| Bridges I | |
| Department or Chair within the Faculty: | Department for Materials and Structures |
| Study program: | Graduate (master) university study programme |
| Study level: | 2nd cycle |
| Course title: | Bridges I |
| Course code: | 2.05 – 206 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Course description: | |
| This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and terms in bridge engineering. Beginning with an overview of the various types of bridges, participants will explore the diverse building materials employed in bridge construction. A significant emphasis will be placed on bridge design considerations, especially pertaining to the different loads bridges encounter. The curriculum also covers the unique characteristics and applicability of each bridge type, detailed discussions on cross-sections, as well as the design and function of piers and supports. Students will gain insights into the internal forces acting on bridges, the finishing works involved in bridge construction, and an introduction to steel bridges. The course culminates with case studies, offering a comparative analysis of renowned bridges worldwide, with a special focus on Croatian bridges. | |
| Form of teaching: | Lectures, individual case study |
| Form of assessment: | Colloquia, exam |
| Number of ECTS: | 6.5 |
| Class hours per week: | 3 (lectures)+2 (practical work) |
| Minimum number of students: |
The teaching method for incoming Erasmus mobility students will vary depending on the number of students enrolled in each course. The academic department responsible for the course will communicate the details of the teaching method to the students before the beginning of the academic term. Incoming students are encouraged to review the course description carefully to understand the teaching method and requirements. For the ex-cathedra teaching method, a minimum of 10 students is required to ensure the course is educationally sustainable. In addition, each student must possess at least a B1 level of English proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In the event that the minimum number of students is not met, the course will be organised using more individualised teaching methods in consultation with the professor. These methods may include project-based, case-based, individualised learning plans, one-on-one tutoring, flipped classroom, and hybrid approaches. There is no requirement regarding English proficiency for the individualised approach teaching methods. |
| Recommended prerequisites: |
Strength of Materials, Statics, Structural Load Analysis, Concrete Structures, Autocad, Structural analysis software |
| Period of realization: | Winter semester |
| Lecturer: | Hrvoje Draganić |