2022 Summer Webinar Series

12-Part Video Series: Designing Cost-Effective and Resilient Bridges

Topics: Education, News, Professional, Steel Bridge Basics

The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA), National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and University of Wyoming hosted a webinar series featuring a distinguished panel of 13 industry experts which provided educational information on designing cost-effective and resilient steel bridges.

The recorded presentations (June 2022) are now available to view on-demand.

* Please note: Professional development hours are not included for viewing the recorded session on this website page. If you registered for the webinar series, you must complete the requirements directly on the University of Wyoming’s WyoLearn Learning Management System to obtain an attendance badge or certificate of completion.

12 Steel Bridge Presentations

Wednesday, June 1 – Building a Sustainable Infrastructure with Steel Bridges

Sustainability of the American Steel Industry

  • Presenter: Mark Thimons (email), Vice President, Sustainability, American Iron and Steel Institute
  • Download Presentation Slides

Sustainability of Rural Steel and Concrete Bridges

Friday, June 3 – Modern Corrosion Protection Systems

Durability Strategies for Steel Bridges

  • Presenter: Jeff Carlson, P.E. (email), Director of Market Development, National Steel Bridge Alliance
  • Download Presentation Slides

Reference Manual for the Design, Detailing, and Maintenance of Uncoated Weathering Steel in Bridges

  • Co-Presenter: Jennifer McConnell (email), Associate Professor, University of Delaware
  • Co-Presenter: Thomas Murphy, Ph.D., P.E., S.E. (email), Modjeski and Masters, Inc.
  • Download Presentation Slides

 Monday, June 6 – Steel Bridge Case Studies

Belmont Prefabricated Rolled-Beam Bridge

  • Presenter: Mark Storey, P.E. (email), Public Works Director / County Engineer, Whitman County (WA)
  • Download Presentation Slides

TR-251 Press-Brake Tub Girder Bridge

  • Presenter: Jeff Blue, P.E. (email), County Engineer, Champaign County (IL)
  • Download Presentation Slides

I-44 Bridge Replacements with Buried Bridges, Lawrence County, Missouri

  • Presenter:  Joel Hahm, P.E. (email), Senior Engineer, Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
  • Download Presentation Slides

Fixing Access to Rural Missouri (FARM) Bridge Program

  • Presenter: Gary W. Wisch, P.E. (email), Vice President, Engineering, DeLong’s, Inc.
  • Download Presentation Slides

Wednesday, June 8 – Steel Bridge Design Tools Demonstration

Medium/Long Span Bridge Design Using LRFD Simon (165′-200′-165′ span arrangement)

Simple Span Bridge Design Using eSPAN140

Friday, June 10 – Steel Bridge Economics

Pricing Study of Recently Constructed Bridges

  • Presenter: John Hastings, P.E. (email), Bridge Steel Specialist, Southeastern Market, National Steel Bridge Alliance
  • Download Presentation Slides

Historical Life Cycle Costs of Steel and Concrete Girder Bridges

  • Presenter: Michael G. Barker, Ph.D. (email), Professor, Civil & Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming
  • Download Presentation Slides

  • Does the SSSBA offer educational opportunities?

    Steel Bridge Workshop

    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.

    Learn more about educational events→

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