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Webinar: Everyday Solutions: ABC Standard Designs from SHRP 2
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Greetings!
TRB is co-sponsoring a web briefing or "webinar" on January 17, 2012, from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EST that will explore a project conducted by SHRP 2 that focuses on accelerated bridge construction (ABC). SHRP 2 is developing ABC products that help bridge owners upgrade their aging bridges rapidly, with minimum disruption, to last longer, and to do so consistently throughout the nation. The presentation will focus on the ABC toolbox that has been developed in SHRP 2 project R04: Innovative Bridge Designs for Rapid Renewal. The toolbox includes standard plans and details for bridges that are as light, simple, and easy as possible to design, fabricate, transport, and erect. Spans range from 40 ft to 140 ft for one-piece installation, and up to 200 ft for multiple pieces to be assembled at the site. The standard plans and details for prefabricated modular abutments, piers, and superstructures will be discussed. These modular sections were developed for erection with conventional equipment, including above-deck carriers and launching systems. The presentation will also include a design example using these products. There is no fee to register for the webinar, and one professional development hour will be provided. You can register for the webinar on the following page. Please direct questions about this webinar to abc@fiu.edu.
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