Research Project

Evaluation of a Bridge Constructed Using Accelerated Construction Practices

Researcher(s)

Principal investigator: Terry Wipf, 515-294-9501, tjwipf@iastate.edu (project list)

Co-principal investigators:

Brent Phares, 515-294-5879, bphares@iastate.edu (project list)
Wayne Klaiber, 515-294-8763, klaiber@iastate.edu (project list)

Project status

In progress

Start date: 03/01/06
End date: 09/30/08

Sponsor(s)/partner(s)

Sponsor(s):Boone County, Iowa

About the research

Research objective: With the assistance of the Iowa DOT and Iowa State University Bridge Engineering Center, Boone County, Iowa will construct a multispan bridge using rapid construction techniques. This bridge will replace an existing Marsh Arch bridge located on 120th St. over Squaw Creek in Boone County.

Field monitoring will be performed on the subject bridge to help in assessing the behavior of the individual elements during construction, the long-term performance of the individual components, and long-term performance and overall behavior of the completed bridge.

2711 S. Loop Drive, Suite 4700, Ames, Iowa 50010-8664
Phone: 515-294-9501 ~ Fax: 515-294-0467
The Bridge Engineering Center is administered by Iowa State University's Institute for Transportation.