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Bridge Division takes a bridge project from the preliminary
design phase through the production of contract bridge plans
and specifications. Structural designers deal with every aspect
of the bridge plan production: hydraulics, substructure, superstructure
design, plan specifications, and cost estimates. Bridge engineers
use computer programs extensively to work on projects ranging
from large plate girders and prestressed concrete bridges
to retaining walls and box culverts.
First assignments
for structural designers include final design work, detail
drawing, and computation of quantities of required construction
materials. More experienced engineers work on the preliminary
bridge design to determine type of bridge, span, width, and
type of materials to be used in construction. On-site visits
to fabrication plants and bridge projects in the districts
give structural designers a chance to see their work from
a different perspective.
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