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Formulate a conceptual design for a bridge considering various types of bridges, their components, and methods of construction.
Identify and calculate the loads to which a bridge is subjected, according to first principles and relevant codes of practice.
Determine the structural behaviour various bridge types quantitatively and qualitatively using relevant hand- and computer-based methods.
Design prestressed concrete beams for service and strength requirements.
Describe the reliability basis for limit state design and its use in bridge assessment, including descriptions of the basic variables.
Discuss bridge inspection and management procedures, including levels of assessment and condition rating approaches.
Work effectively in a bridge design team and communicate engineering designs.
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Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 50%
Final assessment: 50%
This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
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