Short Span Steel Bridges Video: SEANM Webinar – Steel Bridge Solutions
The above video is a recording of the August 18, 2021 Structural Engineers Association of New Mexico webinar on short span steel bridge solutions.
Presenter: Dr. Michael Barker – Director, SSSBA Bridge Education Center & Professor, Civil & Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming
Abstract: Short span steel bridges meet owners’ and the public’s desire for economy, aesthetics, performance and accelerated construction. Steel bridges can be fabricated off-site in a controlled environment and ready to erect as soon as it reaches the bridge site. They are lighter weight, resulting in lighter equipment needs and fewer cranes, and they can be built with local work crews.
Prefabricated bridges accelerate construction and reduce on-site labor requirements, reduce traffic disruption, and lower overall project costs. Bridge manufacturers and fabricators have developed innovative, efficient and economical solutions to meet bridge project needs. Several bridge projects from manufacturers and pre-fabricated built bridges will be showcased to demonstrate their merits in bridge quality and accelerated construction.
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Does the SSSBA offer educational opportunities?
Yes! The SSSBA offers educational opportunities to students and professionals:
Professionals: The SSSBA provides complimentary half-day or full-day workshops on short span steel bridge design to states, counties, and design firms. Topics covered include practical and cost-effective steel bridge design and fabrication with eSPAN140, press-brake-formed steel tub girders, steel buried bridge design, galvanized coating solutions, and economical design with case studies, and more. The workshops can take place virtually or in-person, compliments of the steel industry. Learn more.
Students: The University of Wyoming and the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance created a free 6-part live-lecture educational series to cover the many aspects of designing, fabricating, and constructing steel bridges. All students who successfully complete the education series will receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Wyoming. Learn more.
Speakers: The SSSBA provides expert speakers to present topics of interest on the cost-effective design and construction of short span steel bridges. If you need a speaker for your next event, contact the SSSBA.
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