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Course in Cable-Stayed Bridge Design

Online course of 300 hours in cable-stayed bridge design. 6 modules covering the conceptual design of cable-stayed bridges, stay cables and anchorages, structural analysis, deck and pylon design, and aerodynamics and construction, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Conceive cable-stayed bridges according to span and site.

02

Size stay cables and their anchorages.

03

Analyse the non-linear behaviour of the system.

04

Design decks and pylons.

05

Assess the aerodynamic response.

06

Plan construction and geometry control.

07

Develop the preliminary design of a cable-stayed bridge.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Cable-stayed bridge engineers.
  • Structural analysts for major structures.
  • Bridge aerodynamics specialists.
  • Geometry control engineers.
  • Pylon designers.
  • Stay cable and prestressing engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter road infrastructure.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 1993-1-11 (Eurocode 3, design of structures with tension components)
  • PTI DC45.1-18 (PTI recommendations for stay cable design, testing and installation)
  • fib Bulletin 30 (acceptance of stay cable systems using prestressing steels)
  • EN 1991-1-4 (Eurocode 1, wind actions)
  • EN 1992-2 (Eurocode 2, concrete bridges)
  • EN 1993-2 (Eurocode 3, steel bridges)
  • IAP-11 (Spanish code on actions for road bridges)
  • MIDAS Civil
  • SOFiSTiK
  • LARSA 4D
  • CSiBridge
  • Ansys Fluent
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1History and evolution of cable-stayed bridges
  2. 1.2Span range and competitiveness
  3. 1.3Harp and fan arrangements
  4. 1.4Central and lateral suspension
  5. 1.5Pylon configurations
  6. 1.6Concrete, steel and composite decks
  7. 1.7Ratio between main span and back spans
  8. 1.8Anchor piers
  9. 1.9Landmark cable-stayed bridges
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of the Normandy Bridge
  1. 2.1Types of stay cable: parallel strands
  2. 2.2Corrosion protection
  3. 2.3Active and passive anchorages
  4. 2.4Deviators and saddles
  5. 2.5Stay cable dampers
  6. 2.6Rain-wind induced vibrations
  7. 2.7Fatigue of stay cables
  8. 2.8Qualification testing
  9. 2.9Stay cable replacement
  10. 2.10Lab: sizing a stay cable
  1. 3.1Bar and cable model
  2. 3.2Ernst's equivalent stiffness
  3. 3.3Geometric non-linearity
  4. 3.4Second-order effects in pylons
  5. 3.5Optimisation of stay cable forces
  6. 3.6Target permanent load state
  7. 3.7Construction stage analysis
  8. 3.8Time-dependent creep and shrinkage
  9. 3.9Accidental loss of a stay cable
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: model of a cable-stayed bridge in MIDAS
  1. 4.1Aerodynamic deck sections
  2. 4.2Stay cable anchorages in the deck
  3. 4.3Edge girder design
  4. 4.4Concrete pylons
  5. 4.5Pylon anchorages: steel anchor boxes
  6. 4.6Pylon foundations
  7. 4.7Seismic behaviour
  8. 4.8Equipment and drainage
  9. 4.9Durability details
  10. 4.10Workshop: preliminary sizing of a pylon
  1. 5.1Wind action on bridges
  2. 5.2Wind tunnel testing
  3. 5.3Flutter and galloping
  4. 5.4Vortex shedding
  5. 5.5Vibration control
  6. 5.6Balanced cantilever construction
  7. 5.7Geometry control during construction
  8. 5.8Adjustment of stressing forces
  9. 5.9Instrumentation and monitoring
  10. 5.10Case study: geometry control of a cantilever
  1. 6.1Site constraints
  2. 6.2Choice of bridge type
  3. 6.3Preliminary sizing
  4. 6.4Structural model
  5. 6.5Construction stage analysis
  6. 6.6Stay cable checks
  7. 6.7Aerodynamic checks
  8. 6.8Construction process
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it can be combined with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MIDAS Civil, SOFiSTiK, LARSA 4D, CSiBridge and Ansys Fluent, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: construction stage analysis, wind tunnel aerodynamic testing and optimisation of stay cable forces. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Standards covered: EN 1993-1-11, PTI DC45.1-18, fib Bulletin 30, EN 1991-1-4, EN 1992-2, EN 1993-2, IAP-11.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of EN 1993-1-11, PTI DC45.1-18 and fib Bulletin 30 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MIDAS Civil, SOFiSTiK, LARSA 4D, CSiBridge and Ansys Fluent, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:The preliminary design of a cable-stayed bridge, with construction stage analysis and stay cable and aerodynamic checks, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Analyse the site
Define the site constraints and choose the bridge type.
Size and model the bridge
Carry out preliminary sizing and build the structural model.
Analyse construction stages
Run the construction stage analysis and optimise stay cable forces.
Check cables and aerodynamics
Verify the stay cables and the aerodynamic response.
Final project
Present the construction process and design in a report reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Cable-Stayed Bridge EngineerMajor Structures AnalystBridge Aerodynamics SpecialistGeometry Control EngineerPylon DesignerStay Cable and Prestressing Engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with MIDAS Civil, SOFiSTiK, LARSA 4D, CSiBridge and Ansys Fluent, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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