05 aashto bridge committee awards presentation
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'05 Awards Presentation AASHTO Bridge Committee Snowbird Resort May 23, 2006TRANSCRIPT
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Awards PresentationAASHTO Bridge CommitteeSnowbird Resort May 23, 2006
NSBA / AISC
Prize Bridge Jury
John Fisher, Lehigh University Thomas Lulay, PBQDEdward Wasserman, TN DOTJerry Weigel, WA DOT
Major Span
Gateway Boulevard Bridge
Nashville, Tennessee
• Meets the navigational requirements with a graceful arch structure
• Elegant solution for bracing the two arches
• Not a fracture critical arch system, with end fixity provided at supports using post tensioned and grouted rods
Gateway Boulevard Bridge
Owner – Metropolitan Government Nashville and Davidson CountyRick Kirkpatrick
Designer - HNTBFabricator - PDM BridgeDetailer - Tensor Engineering
Long Span
Appalachian Corridor H over Clifford Hollow
Hardy County, West Virginia
• The overall structure benefited from the use of construction modifications to allow launching
• Enhanced time, safety and cost by using preassembly for launching
• Preserved pristine nature of a deep gorge
Appalachian Corridor D
Owner – West Virginia DOT Jim Shook
Designer - HDR Engineering Fabricator - Stupp BridgeDetailer - Stupp Bridge
Medium Span
Croton Dam Spillway Bridge
Cortlandt, New York
• Use of steel permitted rapid and safe construction
• Very clean aesthetic design accommodating the site
• Thoughtful attention to detailing and design recognized the importance of maintenance under difficult access
Croton Dam Spillway Bridge
Owner - New York City Department of Environmental Protection
Designer - Hardesty & Hanover Fabricator - High Steel Structures Detailer - Tensor Engineering
Short Span
Germantown Avenue Bridge
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Thoughful aesthetics that complimented the park setting with outstanding color scheme
• An innovative design that met the owners and users needs in a safe and rational manner
Germantown Avenue Bridge
Owner – City of Philadelphia Designer - URS Corporation Fabricator - High Steel Structures Detailer - High Steel Structures
Movable Span
Col. Patrick O’Rourke Bridge
Rochester, NY
• Good balance and aesthetic contininuity enhanced by the use of haunched fascia girders on the approach span to compliment the bascule span
• Clean appearance was enhanced by a carefully engineered counterweight hidden under the approach
• Attractive treatment of bascule span abutments
O’Rourke Bridge
Co – Owner(s) – Monroe County DOTNew York State DOT
George Christian
Designer - Bergmann Associates Fabricator - PDM BridgeDetailer - Tensor Engineering
Special Purpose
Liberty Bridge
Greenville, South Carolina
• Gossamer like appearance of the cable support systems and the curvilinear superstructure provided a practical, cost effective elegant solution
• System provides a futuristic appearance and pristine parkway addition
Liberty BridgeOwner – City of Greenville, SCDesigner - Rosales Gottemoeller StructuralEngineer – Schlaich Bergermann PartnersFabricator - Dave Steel Company
Reconstructed
Red Cliff Arch
Red Cliff, Colorado
• Methodical, well planned and engineered project insured historical needs were met
• A thorough and knowledgeable analysis allowed optimum use of the existing steel to meet current design requirements
• Thoughtful attention given to maintenance needs will allow an extended service life
Red Cliff Arch
Owner - Colorado Department of Transportation Mark Leonard
Designer - Colorado Department of TransportationFabricator - American Fabricators Detailer - American Fabricators
Special Award
Cooper River Bridge
Charleston, SC
• Use of steel superstructure greatly reduced inertia effects for seismic and wind
• Assisted in minimizing foundation problems for liquification
• Resulted in a landmark structure that has outstanding aesthetic appeal especially the cable and towers
Cooper River BridgeOwner – South Carolina Department of Transportation
Barry BowersDesigner(s) - Parsons Brinckerhoff / Buckland & TaylorFabricator(s) - High Steel Structures
- Carolina Steel Corporation- Augusta Steel & Iron
Detailer(s) - Tensor Engineering- Carolina Steel Corporation
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALLCONGRATULATIONS TO ALL