The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the availability of “GEC 14 – Assuring Quality in Geotechnical Reporting Documents (FHWA-NHI-17-016). This publication presents information intended to assist users with effectively incorporating Quality … Read more Assuring Quality in Geotechnical Reporting Documents (FHWA-NHI-17-016)
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Geotechnical Team announced the availability of the completed research report titled “Protocols for the Assessment and Repair of Bridge Foundations” (FHWA-HIF-17-044). This report is … Read more Protocols for the Assessment and Repair of Bridge Foundations
UC Berkeley, Tech Transfer is offering the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Methodology for Bridges course for the first time in 2 years. This is a two-day hands-on training course that combines lectures, class … Read more Load and Resistance Factor Design Methodology for Bridges
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) is conducting a webinar on Solutions for Aging Low-Volume Road Bridges that will illustrate ways to repair old bridges, close bridges, and find alternate structures … Read more Webinar on Solutions for Aging Low-Volume Road Bridges
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) can be used to create simple, strong, long-lasting connections needed for successful construction using prefabricated bridge elements (PBEs). Compared to many solutions in current use, UHPC allows … Read more Learn about Ultra-High Performance Concrete for Prefabricated Bridge Element Connections
FHWA’s Bridge Engineering Research Team in the Office of Infrastructure Research has released two new TechNotes focused on bridge construction using prefabricated elements. Prefabricated bridge elements are assembled then connected onsite during … Read more FHWA TechNotes on Bridge Construction Using Prefabricated Elements