Online Course – Certified Professional Internship in Bridge Infrastructure Design by Google, L&T EduTech

Design bridges like a pro. Master the basic principles and advanced methods of bridge design.

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Professional Certificate

Beginners

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • Bridge design principles
  • Weight analysis
  • Ensuring the safety and functionality of bridges
  • Conceptual design of bridges
  • Bridge design history
  • Planning stages
  • Field surveys
  • The study of aesthetics
  • Analysis of the forces acting on the trigger
  • Various analysis techniques
  • Manual calculation methods
  • Grillage analysis software
  • Finite Element Method (FEM) Analysis
  • Design for column foundations
  • Supervision during construction
  • Sensor installation techniques
  • Design and analysis of simply supported bridge decks
  • Compliance with the IRC Code requirements
  • Preparation to meet professional requirements

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Bridge Engineer
  • Infrastructure planner
  • Structural Analyst
  • Construction project manager
  • Civil Engineer
  • Bridge Safety Expert
  • Construction technician
  • Bridge Design Consultant
  • Construction Supervision Manager
  • Base Systems Planner

Internship – 3-course course series

Dreaming of making spectacular bridges a reality? L&T EduTech’s internship equips learners with the knowledge and tools to make that dream a reality. You’ll learn the principles of bridge design, load analysis, and ensuring the safety and functionality of bridges throughout their life cycle.

Courses

  • Conceptual design of bridges: deals with a variety of bridge types, the history of bridge design, planning stages, field surveys, and the study of aesthetics.
  • Bridge deck analysis: deals with the analysis of the forces acting on the deck, various analysis techniques including manual calculation methods, grillage analysis software, and finite element method (FEM) analysis.
  • Foundation Systems, Supervision, and Mounting Methods: Examines various foundation systems, the design process for column foundations, supervision during construction, and sensor installation techniques.

Hands-on Learning Project

Learners will develop skills to design and analyze simple supported bridge decks, in accordance with IRC code requirements and industry standards. The course includes practical and real-world applications to ensure learners are prepared to meet professional requirements.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Conceptual design of bridges

Course 1 – 8 hours

This Bridge Engineering course equips you with the knowledge to move from conceptual bridge designs to reality. You will explore bridge types and their relevance to different uses, delve into the history of bridges, and discover how previous designs influence modern methods.

The course emphasizes the roles of the bridge components: the superstructure and the substructure, in terms of stability and function. You will explore conceptual bridge design, including analysis of the landscape in which the bridge will be built, while paying close attention to factors such as ground conditions, vehicle traffic, and environmental impact.

By the end of the course, you will be able to design strong bridges that can withstand the various forces. The final part of the course deals with engineering calculations that ensure the structural integrity of the bridge.

Skills you will gain:

  • Ability to apply various bridge analysis methods.
  • Identify and understand the roles of various bridge components.
  • Understanding the different types of loads acting on bridges.
  • Applying geometric design principles according to IRC codes and guides.

Thin bridge surgery

Course 2 – 9 hours

The course equips you to be the engineer of a cardinal component in a bridge: the superstructure. You will learn the design layers of thin materials in a bridge, considering their properties, their behavior under load, and techniques such as pre-planning to improve performance.

The course examines design philosophies, comparing traditional methods with limit state design to ensure that bridges meet all safety requirements.

Skills you will gain:

  • Bridge deck analysis under various load conditions.
  • Design of beam and beam-type structures.
  • Understanding material properties relevant to bridge decks.
  • Applying design philosophies such as working stress and limit state.

Foundation systems, monitoring and construction methods

Course 3 – 18 hours

We will dive into the substructure, the cardinal support system that supports the bridge deck. You will learn to design bridge shafts, the columns that carry the weight of the bridge, and how to analyze the forces acting on these structures.

The course emphasizes the importance of monitoring and maintaining bridges throughout their life, and you will learn how engineers use various methods to maintain bridges during construction.

Skills you will gain:

  • Bridge deck analysis under various load conditions.
  • Design of beam and beam-type structures.
  • Understanding of material properties relevant to bridge decks.
  • Applying design philosophies such as working stress and limit state.