Design of Steel Bridges - a Professional Training Course
Tata Steel and The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) are sponsoring courses covering the design of steel bridges to Eurocodes. Run by the Steel Construction Institute (SCI), these courses, which last two days, are aimed at graduate engineers with a basic knowledge of bridge design.
Leeds 21st and 22nd March 2012
Course objectives
• Give an overview of common forms of steel bridge used in the highway infrastructure
• Explain the design basis set out in the Structural Eurocodes and the evaluation of bridge loading
• Examine the modelling techniques for bridges to determine internal forces and moments
• Explain the basis for determining the resistance of structural members, bracing systems and connections
• Examine requirements for fatigue design
• Give practical guidance on material selection, connection detailing, bridge articulation and support
• Give guidance on design for economical and durable construction
Fee and Registration
The cost of the course is: £250 + VAT (BCSA & SCI members)
£300 + VAT (non-members)
Lunch and refreshments included on both days.
For further information and registration, please contact:
Jane Burrell on +44 (0)1344 636500
education@steel-sci.com www.steel-sci.org/courses
