CARP 643 - Anatomy of a Bridge

2 Credits
This course will familiarize the student with different types of bridges and their purpose. They will understand the differences between tensile and compressive strengths and how concrete and rebar work to help in those strengths. The student will work together as a team and construct a girder bridge. Along with being able to calculate volume needed when ordering concrete for concrete pours. Bridge safety will be a top focus for the course.

Course Outcomes

Explain pre-stressing and post-stressing concrete.
Identify the major types of concrete bridges and their major design features and components.
Calculate volume needed for concrete.
Identify safe practices for working both on land and over water.
Safely build and dismantle false work needed to pour concrete affectively.