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December 12th–13th, 2019 Workshops December 11th Hyatt Regency Hotel Miami, Florida

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Alabama Department of Transportation

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities

Arizona Department of Transportation

Colorado Department of Transportation

Connecticut Department of Transportation

Delaware Department of Transportation

Florida Department of Transportation

Georgia Department of Transportation

Illinois Department of Transportation

Indiana Department of Transportation

Iowa Department of Transportation

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Maine Department of Transportation

Michigan Department of Transportation

Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mississippi Department of Transportation

Missouri Department of Transportation

Nebraska Department of Transportation

Nevada Department of Transportation

Oklahoma Department of Transportation

Oregon Department of Transportation

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Tennessee Department of Transportation

Texas Department of Transportation

Utah Department of Transportation

Vermont Agency of Transportation

Washington State Department of Transportation

West Virginia Department of Transportation

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Wyoming Department of Transportation

2019 CONFERENCE CO-SPONSORS

“The ABC Conference is currently the best conference in the industry for bridge engineers involved in accelerated bridge construction. Any state DOT or transportation agency around the world focused on accelerating the delivery of their bridge projects should attend this conference.Thanks,”

Jason N. Hastings, M.C.E., P.E. Delaware Department of TransportationState Bridge Engineer

“The ABC Conference is currently the best conference in the industry for bridge engineers involved in accelerated bridge construction. Any state DOT or transportation agency around the world focused on accelerating the delivery of their bridge projects should attend this conference.Thanks,”

Jason N. Hastings, M.C.E., P.E. Delaware Department of TransportationState Bridge Engineer

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WELCOME MESSAGEMESSAGE FROM THE CONFERENCE CHAIR

AND CO-CHAIR:

Approximately 23 percent of our bridge inventory is substandard and in need of retrofit or replacement. At the same time in both rural and major urban areas, we cannot continue business as usual using old construction practices to retrofit, replace or build new bridges. The public is demanding that safety is provided while traffic interruptions are significantly reduced. Construction sites are magnets for accidents. A single fatality is heartbreaking and can cost society millions. States are moving toward adopting Accelerated Bridge Construction at the programmatic level within their agencies. The use of ABC has increased exponentially, and new knowledge is continually being developed. It is essential that the bridge community keep track of these developments and new knowledge. The international community is also moving fast to adopt ABC. The 2019 International Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference: Including, Automation, Service Life and Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC), provides the best forum for bridge professionals, here in the U.S. and around the world, to learn the latest ABC technologies to put into practice. The 2019 Conference provides an excellent place to meet and network with those who have used ABC worldwide, exchange information, and get feedback on your next ABC project. The 2019 Conference, to be held, on December 12 and 13 of this year, is the fourth in a series of ABC conferences organized by the ABC-UTC at FIU. While the previous three conferences (2014, 2015 and 2017) had national focus, the 2019 conference, for the first time, will include an international perspective. The 2019 Conference will also include complementary topics having direct consequences on widespread use of ABC. Namely, automation and robotics in construction, design of bridges for service life, and Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC). The 2019 conference includes 113 technical presentations, each 30 minutes in length. The presentations, as you will note from this publication, include numerous topics related to the use of ABC in the field. Seven pre-conference workshops, to be held on Wednesday, December 11, cover important ABC topics presented by national subject-matter experts, consultants, bridge owners and academia. The workshops, each four hours in length, will provide state of the knowledge on the subjects.The first three National ABC Conferences were held in December of 2014, 2015 and 2017. Each attracted more than 700 bridge professionals, and more than 50 exhibitors show cased their products and services. We skipped 2018 to allow generation of new knowledge and information. As a result, we expect a larger audience to attend the 2019 Conference compared to the 2014, 2015 and 2017 Conferences.

The 2019 Conference also provides an ideal forum for you to exhibit your bridge engineering services and products. The 2014, 2015 and 2017 Conferences each attracted more than 200 state bridge engineers. We hope to top that for the 2019 Conference! A total of 30 state DOTs are co-sponsoring this year’s Conference. Engineers from these DOTs and others will be attending the Conference. To facilitate state DOT engineers’ attendance, travel scholarships have been developed, similar to the past three Conferences.We invite you to take a look at the Conference program that is in front of you and visit our web site at www.abc-utc.fiu.edu (Conference page). On the web site you can learn how to register online, reserve your hotel room at the special Conference rate, exhibit at the Conference and see who has reserved their booth to date, obtain information on our spouse program, and more. We also invite you to view short video clips capturing the highlights of the 2014, 2015 and 2017 Conferences by visiting the Conference Archives page of our web site.

We look forward to seeing you in December 2019 in sunny Miami, Florida!Best wishes,

Atorod Azizinamini, Ph.D., P.E. CONFERENCE CHAIR Vasant Surti Professor Civil Engineering Director, Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center Civil and Environmental Engineering Department College of Engineering and Computing

For detail information about the conference, please visit https://abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/

Mary Lou Ralls Newman, P.E. CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR Director of Technology Transfer Principal, Ralls Newman LLC

“The ABC Conference provides practitioners with extremely valuable information from implementing current code requirements to project examples. Owners, designers, fabricators and contractors come together to share their knowledge and experiences to help further advance accelerated bridge construction technologies.”

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“I would like to express my sincere appreciation on behalf of New Jersey Department of Transportation to the entire Team of FIU(ABC-UTC) for hosting and flawlessly executing the 2017 National Accelerated Bridge Conference last week. Kudos to the entire TEAM! There were many outstanding presentations and the highlight was the sharing of lessons learned and Q&A. We just had a kick-off meeting today to initiate a research pilot project here in NJ for implementing what was presented at the ABC. Thank You and the entire TEAM for your hospitality!”

Pankesh Patel, P.E., PMP New Jersey Department of TransportationProject Manager

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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The 2019 International Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference (www.ABC-UTC.fiu.edu/conference/) is a premier bridge engineering conference that is cosponsored by 30 State DOTs to date, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Transportation Research Board. The conference will be held on December 12-13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. A total of 113 technical sessions, 30 minutes each covering various aspects of ABC, will be held during the conference. Seven half-day ABC workshops will be held on Wednesday, December 11, one day prior to the conference. The invited keynote speaker is United States Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao. In addition, four other keynote talks will provide the latest information on UHPC, the AASHTO ABC guide specifications, service life design of bridges, and robotics and automation. The conference will also include award announcements, multiple exhibitors, and a reception with local Miami flavor entertainment in the exhibit hall.

Previous Conferences (2014, 2015 and 2017) The 2014, 2015 and 2017 National ABC Conferences were each attended by more than 700 bridge professionals, including more than 200 state DOT bridge engineers and professionals. During the last 3 National ABC Conferences, a total of 394 technical presentations were made, 29 half day workshops were conducted, and 141 companies exhibited their services. Mr. Gregory G. Nadeau, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, was the keynote speaker during the 2014 and 2015 conferences and the keynote speaker for 2017 conference was James Ray (USDOT Senior

Advisor on Infrastructure). The Conferences, through travel scholarship development, assisted with travel expenses for a number of state bridge professionals attending the conference.

Continuing Education Participants will receive 15-hour certificates of attendance for the conference. Participants will receive certificates of attendance for the pre-conference workshops based on sign-in sheets. The conference organizer (Florida International University) is responsible only for issuing the certificates of attendance. FIU is an official approved sponsor of continuing education for professional engineers in Florida and in New York State.

Who should attend the Conference? Bridge design engineers; consultants; fabricators; erectors; precasters; construction professionals; maintenance engineers; transportation officials; policy makers; marketing professionals; federal, state, and local agencies; city, county and regional officials; industry suppliers; academicians; and bridge professionals with any aspect of bridge design, construction, or maintenance.

The focus of the conference will be on Accelerated Bridge Construction, including prefabricated bridge elements and systems, policies, contracting methods, marketing strategies that will facilitate accelerated construction of bridges using various materials and techniques, robotics and automation, service life design of bridges, and UHPC.

FIU IS AN OFFICIAL APPROVED SPONSOR OF CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN FLORIDA AND IN NEW YORK STATE.

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AFTERNOONMORNING

W-01: Implementation of the 2018 AASHTO LRFD Guide Specifications for ABC

Workshop Coordinator: Mike Culmo, CME Associates Inc.

This workshop will be a follow-up to the ABC-UTC pre-conference workshop held in 2017. The goal will be to cover the design of common ABC details and methods including prefabricated deck connections, precast integral abutments, precast piers, and SPMT and lateral slide systems.Speakers: Mike Culmo, CME Associates Inc.

W-04: ABC Steel Girder Bridges Case Study

Workshop Coordinator: Jeff Carlson, NSBA

I-95 is a north-south interstate highway that crosses through Richmond and Henrico County, Virginia. Elev-en bridge rehabilitations will be performed using state-of-the-art accelerated bridge construction techniques. All the bridge superstructures will be constructed off site and delivered to the bridge locations with specialty transport trailers. Unique prefabricated bridge super-structure units, night-time lane closures and crossovers using zipper barrier system, bridge replacements, public involvement, MOT schemes and haul route coordination and permitting.Speakers: Joe Hardee, EOR, AECOM (Invited); Andrew Palahnuk, PM, Archer Western (Invited); Jorge Suarez, CM, Michael Baker International

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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - PRELIMINARY

A series of workshops will be held the day before the conference on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

“The 2017 ABC conference was very informative. Presentations covered a wide variety of ABC technology, examples and lessons learned from a variety of experience levels and industry perspectives. The conference provided information valuable to further development and implementation of ABC techniques in our state.”

Carl Puzey, Illinois Department of Transportation, Engineer of Bridges & Structures,

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For detail information about the conference, please visit https://abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/

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W-02: Today’s Concrete Bridge Design

Workshop Coordinator: William Nickas, NCBC

Representatives of National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC) membership will give a series of presentations that focus on key elements of concrete bridge design and construction, including topics related to ABC. Some are covered in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge De-sign Specifications, while many concepts and practices are addressed through concrete industry publications. Speakers will discuss recent state-of-the-art reports, industry manual updates, and other activities including recent developments in concrete solutions that are becoming more common practice in construction and renewal of concrete transportation projects. Presenta-tions will include discussion of how institute-based bal-loting and collaboration serve to establish consensus documents and certification programs that contribute to the body of knowledge within institutes and within the

industry as a whole. Participants will receive industry handouts, presentations, and manuals.Speakers: Reid Castrodale, ESCSI; Pete Fosnough, EIG; Gregg Freeby, ASBI; Todd Hawkinson, WRI (invited); Brian Killingsworth, NRMCA (invited); Danielle Kleinhans, CRSI (Invited); Tony Kojundic, SFA; William Nickas, PCI; Alpa Swinger, PCA; Miroslav Vejvoda, PTI (invited)

W-05: Accelerated Bridge Construction in Seismic Regions: Research and Implementation

Workshop Coordinator: Bijan Khaleghi, WSDOT

The focus of this workshop is performance of bridges built using ABC technologies in moderate-to-high seis-mic regions, with emphasis on seismic performance of connections. Developing seismic resilient connections that can accommodate inelastic deformations is the primary challenge for ABC in seismic regions. This workshop exhibits ABC technologies with self-centering precast concrete columns in seismic regions. Recent innovations in bridge design and construction meeting the post-earthquake functionality and serviceability requirements are presented. The workshop provides an opportunity for exchange of the latest information in research and implementation of ABC in seismic regions.Speakers (invited): Atorod Azizinamini, FIU; Waseem Dekelbab, TRB; Marc Eberhard, University of Washington; Mark Gaines, WSDOT; Zachary Haber, FHWA; Eddie He, Parsons; Elmer Marx, Alaska DOT&PF; Mustafa Mashal, Idaho State University; Pinar Okumus, University of Buffalo; Tom Ostrom, Caltrans

W-06: Long-Term Performance of ABC Details

Workshop Coordinator: Mike Culmo, CME Associates Inc.

This workshop will cover the long-term performance of commonly used ABC details. Case studies of older ABC projects will be presented dating back to 1990. The performance of ABC technologies used in Utah will be covered based on 10 years of performance inspec-tions of ABC projects including precast full-depth deck panels, precast integral abutments, precast piers, and SPMT and lateral slide systems. The presentations will cover good detailing practices and materials speci-fications that will lead to good long-term performance.Speakers: Mike Culmo, CME Associates Inc.

W-07: Non-Proprietary UHPC for ABC, Part 2: Demonstration and Implementation

Workshop Coordinator: Royce Floyd, OU

Non-Proprietary UHPC has the potential to be a viable option for ABC applications requiring performance exceeding that of conventional concrete. The differenc-es in mixing, placement, finishing, curing, and testing methods required for UHPC compared to conventional concrete are best understood by practical exposure. This workshop will include demonstration of mixing, placement, and testing of non-proprietary UHPC with hands-on participation by the workshop attendees. It will also include a presentation on the upcoming ABC-UTC “Guide for ABC-UTC Non-Proprietary UHPC” and panel discussion that will identify important elements to consider when specifying non-proprietary UHPC.Demonstration Leaders (invited): Royce Floyd, OU; David Garber, FIU; Trevor Looney, OU

Panelists (invited): Atorod Azizinamini, FIU; Royce Floyd, OU; David Garber, FIU; Mohamed Moustafa, UNR; Behrouz Shafei, ISU; John Stanton, UW

W-03: Non-Proprietary UHPC for ABC, Part 1: Mix Development and Material Properties

Workshop Coordinator: Royce Floyd, OU

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has the potential to provide significant benefits in many appli-cations for ABC due to its superior mechanical and du-rability properties. This workshop will cover the basics of non-proprietary UHPC mix development, material properties, and applications of non-proprietary UHPC mix designs for ABC. It will include presentations on the need for non-proprietary UHPC, mix design development and material selection, non-proprietary UHPC material properties, effect of regionally available materials on mix performance, and results of ongoing research sponsored by the ABC-UTC on structural behavior and durability of non-proprietary UHPC.Speakers (invited): Atorod Azizinamini, FIU; Royce Floyd, OU; David Garber, FIU; Mohamed Moustafa, UNR; Behrouz Shafei, ISU; John Stanton, UW; Jeffery Volz, OU

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AFTERNOON - BREAKOUT SESSIONS

7:00-7:50 AM

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Keynote AddressElaine L. Chao, US Secretary of Transportion (Invited)

Complimentary Breakfast - Exhibit Hall

8:50-9:15 AM

Recognition of Travel Scholarship ContributorsEd Power, HDR & Carlos Duart, CDR Maguire

9:15-9:40 AM

Recognizing ABC Person of the Year and Best ABC ProjectsAhmad Abu-Hawash, Chair of the ABC-UTC Awards Committee

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10:00-10:30 AM Keynote Talk - European Experiences and Latest Development in UHPC Eugen Bruhwiler - Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland

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ABC - UTC Research Showcases and Other Poster Sessions in Exhibit Hall

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SESSION 1ABC-CASE STUDY

SESSION 2ABC-SEISMIC

SESSION 3UHPC- CASE STUDY

Paul FroedeAlabama Dept. of TransportationJason Hastings Delaware Dept. of Transportation  

David BentonArizona Dept. of Transportation  Stephen James HarelsonColorado Dept. of Transportation  

Timothy FieldsConnecticut Dept. of Transportation  Richard Pratt Alaska Dept. of Transportation & PF

Romeo GarciaFHWARobert RobertsonFlorida Dept. of Transportation    

Bill DuVallGeorgia Dept. of Transportation Carl PuzeyIllinois Dept. of Transportation  

Stephanie WagnerIndiana Dept. of Transportation  Ahmad Abu-HawashIowa Dept. of Transportation  

SESSION 4ABC-TOOLS & SOLUTIONS

SESSION 5ABC-GENERAL

SESSION 6ABC-RESEARCH

WSDOT Ferry Terminal at Colman Dock Pedestrian Bridge Utilizing Innovative Materials for Accelerated Bridge Erection

*Geoff Swett - Washington State Department of Transportation

Innovative Design and Materials for Seismic Resilient Accelerated Bridge Construction

*Bijan Khaleghi - Washington State Department of Transportation

ABC Design of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Decked I-Beam in Ontario, Canada

*Philip Loh - Dura Concrete Canada Incorporated Maher Tadros - eConstruct USA, LLCDon Gardonio - Facca Incorporated

The Use of Pocket Guides and Smart Phone Apps for Bridge Preservation Construction Projects

Training Construction Inspectors in Accelerated Bridge Construction Techniques

*Eric Thorkildsen - Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI)

Accelerated Bridge Construction and the Interactions with Contractors

*Finn Hubbard - Fickett Structural Solutions

Field-Cast Connections for ABC: From Research to Best Practices

*Zachary Haber - FHWABenjamin Graybeal - FHWA

I-15 Garnet Interchange; Nevada's First Full Depth Precast Deck Panels & Two Span Precast Voided Slab Bridges

*Daniel Ferris - Ames Construction, Inc.Derek Stonebraker - Horrocks Engineers

An Alternative Precast Pier System for Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) in Seismic Regions

*Mustafa Mashal- Idaho State UniversityArya Ebrahimpour- Idaho State UniversityLeonard Ruminski- Idaho Transportation Department

*David Hoyne - Greenman Pedersen, IncWilly Grimmke - Greenman Pedersen, Inc

Epoxy Asphalt Chip Seal used for Accelerated Deck Replacement on the MacDonald Bridge

*Can Chen - ChemCo Systems, Inc.John Bors - ChemCo Systems, Inc.

Performance Comparison of In-Service, Full-Depth Precast Concrete Deck Panels to Cast-in-Place Decks

*Esmail Shahrokhinasab - Florida International UniversityDavid Garber - Florida International University

2:40-3:10 PM Eliminating the Need for Formwork by Using UHPC Shell

Replacement of the MBTA Franklin Line Over East Street, Westwood, MA

*Kristofer Kretsch - VHBKaleigh Rowe Stutz - VHB

Accelerated Construction and CMGC Delivery for the San Diego Genesee Viaduct

*Pooya Haddadi - WSP USABita Shahla - WSP USANathan Johnson - WSP USA

UHPC Joint Fill Construction Problems and Solutions on the Pulaski Skyway

*Michael McDonagh - WSP USAAndrew Foden - WSP USA

*Islam Mantawy - Florida International UniversityNerma Caluk - Florida International UniversityAtorod Azizinamini - Florida International University

Resiliency Enhancement of Aging Frame Bridge Using Accelerated Bridge Construction as an Effective Climate Change Adaptation Approach *Husham Almansour - National Research Council CanadaAmina Mohammed - National Research Council CanadaZoubir Lounis - National Research Council Canada

Corrosion Durability of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Repaired with Application of UHPC

Atorod Azizinamini - Florida International University*Kinglsey Lau - Florida International University

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MORNING - JAMES L. KNIGHT CENTER AUDITORIUM

NOON-1:00 PM Cash Bar Lunch at Exhibit Hall and Poster Presentation

JAMES L. KNIGHT CENTER AUDITORIUM AUDITORIUM SECOND FLOOR JASMINE ORCHID ROOM HIBISCUS A HIBISCUS B

Keynote Talk: AASHTO-LRFD GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ABC Michael Culmo- CME Associates, Inc. - James L. Knight Center Auditorium

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Next Generation of Folded Steel Plate Girder Systems for Short Span Bridges

Accelerated Superstructure Replacement for the Hoboken Viaduct

*Thomas Zink - Gannett Fleming, Inc.

Behavior of UHPC Columns Subjected to Combined Axial and Lateral Loading

*Mahmoud Aboukifa - University of Nevada, RenoMohamed Moustafa - University of Nevada, RenoAhmad Itani - University of Nevada Reno

Superstructure Replacement of Route 676 Bridges over North Branch of Newton Creek Utilizing Accelerated Bridge Construction*Mathew Alboum - Dewberry Engineers Inc.Erica Parriott - Dewberry Engineers Inc.

Atorod Azizinamini - Florida International University

Acrow Temporary Lift Bridge on the Sr 80 Bridge Replacement Project in West Palm Beach, Florida

*Michael Parciasepe - Acrow Bridges

System Performance of a Precast Bridge Incorporating Full-Depth Deck Panels and Prestressed Inverted Bulb-Tee Girders*Mostafa Tazarv- South Dakota State UniversityMichael Mingo - Burns & McDonnellNadim Wehbe - South Dakota State University

A Statistical Summary of Accelerated Bridge Construction Practice in Federal and State Transportation Agencies

Accelerated Construction of Unbraced Network Arch Bridge Using SPMTs

*Mike LaViolette - HDRBrad Wagner - Michigan Department of Transportation

Assessment of the Seismic Performance of an ABC Steel Girder Bridge through Shake Table Studies*Elmira Shoushtarirezvani - University of Nevada, RenoSaiid Saiidi - University of Nevada, RenoAhmad Itani - University of Nevada, Reno

Superstructure Replacement of Winthrop Road Underpass in 45 Days Utilizing Precast Concrete and UHPC *William Rauseo - VHBAndrew Prezioso - VHBGordon Edington - VHB

*Yilei Shi - State University of New York, Canton

Mass Production and Assembly Line Concepts in ABDF&C

*Joe Krajewski - HNTB / University of Washington

Fostering Post-Tensioned Timber-UHPFRC Composite Highway Bridges

*Luca Sorelli - Universite LavalEugen Bruhwiler - Ecole Politechnique Federal Lausanne (EPFL)

4:40-5:10 PM Productivity Analysis in ABCUHPC Overlay at Multiple Bridge Interchange in Elsmere, DE

*William Geschrei - Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLPZachary Gabay - Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

A Framework to Quantify the Cumulative Damage due to Induced Seismicity

*Philip Harvey - The University of OklahomaSumangali Sivakumaran - The University of OklahomaKanthasamy Muraleetharan - The University of Oklahoma

Innovative Partnership Leads to First Use of PBU's and UHPC by the NHDOT

*Joshua Lund - McFarland JohnsonRobert Landry, Jr. - New Hampshire Department of Transportation

*Joseph Krajewski - HNTB / University of Washington College of the Built Environment

Innovative Bridge Designs that Accelerate Construction using Precast Concrete

*Gregg Reese - Modjeski and MastersAndrew Mish - Modjeski and Masters

Non-Prestressed and Sustainable Precast Bridge Girders Using Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHP-FRC)*Shih-Ho Chao - The University of Texas at ArlingtonMissagh Shamshiri - The University of Texas at ArlingtonVenkatesh Kaka - Aarmstrong-Douglass Structural Engineers

5:10-5:40 PM Bothasfontein Interchange Bridge, South Africa - an ABC Composite Steel/Concrete 4-Span Bridge Erected in Two Consecutive Weekends over 25 years ago

*Jose Calisto da Silva - Biggs Cardosa Associates Inc.

Rapid Repair of Earthquake Damaged Substandard Bridge Columns Targeting Future Service Level Performance

*Peter Dusicka - Portland State UniversityGregory Norton - Portland State UniversityIlya Palnikov - Portland State University

MnDOT Use of Bridge Move Techniques and Precast Deck with UHPC

*Paul Pilarski - Minnesota Department of TransportationMatt Christie - WSP USA

Precast Segmental Bridge Construction as an ABC Tool

*Gregg Freeby - American Segmental Bridge Institute

Quick-Installation Expansion Joint Solutions for Faster Bridge Construction and more Efficient Maintenance

*Joseph Bilotti - Mageba USADanilo Della Ca' - Mageba USA

Research and Development Efforts Aimed at the Commercial Production of a Shallow Press-Brake Formed Steel Tub Girder

*Karl Barth - West Virginia UniversityGreg Michaelson - Marshall UniversityRich Tavoletti - AISI Steel Market Development Alliance

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SESSION 3UHPC- CASE STUDY

Paul FroedeAlabama Dept. of TransportationJason Hastings Delaware Dept. of Transportation  

David BentonArizona Dept. of Transportation  Stephen James HarelsonColorado Dept. of Transportation  

Timothy FieldsConnecticut Dept. of Transportation  Richard Pratt Alaska Dept. of Transportation & PF

Romeo GarciaFHWARobert RobertsonFlorida Dept. of Transportation    

Bill DuVallGeorgia Dept. of Transportation Carl PuzeyIllinois Dept. of Transportation  

Stephanie WagnerIndiana Dept. of Transportation  Ahmad Abu-HawashIowa Dept. of Transportation  

SESSION 4ABC-TOOLS & SOLUTIONS

SESSION 5ABC-GENERAL

SESSION 6ABC-RESEARCH

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COFFEE BREAK - EXHIBIT HALL

SESSION 1DOT ABC EXPERIENCES

SESSION 2ABC-CASE STUDY

SESSION 3UHPC-RESEARCH

Paul Vaught IIILouisiana Dept. of Transp. & Dev.Wayne Frankhauser Jr.Maine Dept. of Transportation

Bradley WagnerMichigan Dept. of Transportation  Nancy DaubenbergerMinnesota Dept. of Transportation 

Scott WesterfieldMississippi Dept. of TransportationDennis HeckmanMissouri Dept. of Transportation

Kristin HigginsVermont Agency of TransportationJessen MortensenNevada Dept. of Transportation   

Steven JacobiOklahoma Dept. of Transportation  Bruce V. JohnsonOregon Dept. of Transportation 

Thomas P. MaciocePennsylvania Dept. of TransportationIslam MantawyFlorida International University 

SESSION 4ABC-REPAIR & REPLACEMENT

SESSION 5INTERNATIONAL ABC EXPERIENCES

SESSION 6ABC- INNOVATION

Is ABC a Good Fit? Development of the Illinois Department of Transportation's Accelerated Bridge Construction Evaluation Method

*Eric Ozimok - AECOMPatrik Claussen - Illinois Department of Transportation

Accelerated Construction of I-40 Meteor City TI OP

*William Downes - Arizona Department of TransportationBrent Conner - Arizona Department of Transportation

UHPC Based ABC Solutions

*Atorod Azizinamini - Florida International University

Accelerated and Resilient Repair of Bridge Columns

Using Existing and New Innovative Methods to Accelerate Rehabilitation of Four I-89 Bridges

*Shamim Sheikh - University of Toronto

Accelerated Bridge Construction in China: Past, Present, and Future

Qixian Tian - Wuhan China Railway

Isolated Bridge Abutments for Accelerated Bridge Construction

*Mohammad Saifuzzaman - Parsons Inc.Matthias Schueller - Vice President

FDOT Experience with PBES for Small-Medium Span Bridges

*Steven Nolan - Florida Department of TransportationSam Fallaha - Florida Department of TransportationVickie Young - Florida Department of Transportation

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission - EB117 ABC Bridge Replacement

*Edward Bosack - Alfred Benesch and CompanyJohn Boyer - Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Advancing Ultra-High Performance Concrete in the Bridge Sector

*Scott Burbank - VHBMark Alexander - Kubricky Construction Corporation

An Integrated Erecting Technique for Total Prefabricated Bridge Elements

*Changjiang Wang - Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Communications Planning, Design & ResearchXiangyang Chen - Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Communications Planning, Design & Research Lei Li - Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Communications Planning, Design & Research

Post-Earthquake Functionality of ABC Bridges with Column Connections with Self-Centering Capability

*Bijan Khaleghi - Washington State Department of TransportationPhil Yen - IABEE

Utilizing ABC Techniques for an Emergency Bridge Repair on the Garden State Parkway

Everyday ABC in Texas

*Jamie Farris - Texas Department of Transportation

Route 46 over Piaget Avenue (CR 628) Bridge Superstructure Replacement in Two Weekends

*John Hanke - MP Engineers, P.C.Nirav Shah - MP Engineers, P.C.Prakash Patel - MP Engineers, P.C.

Trending ABC Designs Utilizing UHPC

*Gregory Nault - LafargeHolcim - Ductal

*Benjamin Graybeal - Federal Highway AdministrationRafic El-Helou - National Research Council

*Mohammad Quasim- HNTB CorporationTodd Batchelor - HNTB Corporation

Replacement of Two Integral Abutment Bridges by Rapid Demolition and Lateral Slide Construction Methodology

*Matthew McFadden - JacobsDouglas Raby - JacobsKris Mermigas - Ministry of Transportation of Ontario

Rapid Bridge Deck Restoration with "Fast Track" Hydrodemolition and Very Early Strength Latex Modified Concrete

*Patrick Martens - Bridge Preservation and Inspection Services

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Keynote Talk: Design of Bridges for Service Life and Upcoming AASHTO Guide Bruce Johnson - Oregon State Department of Transportation - James L. Knight Center Auditorium

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Remote Monitoring and Innovative Techniques for the Construction of the Norfolk Southern Bridge over Cotton Run, Seven Mile, OH

TDOT I-240 MemFix4 – CMGC – Memphis, TN

*Lia Obaid - Tennessee Department of TransportationJacob Williams - Alfred Benesch & CoDavid Paris - Kiewit Infrastructure South Co.

Tamworth Rte. 113E Over Bearcamp River ABC Bridge Construction

*James Hall - Dubois and KingRobert Durfee - Dubios and KingJames Bowles - New Hampshire Department of Transportation

Interface Shear Behavior of UHPC With and Without Supplemental Reinforcement

*Zachary Harber - Federal Highway Administration Benjamin Graybeal - Federal Highway Administration

*Elizabeth Hoekenga - Michael Baker InternationalBrett Mattas - Michael Baker International

Lightweight Design of Precast Bent Caps in Municipal Engineering

*Hao Hu - Shanghai Urban Construction Design & Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd.Guoping Li - Tongji UniversityLiang Zhou - Shanghai Urban Construction Design & Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd.

Comparative Study of Segmental Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer and Segmental Concrete Cable Stayed Bridge

*Marwan Nader - T.Y. Lin InternationalHemangi Pandit - T.Y. Lin InternationalNorman Quach - T.Y. Lin International

Case Study of Bridge Deck Replacement Strategies for Post-tensioned Concrete Box-girder Bridges

Belden-Laurel - Full Precast Bridge Elements

*Mark TraynowIicz - Nebraska Department of TransportationFouad Jaber - Nebraska Department of Transportation

Temporary Bridge Installation for Replacement of the Pallisades Interstate Parkway Helix Ramp, Ft. Lee, NJ

*Doug Brunot - Sunbelt Rentals

Field-Cast Connection Performance: Solutions to Shrinkage and Interface Bond Issues

*Igor De La Varga - SES Group and Associates Robert Spragg - SES Group and AssociatesBenjamin Graybeal - Federal Highway Administration

*Youyou Zhang (104) - University of California, DavisRob Chai - University of California, Davis

Finite Element Model for a Novel Demountable Shear Connector for Precast Steel-Concrete Composite Bridges

*Eirini Tzouka - University of SouthamptonTheodore Karavasilis - University of Southampton

Use of Robotics for Constructing UHPC Shells Formwork

Atorod Azizinamini - Florida International UniversityIslam Mantawy - Florida International University

Washington Street (Route 85) over the Assabet River Bridge Replacement in Hudson, MA

Tennessee DOT Fast 4 Bridge Replacement Project

*Ted Kniazewycz - Tennessee Department of TransportationScott McKinney - Bell & Associates Construction, LP

Rapid Replacement of Two Washington DOT Stream Crossing Bridges using Prefabricated Arch Bridge Systems

*Michael Carfagno - Contech Engineered Solutions LLCKali Dickerson - Stantec

Field-Cast Connection Performance: Solutions to Shrinkage and Interface Bond Issues

*Peter Seibert - Trebona Consulting Inc.Vic Perry - V.iConsult Inc.Gaston Doiron - Lafarge North America Inc.

*Darren Conboy - Jacobs Engineering GroupDavid Massenzio - Jacobs Engineering Group

Innovative Matagrup Bridge Installation, Australia

*Javier Martinez Gutierrez - Ale Heavylift

Evaluation of Aging Slab-on-Girder Bridge Resiliency after an Extreme Climate Event Using Accelerated Bridge Construction

*Amina Mohammed - National Research Council CanadaHusham Almansour - National Research Council Canada

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SESSION 1DOT ABC EXPERIENCES

SESSION 2ABC-CASE STUDY

SESSION 3UHPC-RESEARCH

Paul Vaught IIILouisiana Dept. of Transp. & Dev.Wayne Frankhauser Jr.Maine Dept. of Transportation

Bradley WagnerMichigan Dept. of Transportation  Nancy DaubenbergerMinnesota Dept. of Transportation 

Scott WesterfieldMississippi Dept. of TransportationDennis HeckmanMissouri Dept. of Transportation

Kristin HigginsVermont Agency of TransportationJessen MortensenNevada Dept. of Transportation   

Steven JacobiOklahoma Dept. of Transportation  Bruce V. JohnsonOregon Dept. of Transportation 

Thomas P. MaciocePennsylvania Dept. of TransportationIslam MantawyFlorida International University 

SESSION 4ABC-REPAIR & REPLACEMENT

SESSION 5INTERNATIONAL ABC EXPERIENCES

SESSION 6ABC- INNOVATION

JAMES L. KNIGHT CENTER AUDITORIUM AUDITORIUM SECOND FLOOR JASMINE ORCHID ROOM HIBISCUS A HIBISCUS BROOM

MODERATOR

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1:30-2:00 PM

2:40-3:10 PM

3:10-3:40 PM

SESSION 1ABC- CASE STUDY

SESSION 2ABC- RAIL ROAD

SESSION 3UHPC-CASE STUDY & RESEARCH

SESSION 4ABC- SUBSTRUCTURE

SESSION 5ABC NEW SYSTEMS

SESSION 6MATERIALS

ABC Solution to Bridge in Woodstock Vermont

*Robert Young - Vermont Agency of Transportation

Rapid Reconstruction of Historic BNSF Br. 482.1 West Approach

*Temple Overman - HNTB CorporationCory Duerr - Kramer North America

Modeling UHPC Link Slabs for the Wilmington Viaduct Bridge Rehabilitation Project*Loai El-Gazairly - Whitman, Requardt and AssociatesDavid Nazimoff - Whitman, Requardt and Associates

Guideline for Selection of Substructure for Projects

Design First Florida I Beam Bridge with GRS Abutment

*Armin Mehrabi - Florida International UniversityMohamadtaqi Baqersad - Florida International UniversityHesham Ali - Florida International University

Rapid Replacement of County Bridges Utilizing H.S. Corrosion Resistant Steel*Amgad Girgis - eConstruct USA LLCMicheal Asaad - eConstruct USA LLCMaher Tadros - eConstruct USA LLC

Increase Service Life of Concrete Structures With Lightweight Aggregate*Kenneth Harmon - Stalite Lightweight Aggregate

IDOT Accelerated Bridge Construction Pilot Project- Illinois Route 115 over Gar Creek in Kankakee County *Chad Hodel - WHKS & Co., Inc.

Application of Accelerated Bridge Construction Strategies and Innovative Structural Systems to High-Speed Rail*Marc Eberhard - University of WashingtonJohn Stanton - University of WashingtonMichelle Chang - University of Washington

Enhancement of Ultra High-Perfor-mance Concrete Material Properties with Carbon Nanofiber

*Quanyang Yao - Florida Department of TransportationAndra Diggs II - Florida Department of TransportationLarry Jones - Florida Department of Transportation

Replacing an Interstate Bridge Deck within a Weekend Closure - Case Study of AccelBridge Deck System *Eddie He - AccelBridge

Exploring Polymer Concrete for Bridge Deck Closures in ABC

Mahmoud Reda Taha - University of New Mexico*Islam Mantawy - Florida International UniversityMoneeb Genedy - University of New Mexico

Environmental and Sustainability Benefits of Substructure Re-Use Projects

Rapid Replacement of Bayou Sara Bridge Swing Span

*Kevin Kane - Brasfield & Gorrie, LLCDavid Knickerbocker - HDR, Inc.Israe Zizaoui - HDR, Inc.

ABC Techniques to Minimize Train Disruption: BNSF Railway Bridge 380.12 over I-235, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma *James Hyland - TranSystemsSue Tryon - BenhamJeff Estes - BNSF Railway

Correlation Between Tensile Strength & Modulus of Rupture for Ultra-High Performance Concrete

*Zoi Ralli - York University Stavroula Pantazopoulou - York University

*Amirpasha Peyvandi - JacobsParviz Soroushian - Michigan State University

*David Whitmore - Vector Corrosion Technologies Ltd.

A New Perspective of Accelerated Bridge Construction

*Joan Zhong - BrisboisDaniel Robles - Integrated Engineering Blockchain Consortium

Rapid Set Concrete Bridge Deck Overlays

*Edward Liberati - Hydro-Technologies / Modified Concrete Suppliers

AFTERNOON - BREAKOUT SESSIONS

JAMES L. KNIGHT CENTER AUDITORIUM AUDITORIUM SECOND FLOOR JASMINE ORCHID ROOM HIBISCUS A HIBISCUS B

Keynote Talk: Robotics and Automation in Construction Atorod Azizinamini - Florida International University - James L. Knight Center Auditorium

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MODERATOR Ted KniazewyczTennessee Dept. of TransportationCarmen SwanwickUtah Dept. of Transportation

Mark TraynowiczNebraska Dept. of Transportation  David GarberFlorida International University

Bijan KhaleghiWashington State Dept. of Transportation Mary Lou RallsRalls Newman, LLC

Ahmed Ndatiri MongiWest Virginia Dept. of TransportationSeung Jae LeeFlorida International University

William OlivaWisconsin Dept. of Transportation Armin MehrabiFlorida International University

Romeo GarciaFederal Highway Administration Islam MantawyFlorida International University 

3:40-4:10 PM

4:10-4:40 PM

Spun Pipe Piles – A Time Saving Alternative to Micropiles

Accelerated Bridge Construction and Design of the Camp Creek- Single Span PPCB Bridge and Old Man's Creek- 3-Span Continous Rolled Steel Bridge on IA 1

Jesse Peterson - Iowa Department of Transportation

The Design And Construction of Bear Creek Crossing Railroad Bridge Irving, Texas

*Christian Ray - JacobsGeorge Avalos - Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Experimental Study on Flexural Behaviors of Steel-UHPC Waffle Plate Composite Beam

*Jinsong Zhua - Tianjin UniversityXiaoyu GuoYongguang Wang

*Theresa McAuliffe - McFarland Johnson, Inc.Thomas Kendrick - McFarland Johnson, Inc.

Development of a Low-Logistics, Rapidly Deployable Hybrid Composite-Concrete Bridge Girder System

*Anthony Diba - University of MaineHabib Dagher - University of MaineBill Davids - University of Maine

Durability of GFRP Bars in Bridges with 15 to 20 Years in Service

*Vanessa Benzecry - University of MiamiAntonio Nanni - University of MiamiDouglas Gremel - Owens Corning Infrastructure Solutions

Enhanced Demolition Prediction via Computer Simulation

Weekend Replacement - Routes 1/9 & 46 over Jones Road

*Agnieszka Lapinski - Gannett Fleming, Inc.Thomas Zink - Gannett Fleming, Inc.

Construction Sequencing for Separating Highway-Rail Grade Crossings with Minimal Interruption to the Railroad

*Art Ivantchouk - ART Engineering Inc.Alaina Polkki - ART Engineering Inc.

Rib Scale Approach to Investigate the Bond Performance of Reinforcement in Ultra-High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete*Fabien Lagier - Polytechnique MontrealAude Rosini - SNC-Lavalin

*Ali Bakhtiari - Florida International UniversitySeung Lee - Florida International University

Lightweight Modular Accelerated Bridge System for Managed Car Lanes

*Saurabh Mittal - Horner & Shifrin

Practical Guidance for Designing Lightweight Concrete Bridges – The FHWA Lightweight Concrete Design Primer

Reid W. Castrodale - Castrodale Engineering Consultants

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AWARD NOMINATIONS:

The conference organizing committee is continuing the tradition of recognizing excellence in accelerated bridge construction by seeking nominations for the most influential person and best ABC projects as outlined below. The awards program provides an opportunity to showcase innovative projects and to recognize talented individuals that advance ABC. The need to minimize construction impacts and on-site activities elevates ABC to higher priority starting at the project planning stage. ABC also can be introduced during construction as a contractor initiative or proposal. Benefits of ABC include improvements in safety, and reduction of social costs, and environmental impacts.

AWARD CATEGORIES1. Most Influential Person

Contributing to the Development and Implementation of ABC Technologies and Projects

ELIGIBILITY Most Influential Person (previous award recipients are not eligible)

• Has actively been promoting ABC• Champions the ABC culture• Demonstrates leadership in ABC• Promotes technology amongst peers and stakeholders

Best ABC Projects • Eligible bridges must have been constructed or completed and opened to traffic

between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2019.• A bridge is defined as a structure, including supports, erected over a depression

or an obstruction, such as water, a highway, or a railway, having a track or passageway for carrying traffic or other moving loads, and having an opening measured along the center of the roadway of more than 20 feet between supports.

SUBMISSION PROCESS All submissions must meet the detailed requirements outlined below. All entries are due by 11:59 pm EDT, September 15, 2019. Submissions received after that date will not be accepted. Entries should be submitted online at: https://abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/award-nominations/

2. Best ABC Project in the following categories:• Lateral Slide Technology• Self-Propelled Modular Transporters• Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems• Emergency

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For detail information about the conference, please visit https://abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/

CONTRIBUTE TO THE TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS

Join your fellow consultants and bridge professionals and contribute to the development of the travel scholarships. For more information, contact Ed Power, Chair of Travel & Scholarship Funds at ed.power@cox.net

Travel Scholarship contributors will be recognized during the General Session and will be presented with a plaque.

DOUBLE DIAMONDSPONSORS

PLATINUMSPONSORS

GOLDSPONSORS

SILVERSPONSORS

AS OF MAY 1ST THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES HAVE SPONSORED TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP

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“The ABC Conference is a great opportunity for bridge engineers from both the public and private sectors to network and learn about the latest advances in accelerated bridge construction. Also, the pre-conference workshops provide valuable educational opportunities for young engineers.”

Ahmad Abu-Hawash, P.E., Iowa Department of Transportation,

Chief Structural Engineer

“This conference is the Disney World of transportation engineering innovation. There is no better way to prepare for your next (or first) ABC project than to listen to, meet, and talk with those who have already done it.Some governmental transportation agencies are hesitant with innovation, which means it falls on their consultants to know this stuff.Having an interest in ABC is one thing. Attending this conference and listening to, meeting, and talking with those who have already done it is the next step in the progression.”

Paul E. Froede, P.E., Alabama Department of Transportation,

Section Supervisor

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“The 2019 ABC International Conference will be the fourth in its history and will continue the ABC-UTC’s goal to enhance the bridge community’s knowledge of all aspects of ABC... planning, design, construction and maintenance. With the presentations, educational training and, most of all, opportunity to talk face-to-face with your friends and colleagues, attendance at the Conference will benefit both you and your organization. December 11-13 in Miami ... See you there!”

Malcolm T. Kerley, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, former Chief Engineer and former Chair of AASHTO SCOBS

“The 2019 ABC International Conference will be the fourth in its history and will continue the ABC-UTC’s goal to enhance the bridge community’s knowledge of all aspects of ABC... planning, design, construction and maintenance. With the presentations, educational training and, most of all, opportunity to talk face-to-face with your friends and colleagues, attendance at the Conference will benefit both you and your organization. December 11-13 in Miami ... See you there!”

Malcolm T. Kerley, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, former Chief Engineer and former Chair of AASHTO SCOBS

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For detail information about the conference, please visit https://abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/

OPPORTUNITIES TO EXHIBIT AT THE CONFERENCE

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to showcase your products and services at one of the most important bridge conferences of the year. Visit the link here to reserve your exhibit booth and see exhibit booths that are available.https://abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/exhibitors/

As of May 1st the following companies have already reserved their exhibit booths:

• Acrow Bridge

• Allplan

• Atlas Pipe Piles

• BGFMA

• Bridge Preservation

• CDR Maguire, Inc.

• Computers and Structures

• Contractors Materials Company

• CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp.

• D.S. Brown

• Deep South Crane & Rigging

• Emseal Joint Systems

• Eriksson Technologies

• Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute

• Foundation Technologies

• Gannett Fleming

• Headed Reinforcement Corporation

• Lafarge Ductal

• LARSA

• Mageba

• MMFX technologies, a CMC Company

• No Rust Rebar

• Owens Corning

• SOFiSTiK AG

• SPS North America

• The Reinforced Earth Company

• U.S. Bridge

• Universal Minerals International

• Vector Corrosion Technologies

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HOTEL INFORMATION

Hyatt Regency Hotel - Downtown MiamiMove with the rhythm of the city. The striking white towers of the Hyatt Regency Miami overlooks Biscayne Bay and connect to the convention center, providing effortless access to everything from Brickell and Coral Gables, to Coconut Grove and the sandy beaches. The Hyatt hotel in downtown Miami offers an outstanding array of amenities, including the city’s largest meeting space, dramatic bayside or skyline views from spacious guestrooms, and a lively bar and restaurant.

Hotel ReservationsA block of rooms at a special conference rate is reserved for conference attendees and will be available on a first come first served basis. The first week of December 2019 coincides with many arts and cultural events in Miami, so it is highly recommended that you reserve your hotel room as early as possible. Visit the Hotel Reservation page on the conference website at www.abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/ to book your hotel reservations at the special conference rate today.

The Miami area offers something for everyone: the trendy nightlife of South Beach, bejeweled by the eye candy of the Art Deco district and former warehouse district of Miami, now known as Wynwood-Miami’s Art and Soul, a fast growing trendy art district, with indoor and outdoor galleries, graffiti art paving the streets and several art museums. The bustle of Calle Ocho and the highly caffeinated energy of Little Havana. The plush hotels of Miami Beach and historic hideaways of Coral Gables. Seemingly endless shopping opportunities in modern, sprawling malls and the quiet, personal attention offered by family owned shops of Coconut Grove and many other corners of the region. The lures of deep sea fishing and golf and tennis. Major league football, basketball, hockey, and baseball. Boat shows and auto racing. Art festivals and outdoor food and wine extravaganzas. An international airport and the world’s busiest cruise port. The Miami area offers all of this – and so much more.

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“FIU has done a great job in assembling leaders in ABC. The workshop and sessions present ‘state of the practice’ in ABC from a national perspective with a focus on implementation.

Elmer Marx, Alaska DOT&PF Bridge Engineer

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EVERGLADES ADVENTURE$53.10 (DURATION: 4 HOURS)This tour is a lot of fun. We start off on a guided tour to Everglades National Park. On the way, you’ll hear music and stories from a professional audio guide. Upon arrival at the Everglades Park, you will embark on an exciting, 45-minute shared airboat ride. Right after, you will have the chance to learn more about the gators and ecosystem in the wildlife show. There is a cafeteria and a gift shop at the park, as well as a suspended board-walk nature trail for you to peruse through nature.

The tour starts at 10:15 AM and ends at about 2:15 PM.

Here’s a link to the page where you can book yourself online - https://miamitourcompany.com/everglades-adventure

MIAMI TO THE MAX!$40.50 (DURATION: 4 HOURS)This is our most popular tour. The day begins with a guided bus ride around Miami and Miami Beach. The bus stops at 5 different places where you can take pictures and walk around. Here are the places we visit: Art Deco District, Wynwood Walls Street Art District, Little Havana Cuban Neighborhood, Domino Park, and Bayside Mar-ket outdoor shopping mall. The tour will make a 90-minute stop in Little Havana for lunch. You will be able to explore the area on your own, or stay with the guide and take a guided walking tour of the area. When you book with us, you’ll also get FREE bottled water on the bus and a beautifully illustrated map.

The tour starts at 10:00 AM and ends at about 2:00 PM.

Here’s a link to the page where you can book yourself online - https://miamitourcompany.com/miami-to-the-max

AVAILABLE DAILY DECEMBER 10-15, 2019

SPOUSE PROGRAM TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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MIAMI BOAT TOUR $25.20 (DURATION: 90 MINUTES)To really see Miami, you must get out on the water, and there is no better way to enjoy the experience than on this relaxing boat tour around Star Islands and the celebrity homes. There is a full bar on the boat. Snacks and drinks are for sale. As a special thank you for booking with us, you’ll also receive a FREE** beer or soft drink (**valid only for trips between 10:30am and 5:30pm).

Tours departs between 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Reservations are necessary.

Here’s a link to the page where you can book your-self online - https://miamitourcompany.com/cruise

Pick up Information: We normally ask passengers staying at the Hyatt Regency to meet us at the main pick up loca-tion in Downtown Miami (Bayside Marketplace). Pick up here is at 9:15 AM for the Miami to the Max! Tour and 10:10 AM for the Everglades Tour.

However, if the group has a minimum of 15 passengers on the Miami to the Max or the Everglades Tour, we can schedule a complementary pick up right at their hotel for that service.

** We do not offer pick up services for the Boat Tours since these depart every hour.

Please use discount code for the Conference group to re-ceive an additional discount if booking online: The code to use is: FIUpromo. If booking via phone, just mention the code to the attendant for discounted rates above.

All tours must be booked 48 hours in advance.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO AVOID BOOKING FEES AND TAXES, PLEASE BOOK OVER THE PHONE 305-260-6855

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“These are great conferences in that they cover all aspects of Accelerated Bridge Construction for today’s practitioners.”

Paul Liles Jr., P.E., Georgia Department of Transportation, Former Assistant Division Director of Engineering

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FEES

Below includes registration fees for the conference and each workshop. Visit the registration page of the conference website – www.abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/ to register online for workshops and the conference. Take advantage of early registration and save! To help conference organizers provide the best experience possible, please register early and avoid onsite registration.

Registration Fees: Prior to From 9/17 After 11/15 & On-site* 9/16 to 11/15 Registration General Registration $495 $595 $695 State DOT, Local and Federal Agencies $375 $375 $495 Pre-conference Workshops - full day $150 $250 $350Pre-conference Workshop - half day $100 $150 $275

See Spouse Program & Tours Activities page for prices.

*All attendees, including speakers, must register. Travel scholarship recipients also need to register online, using special code that they will receive from Ms. Saremi. She can be contacted at msare001@fiu.edu.

For online registration and more detailed information on the conference, visit:https://abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/

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SPONSORED BYUSDOT, Tier 1 Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation CenterCivil and Environmental Engineering Department at Florida International Universitywww.abc-utc.fiu.edu

For more detail information about the conference visit conference web site at

https://abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/