SA2<br />

Span ratio SA3<br />

Bridge<br />

Design<br />

Deck Sucker deck principle BDD1<br />

Grillage Analysis BDD2<br />

Null point Analysis BDD3<br />

Bridge Abutment Orientation <strong>of</strong> wing walls BA1<br />

Earth pressure on abutment BA2<br />

General Design Shear Lag GD1<br />

HA and HB Load GD2<br />

Construction Method<br />

Bridge<br />

Construction<br />

Span-by-span construction BC1<br />

Incremental launching method BC2<br />

Balanced cantilever method BC3<br />

Segmental Box Stitching SBGB1<br />

Girder Bridges<br />

Match casting SBGB2<br />

Bearings and Expansion Joints<br />

Bearings Design Orientation <strong>of</strong> bearings B1<br />

Preset B2<br />

Types <strong>of</strong> Bearings Pot bearing TB1<br />

Elastomeric bearing TB2<br />

Expansion Joints Joint continuity EJ1<br />

Bridge Structure<br />

Bridge Structure Diaphragm BS1<br />

Transition slab BS2<br />

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