Short Span Steel Bridges Research
Research for Short Span Steel Bridges
This section provides various research and development reports for short span steel bridge structures.
News
Report Finds $198 billion Needed to Repair America’s Rural Transportation System
A new report from TRIP indicates the U.S. faces a $198 billion backlog in funding for needed repairs and improvements to the rural transportation system.
News
How Will Artificial Intelligence Impact the Construction Industry?
The application of artificial intelligence in various elements is well underway. Applying AI within the construction industry has arrived.
News
U.S. DOT Strategic Plan Includes $5 Billion in Research Funding
The U.S. DOT released a strategic plan that will guide more than $5 billion in research activities funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
News
Report Finds $180 Billion Needed to Repair U.S. Rural Transportation System
A new report from TRIP indicates the U.S. faces a $180 billion backlog in funding for needed repairs and improvements to the rural transportation system.
Press Brake & Folded Plate
Steel Tub Girder High-Cycle Fatigue Testing Underway at West Virginia University
Galvanized steel press-brake steel tub girder sections arrived at West Virginia University for high-cycle fatigue testing.
Research
Proposals Requested for Hybrid Steel Plate Girder Pooled Fund Study
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting proposals to investigated dual grade/hybrid steel plate girders utilizing stainless steel.
Press Brake & Folded Plate
Steel Tub Girder Research Underway to Evaluate Compactness Designation of Skewed Box Sections
It is anticipated that the research may produce AASHTO code revisions in both AASHTO Chapter 4 and AASHTO Chapter 6.
Sustainability
Research Report: Sustainability of Rural Steel and Concrete Bridges
The University of Wyoming conducted a study to evaluate the life cycle sustainability of two functionally equivalent steel and concrete rural bridges.
Economics
The Life Cycle Cost of Galvanized Steel Bridges
In this video, Dr. Michael Barker provides a summary of a study to measure the financial benefits of hot dip galvanized steel in comparison to concrete bridges.
News
“Long-Term Analysis for Short-Span Bridges” – Modern Steel Construction
A recent life-cycle cost analysis compares steel and concrete short-span bridges.
eSPAN140
Evaluation of Short Span Steel Bridge Design Standards
A design evaluation of two 80-foot simple short span steel bridges with cross-sections capable of carrying two traffic lanes.
Press Brake & Folded Plate
Research Reports: Development and Experimental Testing of Press Brake Tub Girders
Seven volume research report on the development and testing of steel press brake formed tub girders.
eSPAN140
Research Report: eSPAN140 Performance Assessment of Jesup South Bridge
Report is to discuss the development of eSPAN140 and its associated design standards.
Research
Research Report: An Assessment Of Weathering Steel Bridges In West Virginia
Report provides an assessment of the performance of the weathering steel bridges in West Virginia.
Case Study
Short Span Shake-Up
Missouri short span bridge study finds steel saved 25% over concrete.
Economics
Research Report: Life Cycle Costs Matter When Comparing Steel and Concrete Girder Bridges
Dr. Barker developed a database to determine and compare the life cycle costs of steel and concrete girder bridges.