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Introduction To Bridge Engineering 1

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INTRODUCTION

TO BRIDGE
ENGINEERING

Group 1:
Hanz Emmanuel Duay
John Rex Roncales
Mervin Lowell Algabre
Trixia Marie Arellano
WHAT IS A
BRIDGE?
A bridge is a structure providing
passage over an obstacle without
closing the way beneath. The
required passage may be for a road,
a railway, pedestrians, a canal or a
pipeline. The obstacle to be crossed
may be a river, a road, railway or a
valley.
• In other words, bridge is a
structure for carrying the road
traffic or other moving loads
over a depression or
obstruction such as channel,
road or railway.

• A bridge is an arrangement
made to cross an obstacle in
the form of a low ground or a
stream or a river without
closing the way beneath.
1 Highway Bridge

2 Pedestrian Bridge

TYPES OF BRIDGE
BY TRAFFIC Railways Bridge
3

4 Transit Guideway
TYPES BY MATERIALS &
FABRICATIONS
Materials Fabrications
• Masonry
• Precast
• Timber
• Cast- in - place
• Reinforcement
• Pretensioned
Concrete
• Posttensioned
• Prestressed Concrete
• Prefabricated
• Iron
• Rivet
• Steel
• Bolted
• Aluminum
• Welded
• Composites
• Plastics
TYPES OF BRIDGE
• Arch
• Beam
• Cantilever
• Cable- Stayed
• Truss Bridge
• Suspension
• Tied-Arch Bridge
• Trestle Bridge
• Moveable Bridge
• Rigid Frame Bridge
• Extradosed Bridge
• Viaduct
• Covered Bridge
ARCH These supports, called the
BRIDGE abutments, carry the load and
keep the ends of the bridge from
spreading out.
Arch bridges are one of the
oldest types of bridges and
have great natural strength.
BEAM/GIRDER BRIDGE
Typically consists of a beam
simply supported on each side
by a support and can be made
continuous

Currently, most of the beam


bridges are precast (in case of
RC and PC) or prefabricated
CANTILEVER BRIDGE

In a cantilever bridge, the


roadway is constructed out
from the pier in two
directions at the same time
so that the weight on both
sides counterbalance each
other.
CABLE-STAYED
BRIDGE

Cable-stayed bridges are


striking structures with tall
towers and cables fanning out
to support the roadway. This
design offers a balance of
aesthetics and functionality.
Well-known cable-stayed
bridges include the Millau
Viaduct and the Russky Bridge,
showcasing innovative
engineering and architectural
excellence.
TRUSS BRIDGE

All beams in a truss bridge are


straight. Trusses are comprised
of many small beams that
together can support a large
amount of weight and span
great distances.
SUSPENSION BRIDGES

• Suspension bridge needs


to have very strong main
cables
• Cables are anchored at
the abutment
TIED-ARCH BRIDGE

• Tied-arch bridges combine


the strength of arches with
tensioned cables. The arch
is anchored to abutments,
while the cables provide
added support. The
Fremont Bridge in Portland
and the Natchez-Vidalia
Bridge exemplify this
elegant design.
TRESTLE BRIDGE

• Trestle bridges feature a


series of short, widely
spaced piers or trestles
that support the
superstructure. These
bridges are used in various
settings, including railways,
allowing them to traverse
uneven terrain while
minimizing environmental
impact.
MOVEABLE BRIDGE

• Moveable bridges are


engineering wonders
designed to accommodate
maritime traffic. They feature
mechanisms that allow
sections of the bridge to be
lifted, swung, or rotated to
create openings for passing
ships. Drawbridges, bascule
bridges, and swing bridges fall
into this category, enhancing
navigation in waterways.
RIGID FRAME BRIDGE

• Rigid-frame bridges feature


rigid connections between the
columns and beams. This
design provides stability and
strength, making these
bridges suitable for highway
overpasses and urban
intersections.
EXTRADOSED BRIDGE

• Extradosed bridges are a


hybrid of cable-stayed and
girder bridges, employing
shorter, more numerous
cables and slender towers.
They offer a balance between
aesthetics and structural
efficiency.
VIADUCT

• Viaducts are elevated bridges


typically composed of a series
of spans and arches, used to
carry roads or railways over
valleys, rivers, or other
obstructions. They often
display impressive
architectural features and are
found in urban landscapes.
COVERED BRIDGE

• Covered bridges, sometimes


referred to as "kissing
bridges," are known for their
protective wooden
enclosures. Historically, they
shielded bridges from the
elements, and today, they
evoke a sense of nostalgia
often found in rural settings.
That would be all
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