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  • Steel Bridge Design - Girder Splicing

    Credits: 2 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This is a two hour course based on Chapter 14, Splice Design, of the FHWA Steel Bridge Design Handbook. This course from Chapter 14 of the FHWA Steel Bridge Design Handbook discusses the design of bolted field splices for girders in cases where the entire length of the girder cannot be fabricated, handled, shipped, or erected in one piece. The splices must be able to transmit shear and moment in the girder at the point of the splice. The factors that influence field splice design and layout, such as span layout, curvature, and girder properties, are presented. The volume also covers general design provisions, including flexural resistance provided by a bolted field splice at the Strength and Service limit states, as well as detailing considerations.

    Topics:

    • Introduction to Bolted Field Splices
    • Design Factors for Bolted Field Splices
    • Service Limit State Design of Bolted Field Splices
    • Strength Limit State Design of Bolted Field Splices
    • Bolted Field Splice Detailing Considerations
    • Development and Use of High-Strength Bolts
    • Determination of Slip Coefficient for High-Strength Bolts
    • Installation and Inspection of High-Strength Bolts
    • Fracture Control Plan for Bolted Field Splices
    • Evaluation and Repair of Bolted Field Splices

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

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    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
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    Intended Audience: primarily for transportation, structural, civil, construction, and hydraulic engineers.
    Publication Source: US FHWA

    Donald Parnell, PE

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