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Fall Conference


As part of ABCD's commitment to excellence in the field of Bridge design, management and construction, the organization organizes and sponsors a fall conference that focuses on these core ideals. The fall conference is traditionally has a more general theme, ranging from new ideas and methods to innovative maintenance and replacement methods for all size of structures.

Call for Papers!

Date: November 12, 2010
, Registration deadline: September 14, 2010

The Western New York Chapter of the Association for Bridge Construction and Design is seeking technical presenters for the 22nd Annual ABCD-WNY Bridge Conference. The conference typically attracts over 200 bridge industry professionals interested in exchanging ideas and information regarding the design, fabrication and construction of bridges. The presentations should be consistent with the conference theme.

You are invited to submit abstracts related to the conference theme for presentations on all aspects of bridge design, engineering and construction perspectives (regardless of the project type and size). Some topics of interest may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Aesthetics/Contextual Design
  • Bridge Management Systems
  • Case Studies and Planning Projects
  • Codification of Bridge Design
  • Design, Analysis and Modeling
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • High Performance Materials and Components
  • Inspection, Rehabilitation and Retrofit
  • Maintenance and Evaluation
  • Procurement, Construction and Project Management
  • Reliability and Risk Management
  • Safety and Serviceability
  • Seismic and Wind Design
  • Security against Terrorist Attack
  • Smart Structures
  • Vehicle Bridge Interaction
Abstracts for potential presentations shall be no longer than one type-written page and shall include the names of the authors and identify the presenter(s). The duration of the presentation may be either 25 or 50 minutes. Abstracts shall be submitted no later than September 14, 2009 to:

Mark Mruk, PE
Hatch Mott MacDonald
438 Main Street, Suite 700
Buffalo, NY 14202
Tel: 716-854-0085 ext 269
Fax: 716-854-1800
E-mail: mark.mruk@hatchmott.com

Location

Millennium Airport Hotel Buffalo
2040 Walden Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14225