A Comprehensive Guide to Bridge Components and Terminology (Timed and Monitored)
- Course Number: S1009T
- Credits: 4 hours
- Instructor: Helen Chen, Ph.D., PE
- Price: $40
Course Outline
"A Comprehensive Guide to Bridge Components and Terminology" offers a deep dive into the essential elements and language of bridge design, construction, and maintenance. Based entirely on the 2019 NYC DOT Bridges and Tunnels Annual Condition Report, this course provides a detailed glossary of the terms most commonly used by engineers, architects, and construction professionals in the field of bridge engineering. Participants will gain familiarity with key components such as abutments, bearings, cables, girders, and expansion joints, along with specialized concepts like bascule bridges, caissons, and cofferdams. This course is ideal for students, engineers, and enthusiasts looking to enhance their understanding of bridge structures and terminology, thereby fostering a solid foundation for professional or academic pursuits in civil engineering and infrastructure management. Through this focused exploration of bridge components, learners will build the knowledge necessary to effectively communicate and engage within the field.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to identify and describe the main components of a bridge structure;
- Be able to understand and use key bridge terminology accurately;
- Be able to explain the functions of various bridge elements in design and construction; and
- Be able to apply knowledge of bridge components and terms in practical scenarios.