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 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    93

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to the different types of bridges & their purpose. Projects include constructing a box girder bridge and a concrete girder bridge.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain pre-stressing and post-tensioning concrete.
2. Identify the major types of concrete bridges and their major design features and components.
3. List and describe the major types of concrete bridges and their major design features and components.
4. Identify safe practices for working both on land and over water.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Pre-stressing and post-tensioning concrete.
2. Major types of concrete bridges and their major design features and components.
3. Safe practices for working both on land and over water.