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INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES:

SPRING SEMINAR
The Association for Bridge Construction and Design would like to welcome everyone to attend our FHWA One-Day Seminar on Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Bridge Technology. This seminar seeks to be approved for 6-PDH Credits. The program covers FRP mechanics and general design considerations; composite bridge deck design; pier column wrap design; FRP materials and rebar considerations; and State DOT experiences using FRP materials.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

Program 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM includes the following presentations:

  • Introduction to FRP Materials/ FRP Rebar Issues; and Case Studies in Uses of Composites on West Virginia Bridges; by Lou Triandafilou, FHWA Baltimore
  • FRP Mechanics & General Design Issues; FRP Bridge Deck Qualification & Acceptance Criteria; and FRP Instrumentation & Experimentation; by Dr. Hota Gangarao, West Virginia University
  • FRP Bridge Decks and Superstructures and Innovative FRP Applications in New York State; by Jerry O'Connor, MCEER at UB
  • Oregon DOT Experiences with FRP Decks; by Raymond Bottenberg, Oregon DOT
  • Bridge Strengthening/Retrofitting with FRP Wraps; by Ronald Watson, R.J. Watson, Inc.

Spring Seminar 2008 Brochure (CLICK HERE Adobe Acrobat Required)


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