BRIDGE ENGINEERING:

QUIZ # 2
BRIDGE AETHETICS
  Complete the structural design process.

1._____________
QUESTION
#1

Introduction: Nature of the Structural Design Process

  An engineer knows what the output has
QUESTION to be and what __________ govern the
#2 design.

Introduction: Design Process

  ________ is the study of qualities of
beauty of an object and their
QUESTION perception that could also be applied
#3 in the field of engineering.

Bridge Design
  Give two (2) qualities incorporated in
QUESTION successful aesthetic design.
#s 4 & 5

Qualities of Aesthetic Design

 QUESTION
#6

What is the Length Ratio of the overhang

to the span length of the girder?

Practical Guidelines for Medium and Short Span Bridges

  What process should do in tall piers to
QUESTION show the strength and stability in
#7 resisting lateral loads?

Practical Guidelines for Medium and Short Span Bridges

  Frequently used to model bridges that
are large, and located in
QUESTION environmentally and visually sensitive
#8 areas where the bridgescape is critical.

Computer Modeling
  Output component of the structural
design process consists of Description
QUESTION and Justification.

#s 9 & 10  Differentiate the said output(s) of the

design.

Structural Design Process

 ITEM ANSWERS
1 Engineering Knowledge and Experience
2 Regulation(s)
3 Aesthetics/ Engineering Aesthetics
4 Function/ Harmony/ Order & Rhythm/
Contrast & Texture/ Lights & Shadow
ANSWERS 5 Function/ Harmony/ Order & Rhythm/
Contrast & Texture/ Lights & Shadow
6 0.4S or S/W=1:4 or less
7 Tapering / Tapered piers (can be considered)
8 Software Tools/ Computer Software/ Modeling
Software
Keywords: Description of the design –
drawings, specifications, outline
9 - 10
Justification of the design – structural
integrity, stability
  8 Points:
 Identification
 2 Points:
 Definition/Comparison/Discussion
 Total of 10 Points
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