101-0138-11L  Bridge Design: Project Competition

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Abstract	This module offers the possibility to apply the fundamentals of the course Bridge Design in a conceptual design project. The scenario is set as a design competition: The students (group of two) will get a basic documentation (service criteria agreement, plans, digital terrain model, geotechnical report, photo documentation, etc.) and will develop a conceptual design suitable for the given site.
Learning objective	At the end of the course, students will have developed a convincing bridge design that satisfies following criteria: _ Consideration of governing boundary conditions and constraints. _ Conception of an efficient structural system with an adequate aesthetic expression considering the environment. _ Definition of the relevant actions and decisive load cases. _ Proof of feasibility by dimensioning the main structural elements. _ Schematic overview of construction processes. _ Appropriate presentation and visualisation of the proposed bridge design.
Content	The module is built up as follows: 0. Presentation of problem statement / project. (1st week of semester) 1. Introduction to design tools & working methods. 2. Working on project (milestones): ... a. Define requirements and boundary conditions. ... b. Study of references and possible concepts ... c. Choice of best variant ... d. Structural modelling & calculations ... e. Plans & visualisation 3. Presentation of your work in a mid-term and a final critique. 4. Submission
Prerequisites / Notice	101-0138-00L Bridge Design or an equivalent attestation of knowledge in bridge design.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Media and Digital Technologies assessed Social Competencies Communication assessed Cooperation and Teamwork fostered Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility assessed Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed Integrity and Work Ethics fostered Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered Self-direction and Self-management fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	4 credits
Examiners	W. Kaufmann
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

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Programme	Section	Type
Civil Engineering Master	Major in Structural Engineering	W
Civil Engineering Master	Digitalisation Specific Courses	W
Civil Engineering Master	Project Based Courses	W