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    This document outlines a course on steel bridge design taught by Associate Professor Ashraf El-Sabbagh at Port Said University. The course covers design of new steel bridges according to Egyptian code specifications. Main topics include bridge types and components, loads, and design of floor beams, plate girders, trusses, bracing systems, and bearings. Students will learn principles of bridge design, analysis, and sizing of members according to code provisions. Evaluation includes quizzes, midterm exam, final exam, assignments, and class participation. References include lecture notes, textbooks, and relevant Egyptian design codes.

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    This document outlines a course on steel bridge design taught by Associate Professor Ashraf El-Sabbagh at Port Said University. The course covers design of new steel bridges according to Egyptian code specifications. Main topics include bridge types and components, loads, and design of floor beams, plate girders, trusses, bracing systems, and bearings. Students will learn principles of bridge design, analysis, and sizing of members according to code provisions. Evaluation includes quizzes, midterm exam, final exam, assignments, and class participation. References include lecture notes, textbooks, and relevant Egyptian design codes.

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    This document outlines a course on steel bridge design taught by Associate Professor Ashraf El-Sabbagh at Port Said University. The course covers design of new steel bridges according to Egyptian code specifications. Main topics include bridge types and components, loads, and design of floor beams, plate girders, trusses, bracing systems, and bearings. Students will learn principles of bridge design, analysis, and sizing of members according to code provisions. Evaluation includes quizzes, midterm exam, final exam, assignments, and class participation. References include lecture notes, textbooks, and relevant Egyptian design codes.

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    This document outlines a course on steel bridge design taught by Associate Professor Ashraf El-Sabbagh at Port Said University. The course covers design of new steel bridges according to Egyptian code specifications. Main topics include bridge types and components, loads, and design of floor beams, plate girders, trusses, bracing systems, and bearings. Students will learn principles of bridge design, analysis, and sizing of members according to code provisions. Evaluation includes quizzes, midterm exam, final exam, assignments, and class participation. References include lecture notes, textbooks, and relevant Egyptian design codes.

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    Port-Said University

    Faculty of Engineering
    Civil Engineering Department

    Assoc. Prof. Ashraf El-Sabbagh


    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    1. Course Description

    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    • This course covers design of new steel bridges in accordance with current ECP

    specifications.

    • The procedures and requirements of bridge design will be discussed, and the

    corresponding ECP code provisions will be explained through examples.

    • Main topics include overview and types of bridges, parts of bridge

    superstructure, bridge layout, loads on bridges, bridge design (including design

    of floor beams and all other parts of both plate girder & truss bridges).
    2. Course Objectives

    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    By the end of the course the students will be able to:

    • Summarize the principles and criteria of bridge design.

    • Summarize various types and components of steel bridges.

    • Recognize and draw the general arrangement and layout of steel bridges.

    • Define and calculate various loads acting on steel bridges per current ECP

    Loads Code.

    • Perform conventional analysis and design of the components of steel bridges

    per current ECP Steel Construction and Bridges Specifications.


    3. Course Contents

    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION TO BRIDGES
    Introduction and Layout:
    • Types of Bridges.
    • Parts of Steel Bridges.
    • Selection of Steel Bridge Type (Railway).
    • Layout of Steel (Plate Girder / Truss) Bridges (Roadway / Railway).
    3. Course Contents

    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    TOPIC 2: PRINCIPALS OF STEEL BRIDGE DESIGN
    Materials and Loading:
    • Design Codes.
    • Types of Structural Steel.
    • Loads for Railway Bridges.
    • Loads for Roadway Bridges.
    • Fatigue.
    3. Course Contents

    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    TOPIC 3: DESIGN OF BRIDGES FLOOR (ROADWAY / RAILWAY)
    Design of Stringers:
    • Loads.
    • Maximum Straining Actions.
    • Design of Cross-Sections.
    • Design of Stringer to Cross-Girder Connection.
    Design of Cross-Girders:
    • Loads.
    • Maximum Straining Actions.
    • Design of Cross-Sections.
    3. Course Contents

    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    TOPIC 4: DESIGN OF BRIDGES MAIN SYSTEM (PLATE GIRDER)
    Design of Main Girder:
    • Loads and Maximum Straining Actions.
    • Estimation of Cross-Section.
    • Check of Stresses.
    • Curtailment of Flange Plate.
    • Lateral Torsional Buckling.
    • Web Buckling.
    • Design of Web Stiffeners.
    • Design of Main Girder Splices.
    • Design of Connection Between X.G & M.G.
    3. Course Contents

    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    TOPIC 5: DESIGN OF BRIDGES MAIN SYSTEM (TRUSS)
    Design of Main Truss:
    • Loads and Straining Actions.
    • Design of Members.
    • Design of Truss Joints.
    3. Course Contents

    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    TOPIC 6: DESIGN OF BRACING SYSTEMS
    Stringer Bracing (Railway)
    • Loads and Straining Actions.
    • Design of Members.
    • Design of Connections.
    Braking Force bracing
    • Loads and Straining Actions.
    • Design of Members.
    Main System Wind Bracing (Longitudinal & Cross Bracing)
    • Loads and Straining Actions.
    • Design of Members.
    3. Course Contents

    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    TOPIC 7: DESIGN OF BRIDGE BEARINGS
    • Types of Bridge Bearings.
    • Arrangement of Bridge Bearings.
    • Design of Roller Bearing.
    • Design of Hinged Bearing.
    4. Course Policy

    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    • Attendance is very important and must be 75% at least.

    • Assignments must be delivered in the due date, NO LATE SHEETS.

    • Every student must do the assignment by himself.

    • Student must present his own sheets and lectures notes at the interview at the

    end of the course.


    Total
    Quizzes
    5. Grading

    Final Exam
    Midterm Exam (10th Week)
    Class Performance/Attendance

    90
    10
    10
    15

    125

    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    6. References

    A s s o c i a t e P r o f . A s h r a f I . M . E l - S a b b a g h , F a c u l t y o f E n g i n e e r i n g – P o r t S a i d Un i v .
    - LECTURE NOTES
    - TEXT BOOKS
    • STEEL BRIDGES, 2007, Prof. Metwally Abu-Hamd, Cairo
    University. (free on the web)
    • Egyptian Code of Practice for Steel Construction and Bridges
    (Allowable Stress Design), Code No. 205, 2004 Ed.
    • Egyptian Code of Practice for Steel Construction (LRFD), Code
    No. 205-2007.
    • Egyptian Code for Planning, Design & Construction of Bridges
    and Elevated Intersections, Code No. 207-2001, 2015 Ed.
    • Egyptian Code of Practice for Loads on Buildings, Code No.
    201, 2012 Ed.

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