RedVector RV-3084

Timber Bridge Design

Timber Bridge Design

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-3084

SME: Jim Zhao, F.ASCE

This course has been discontinued
 
This 2-hour online course is designed for engineers and contractors who have certain experience with the AASHTO Standard Specifications and timber structure design and construction methods. This course introduces concepts and step-by-step design examples of the most widely used contemporary timber bridges-- stressed laminated bridges and glulam stringer bridges using AASHTO Standard Specifications.

The majority of this course is presented in Word document format and must be downloaded. There will be a multiple-choice quiz at the end of this course.
Course Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the AASHTO Standard Specifications for the design and construction of contemporary timber bridges.
  • Design stressed laminated bridges based on standards and design examples.
  • Design glulam stringer bridges based on standards and design examples.
  • Apply state-of-the-art technology to design and detail high performance and long lasting timber bridges.
State Licenses
PA - Land Surveyor (General)