Rapid Bridge Replacement: Processes, Techniques, and Needs for Improvements
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 132, Issue 11
Abstract
The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 and subsequent potential threats to the United States transportation systems have presented an urgent need to develop emergency response plans in order to quickly react to the possible consequences of an extreme event. Highway bridges, as critical components of the nation’s transportation network, have received increased attention. To respond to the potential threats on highway bridges, a research project was conducted to identify rapid bridge replacement processes, techniques, and needs for improvements. To achieve the research objectives, the research team studied three cases of previous bridge replacements following extreme events. By studying these cases, the research team first sought to identify and expand on lessons learned and then addressed which actions did and did not work effectively under the incident circumstances. Using the lessons learned government agencies and engineering and construction communities could enhance their emergency response plans for future incidents. Next, the research team identified needed improvements so that the research community could investigate new technologies to advance current practices.
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Acknowledgments
The writers would like to thank Mr. Rex Mackey of PennDOT; Mr. Robert Buckley, Mr. A Craig Hoogstraten, and Mr. David Warner of Buckley & Company, Inc.; Mr. Steve Bussanmas of High Steel Structures, Inc.; Mr. Gregory Allen, Mr. George Raymond, and Mr. Bob Rusch of ODOT; Mr. Jim Poe of Gilbert Central Construction, Inc.; Mr. Tim Purkeypile of Poe & Associates; Mr. Younus Samadzada of the New York State Thruway Authority; Mr. Peter Smith of the Fort Miller Company; and Mr. Phil Nash and Ms. Cindy Jones of Texas Tech University. A special thanks goes to state DOTs who provided financial support and guidelines for this research project. These DOTs include Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, and South Carolina.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 132 • Issue 11 • November 2006
Pages: 1139 - 1147
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© 2006 ASCE.
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Received: Oct 10, 2005
Accepted: Apr 24, 2006
Published online: Nov 1, 2006
Published in print: Nov 2006
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