Short Span Steel Bridges Manufacturer Steel Bridge Solutions Showcase
In this video lecture, Dr. Michael Barker (Director of the SSSBA Education Center / Professor of Civil and Architectural Engineering at the University of Wyoming) provides a showcase of manufacturer steel bridge solutions. The lecture outline is as follows:
- Introduction to Manufactured Bridges
- Manufacturer Case Studies (from the following companies):
- Acrow (Panel Beam Bridge)
- CDR Maguire (Folded Steel Plate Girder)
- Valmont Structures (Press Brake Tub Girder)
- Contech (Panel Beam Bridge)
- Lane (Buried Steel Structure)
- TrueNorth (Modular Beam Bridge)
- US Bridge (Standardized Truss Bridge)
- Wheeler (Modular Beam Bridge)
This video is part of a 7-part webinar series on solutions for cost-effective steel bridges.
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Does steel provide an economical solution for bridge construction?
- Due to the light weight of steel, cost savings can be significant
- Studies show that weathering, A1010 (A709-50CR), and galvanized steel reduces both initial and life cycle costs.
- Steel can compete and even save costs when compared with nearly identical concrete structures. re.
- Steel bridges also have long lives, decreasing the need for replacement.
- Steel’s high strength permits longer spans, minimizing disruption to underlying habitats.
- Steel is highly resistant to extreme natural disasters such as earthquakes.
- Steel is the world’s most recycled material and is infinitely recyclable.
- Short span steel bridges can be designed with prefabricated elements which provide a simpler installation and cost savings.
Case Study
Hawaii DOT Installs Prefabricated Steel Bridges to Lower Costs and Improve Climate Resilience
SSSBA member Acrow supplied prefabricated steel bridges for Hawaii DOT’s Makaha replacement project, cutting costs, speeding installation and enhancing long-term climate resilience.
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Case Study
Modular Steel Bridge Keeps Rural Wyoming Connected
Acrow’s modular steel detour bridge in Alpine, Wyoming, ensures safe traffic flow while the Salt River bridge undergoes repairs.