Bridge Design – Concrete Columns

Columns are structural elements that support the superstructure, transfer vertical loads from superstructure to foundation, and resist the lateral loads acting on the bridge due to seismic and various service loads. This course presents an overview of concrete column design. It discusses design loads and design criteria including the three limit states and forces. This course reviews the moment magnification method, the column flexural design procedure, the column shear design procedure, and the column seismic design procedure.

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Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Design loads
• Design criteria for columns
• Slenderness effects
• Combined axial and flexural strength
• Column flexural design procedure

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in PA. Other state boards may accept this course because much of the content is broad in nature and applicable beyond the State of Pennsylvania. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that it will be accepted by your state Board.