AASHTO - AASHTO Innovation Initiative - New Bridge Material Design Options

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New Bridge Material Design Options

What are the New Bridge Material Design Options?

Two bridge-related technologies particularly well suited for remote or environmentally sensitive locations will be showcased by a single lead states team. These are:

Rigidified FRP Arch Bridges - This technology offers particular advantage in environmentally sensitive areas and in locations where it isn't feasible to bring in heavy construction equipment. RFRPAB structures are less expensive, longer lasting in severe exposure environments, and have a lower carbon footprint than many other bridge design options.
Hybrid Composite Bridges - Hybrid composite beams offer lighter weights, allowing placement with lighter construction equipment. They offer the possibility of longer-lived spans and corrosion resistance not offered in conventional materials.

Contacts – Lead States Team

Kenneth Sweeney, P.E. Chief Engineer Maine Department of Transportation 207-624-3011 Ken.sweeney@maine.gov	Dr. Tadeusz C. Alberski, Ph.D., P.E. Senior Civil Engineer New York State Department of Transportation 518-457-5682 talberski@dot.state.ny.us
David Sherlock, P.E. Bridge Program Manager Maine Department of Transportation 207-624-3490 David.sherlock@maine.gov	Raja Jildeh, P.E. Michigan Department of Transportation 517-373-0736 jildehr@michigan.gov
Dale Peabody, P.E. Director, Transportation Research Maine Department of Transportation 207-624-3305 Dale.peabody@maine.gov	Mansour Mike Mohseni, P.E. Colorado Department of Transportation 303-512-4300 mansour.mohseni@dot.state.co.us
Stacy McMillan, P.E. Missouri Department of Transportation 573-526-0250 Stacy.mcmillan@modot.mo.gov	Christine Mizioch, P.E. Vice President Accelerated Project Delivery The Metric Group 617-778-1489 Christine.mizioch@themetricgroup.com
Larry Parent, P.E. Senior R&D Program Manager AEWC Advanced Structures and Composites Center University of Maine 207-581-2718 Larry_Parent@umit.maine.edu	Louis N. Triandafilou, P.E. Senior Structural Engineer FHWA Office of Technical Services 410-962-3648 lou.triandafilou@dot.gov
	Friends of the Team: Stephen Von Vogt, P.E. Executive Director Maine Composites Alliance 207-828-1414 svonvogt@mainecompositesalliance.org

New Bridge Material Design Options Library

Fast-Fact Sheets
Factsheet
Hand-Outs
- download or desktop print
- professional print-ready
Presentations
- New Bridge Material Design Options
  NHIInnovations - Webinar
  Includes discussion of the Rigidified FRP Arch Bridge and Hybrid Composite Beam.
  In addition, view a Q&A of topics not covered during the webinar.
  (July 19, 2012)
- New Bridge Material Design Options
  2012 FTBA Construction Conference and Design Build Conference
  Christine Mizioch, The Metric Group
  (March 20, 2012)
- Lead States Team
Other Publications
- Case Studies
  One-page fact sheets for bridge projects in: Pittsfield, Maine; Anson, Maine; Auburn, Maine; Bradley, Maine; Hermon, Maine; Belfast, Maine; Caribou, Maine; Fitchburg, Massachusetts; and Pinkham's Grant, New Hampshire.
- Fiber-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Fire Resistance Summary
  Advanced Structures and Composites Center
  (May 2012)
- Field Installation Manual for Hybrid-Composite Beams
  HCB, Inc.
  (2012)
- Hybrid-Composite Beam (HCB®) Design and Maintenance Manual
  The Missouri Department of Transportation
  (August 2012)
Additional Resources
- Videos
  - AIT Composite Arch Bridge System
    Construction and Installation of Carbon Fiber Concrete Bridge developed at the University of Maine.
    Also view the video in segments.
  - Arch Timelapse
  - McGee Bridge Construction
    Accelerated bridge construction using carbon fiber composite arch tubes.
  - Hybrid Composite Beam
    As part of its Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program, Missouri DOT utilizes hybrid composite beams.
- Sample Public Interest Finding Documents