Steel Bridge 7-Part Webinar Series

The SSSBA sponsored a 7-part webinar series on solutions for cost-effective steel bridges from April 7-May 26, 2020. A distinguished panel of industry experts was assembled to present topics essential to the design and installation of short span steel bridges.

The recorded webinar is now available to view on-demand (professional development hours are not included for viewing the recorded session). The SSSBA would like to thank the American Galvanizers Association for hosting the webinar.

The series can be viewed below or through the video page on the SSSBA website.

Lecture #1: Accelerated Steel Bridge Construction Applications
Dr. Michael Barker, University of Wyoming

Lecture #2: Manufacturer Steel Bridge Solutions Showcase
Dr. Michael Barker, University of Wyoming

Lecture #3: Development and Experimental Validation of Composite Press-Brake Formed Modular Steel Tub Girders for Short Span Bridges
Dr. Karl Barth, West Virginia University

Lecture #4: Capabilities and Advantages of Steel Buried Bridges
Joel Hahm, PE, Contech Engineered Solutions LLC
Michael McGough, PE, National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association

Lecture #5: Development of eSPAN140 and Short-Span Steel Bridge Design Standards
Dr. Greg Michaelson, Marshall University

Lecture #6: Short Span Bridge Economy and Life Cycle Costs
Dr. Michael Barker, University of Wyoming

Lecture #7: Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Bridges & Rebar
Alana Fossa, American Galvanizers Association

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