Helpfile needs to follow the IStructE exam structure, however the conceptual

design and preliminary detailed design of various bridge solutions needs to be

combined to access relevant information quickly.

Exam Structure:

Section 1A: Design appraisal of 2 distinct viable solution 40 Marks

Scheme 1 (45mn) 15
Scheme 2 (45mn) 15
Recommendation (30mn) 10
Section 1B: Write a letter to your client 10 Marks
Write letter (30mn) 10
Section 2C: Design calculation 20 Marks
Design 5 to 8 Elements (80mn) 20
Section 2 D: Drawings 20 Marks
Draw GA (plan, elevation, section) and 2 specific details (80mn) 20
Section 2E: 10 Marks
Method statement and construction programme 10

Helpfile Content:
1 . Exam Requirements and Preparation 1
Equipment 2

Time table 2

Answer format 2

Tips 2

2 . Bridge Solution (Conceptual, Structural Analysis and

CONSTRUCTION!) 4
Span to depth ratio for Bridges 5

Concrete Bridges 5
Concrete material specification 6
Slab 6
Beam Slab 6
Precast Beam Slab 6
Post tension Box girder 6
Balanced cantilever 6
Launched bridge 6
Concrete Arch Bridge 6

Steel Bridges 5
Steel material specification 6
Composite Girder (ladder deck/multi girder) 6
Launched bridge 6
Truss 6
Steel Arch 6

Rapid bridge construction 5

Precast Conarch 6
Bridge slid in place 6

Road Bridges Detail 5

Rail Bridges Detail 5

Foot Bridges 5
Types of foot bridges 6
Stairs dimensions 6
 Ramp wheelchair access 6
Waterproofing and surfacing type 6

Underpass / Culverts 5
Types and end detail connection 6

Moveable Bridges 5
Types and end detail connection 6

Canal Bridges (aqueducts) 5

Types and end detail connection 6

Skewed Bridges 5
XXXX 6

Masonry Bridges 5
Bridge repairs and strengthening? 5

3 . Pier and abutment types 4

Piers 5
xxx 6
xxx 6

Abutment 5
xxx 6
xxx 6

Retaining Walls5
xxx 6
xxx 6

4 . Foundation 4
Soil Properties 5
Remainders 6
Quick Design 6

Shallow Foundation 5
Foundation types 6
Design 6

Deep Foundation 5
Piles types 6
 Design 6

5 . Bridge Detailing 4
Bearings types and drawing detail 5
Elastomeric Pad 6
Pot bearings 6
Guide bearing 6
SKB bearings 6

Bridge joints 5
Types and application 6
Movement range 6
Drawing detail 6
Elastomeric Pad 6

End bridge detailing 5

Road detailing 5
Carriageway construction 6
Kerbs, footway, ducting 6
Drainage
Parapets 6
Lighting columns 6

Rail detailing 5
Ballast construction 6

6. Structural Analysis and Loading 4

Method for structural analysis 2
Formulae 6
Single span elements 6
Continuous beams 6
Portal frame (with soil loading) 6
Slab design 6
Arches 6

British Standard loading and combination 2

Wind loading 2
 Dynamic analysis for footbridges2

7. Letter to Client 4
Points to Consider 2

Examples 2

9. Drawings 4
Drawing presentation example 2

Typical drawing notes 2

Scale convertion 2

9. Method statement/Program 4
Points to Consider 2

Temporary works 2

Construction program 2

Cost estimate 2