Course ID: BEM101 | Credits: 2 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: Originally developed content from Cadistics Courseware
Course Description: Explains the structural layout, component behavior, and load path of a simply supported beam bridge, including abutments, bearings, and deck elements.
Course ID: SBS101 | Credits: 3 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: Originally developed content from Cadistics Courseware
Course Description: Breaks down the primary components of steel girder bridge systems, emphasizing load distribution, connections, and stability elements in modern highway bridges.
Course ID: ABS101 | Credits: 3 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: Originally developed content from Cadistics Courseware
Course Description: Details the configuration, post-tensioning principles, and material advantages of pre-stressed concrete bridges in transportation infrastructure.
Course ID: ASG101 | Credits: 2 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: Originally developed content from Cadistics Courseware
Course Description: Provides an overview of the unique structural design of box girder bridges, focusing on torsional rigidity, aesthetic advantages, and load-carrying behavior.
Course ID: PSU101 | Credits: 3 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: Originally developed content from Cadistics Courseware
Course Description: Focuses on the design parameters and selection of materials for bridge decks, girders, trusses, and railings used in superstructure systems.
Course ID: BID101 | Credits: 2 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: Originally developed content from Cadistics Courseware
Course Description: Covers piers, abutments, columns, and foundations that support bridge superstructures and transfer loads to the ground.
Course ID: BDP101 | Credits: 3 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: Originally developed content from Cadistics Courseware
Course Description: Explores non-structural bridge elements such as expansion joints, lighting, barriers, drainage systems, and utility support features.
Course ID: TYP101 | Credits: 3 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Guides engineers in choosing the appropriate steel bridge type based on site conditions, span lengths, traffic demands, and constructability factors.
Course ID: DEC101 | Credits: 5 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Analyzes deck types and materials for steel bridges, including reinforced concrete, orthotropic steel plates, and composite systems.
Course ID: SGB101 | Credits: 3 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Describes the configuration and design criteria for longitudinal stringer systems commonly used in short- to medium-span bridges.
Course ID: GIR101 | Credits: 2 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Reviews design procedures for field splices in girders, covering bolted and welded connections, fatigue considerations, and erection sequences.A
Course ID: LIM101 | Credits: 2 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Discusses the limit state design philosophy in steel bridges, addressing strength, serviceability, and fatigue criteria in compliance with AASHTO LRFD.
Course ID: BRC101 | Credits: 8 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Details the role and configuration of lateral and torsional bracing systems in maintaining bridge stability during construction and in-service conditions.
Course ID: ANA101 | Credits: 6 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Provides a comprehensive look at analytical methods for modeling and evaluating the behavior of steel bridge structures under load.
Course ID: SBM101 | Credits: 6 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Explains the mechanical and metallurgical properties of structural steel relevant to bridge design, including strength, ductility, toughness, and weldability.
Course ID: SBC101 | Credits: 8 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Covers corrosion mechanisms in steel bridges and outlines effective protective measures including coatings, cathodic protection, and weathering steel.
Course ID: FTS101 | Credits: 3 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Investigates fatigue behavior of bridge components, highlighting design methods to mitigate stress concentrations and improve durability.
Course ID: LOD101 | Credits: 3 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Discusses methodologies for calculating load ratings of bridges to determine safe operational limits and compliance with transportation regulations.
Course ID: SHD101 | Credits: 2 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Outlines standards and practices for preparing shop drawings used in steel bridge fabrication, including detailing and tolerances.
Course ID: SBT101 | Credits: 8 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Examines substructure elements such as footings, piles, caps, and piers with a focus on geotechnical interaction and structural load transfer.
Course ID: RED101 | Credits: 2 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Reviews design concepts that incorporate redundancy to prevent catastrophic collapse due to localized failures or unforeseen damage.
Course ID: BEA101 | Credits: 3 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Explores the selection, design, and maintenance of bridge bearings that accommodate movement, rotation, and load transmission between substructure and superstructure.
Course ID: DCN101 | Credits: 3 PDH | Format: PDF
Publication Source: US FHWA
Course Description: Emphasizes design approaches that simplify fabrication and erection processes while minimizing construction risks and costs.