General knowledge in Structural Mechanics, use of computer programs. The course is recommended for at least 3rd year BSc, and MSc, PhD students.

You need to bring your own laptop.

The students of the BME do not need an introduction to the shape, role or importance of steel bridges: the bridges of Budapest offer a unique opportunity for everyone. Constructing bridges requires a wide range of engineering knowledge from foundations and superstructure to the planning of bridge traffic. In this course the subject of steel and iron bridges is presented, summarizing the problems of design, detailing, construction, maintenance and refurbishment. This requires a detailed treatment of aspects of both traditional and modern bridges, as modern bridges are to be built and traditional bridges are to be repaired or reconstructed.

Seven 2-hour lectures:

History of Budapest

Danube bridges

Design, construction, maintenance and refurbishment of the bridges of Budapest

Types of bridges

Bridge aesthetics

Load testing of bridges

Tiszavirág bridge – pedestrian imposed vibration

Pentele Danube bridge in Dunaújváros

Three 2-hour exercises

Using a program from the Internet to design a bridge for given conditions

One-day visit to Budapest bridges (8 hours)

- Answering test questions

- Evaluation of the bridge made by computer program

Our mentors will take you for a 1,5-2 hour long city tour, showing you the most interesting parts of Budapest. They will send you the details as soon as they have your e-mail adresses. There will be also a pub event organised by our mentors, more details will be shared on the website later on. We look forward to welcoming you in Budapest soon!