Eurocode 2 for Bridges Designers – 2 Days
- Eurocode 2 course focuses on applying new design standard for concrete bridges.
- Delegates will learn principles of Eurocode 2 for bridge structures.
- Course covers materials, durability, structural analysis, and design for various elements.
- Participants will gain knowledge on flexure, shear, axial loading, and more.
- Intended for Structural Engineers with some concrete design knowledge.
Overview
The Eurocode 2 for Bridges Designers course aims to provide a thorough understanding of the principles of Eurocode 2 and how to apply them to bridge structures. Delegates will gain knowledge on design standards for structural concrete in bridges and practical skills through workshop sessions. The course covers topics such as materials, durability, and various design aspects for beams, slabs, piers, and foundations. It is designed for Structural Engineers with some prior knowledge of concrete design and Eurocodes.
Who should attend
Structural Engineers
Course Content
Introduction
Eurocode 2 is the new design standard for structural concrete in bridges. This course will provide background to the provisions in the code and explain how to apply them to bridge structures. Practical workshop sessions allow delegates to get to grips with the details and be confident of using Eurocode 2 for real projects.
Aims & Objectives
On completion of this course delegates will have a knowledge of the principles of Eurocode 2 and be able to apply them to bridge structures.
After this course delegates will:
Have a knowledge of Basis of design (EC0) and traffic loading (EC1-2)
Have an understanding of the content of Eurocode 2 for bridges, including:
– Materials
– Durability
– Structural Analysis
Know how to apply Eurocode 2 to:
– Beams
– Slabs
– Piers
– Foundations
– Prestressed elements
Know how to design for:
– Flexure
– Shear
– Axial loading
– Torsion
– Punching shear
– Strut-and-tie
– Deflection
– Fatigue
Have an appreciation of precast, plain and lightweight concrete provisions
Course Outline
Introduction to Eurocode 2 and relationship to other Eurocodes and European Standards
Basis of design, combinations of actions and traffic loading with design exercise (EC0 and EC1-2)
Materials, durability, structural analysis and prestressing with design exercise(s)
Ultimate limit state
o Flexural design with design exercise
o Shear design with design exercise
o Punching shear
o Axial resistance with design exercise
o Strut-and-tie
o Fatigue
Serviceability limit state
o Deflection
o Crack control
Foundations
Detailing of structural elements with design exercise
Overview of precast, plain and lightweight concrete
Review of design aids and guidance
Further information
This course is intended for Structural Engineers. Some knowledge of concrete design and Eurocodes 0 and 1 would be useful but not essential. A calculator and pencil are essential, but other required materials will be provided.
Duration: 2 Days
Eurocode Courses in Scotland, Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline and other sites throughout the UK including onsite closed company courses are available.
