Enhancing Bridge Performance Workshop
February 21-22, 2008
Reston, Virginia

Now available for download are the following presentations from the ASCE/SEI Enhancing Bridge Performance Workshop, held on February 21-22, 2008, in Reston, Virginia, and co-sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration. Click to view the summary of the event. Presentations are listed in chronological order of those presented.

Man-Chung Tang, Dr.-ING., P.E.
Chairman of the Board, T.Y. Lin International
Presented by Tom Ho, Ph.D., P.E.
Vice President, T.Y. Lin International
Evolution of Bridge Technology

Glenn Washer, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
Assistant Professor, University of Missouri
Technologies for Condition Assessment of Highway Bridges

Reagan Herman, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE
Chair, Steel Bridges Committee
Steel Bridge Deterioration Issues

James P. Wacker, P.E.
Chair, Timber Bridge Committee
Timber Bridge Deterioration Issues and Performance Measures

Nur Yazdani, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
Chair, Concrete Bridge Design Committee (Joint w/ ACI 343)
Concrete Bridge Deterioration

Danielle D. Kleinhans, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
Secretary, Concrete Bridge Design Committee (Joint w/ ACI 343)
Bridge Deterioration Issues and Performance Measures

Sreenivas Alampalli, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
Chair, Bridge Management, Inspection & Rehabilitation Committee
National Bridge Inspections

James C. Ray, P.E., M.ASCE
Chair, Bridge Security Committee
Bridge Deterioration Issues and Performance Measures; From the Bridge Security Standpoint

Bridges
Chair: Sheila Duwadi

Purpose:

To encourage research on and evaluate methods of analysis, design, erection, and materials utilization for bridges, both new and existing, to report the results of studies on these topics; and to develop specific criteria or code proposals for bridges based on these results.

Bridge Management, Inspection, and Rehabilitation
Chair: Sreenivas Alampalli

Purpose:

To advance, disseminate and evaluate knowledge concerning all activities, methods, and techniques related to the efficient management of an owner's inventory of highway bridges including bridge inspection, repair and rehabilitation techniques; to develop information systems, computer software and funding strategies to provide optimal decision making techniques; to interface and coordinate work with appropriate technical committees on bridges and performance of structures.

Bridge Security
Chair: Eric Williamson

Purpose:

To develop strategies and criteria for the deterrence, disruption, and mitigation of potential terrorist attacks against bridges.  The main goal of the committee is to develop the means to reduce the probability of catastrophic structural damage that could result in substantial human casualties, economic losses, and socio-political damage.

Concrete Bridges Design (Joint with ACI 343)
Chair: Nur (Danny) Yazdani

Purpose:

To promote design and construction of concrete bridges; to disseminate technical information to obtained from research, design and construction; to develop a joint committee with ACI so that research and code development can be better organized and promoted.

Cable-Supported Bridges
Chair: Sena Kumarasena

Purpose:

To advance knowledge concerning methods of analysis, design, erection and materials utilization for cable-supported bridges and component parts; to stimulate research and disseminate information; to keep abreast of recent developments in design and construction of such bridges.

Steel Bridges
Chair: Reagan Herman

Purpose:

To provide a forum for synthesizing research results and for developing and disseminating new and improved methods of steel bridge analysis, design, fabrication, erection, and construction; to identify and stimulate research needs and provide input and commentary into the various technical and professional organizations concerned with steel bridges.

Timber Bridges
Chair: James Wacker

Purpose:

To advance knowledge concerning the methods of analysis, design, and erection for timber bridges; to disseminate technical information to the design community to stimulate research efforts; and to keep abreast with design developments in other countries.