Current Projects--Bridge Engineering Center, Iowa State University

See also presentations given by BEC staff and students.

End Date	Title
May 31, 2013	Curved Girder Bridges with Integral Abutments
Dec 31, 2011	Evaluation of the Buena Vista IBRD Bridge: A Furthering of Accelerated Bridge Construction in Iowa
Dec 31, 2011	Demonstration Timber Bridge Testing
Jun 30, 2011	Preservation of Covered Bridges
Aug 30, 2010	Evaluation of a Bridge Constructed with Ultra High Performance Concrete
Aug 01, 2010	Field Evaluation of Methods to Minimize Transverse Glulam Deck Deflection, Phase 2
Jul 31, 2010	Wind Monitoring of the Red Rock Reservoir Bridge for Wind Induced Vibrations with Remote, Cellular-Based Notification
Jul 31, 2010	Implementation and Evaluation of Smart Timber Bridge Concepts to Provide Continuous Structural Condition Assessment
Jun 30, 2010	Evaluation of the 24th Street Bridge, Interstate 80/29, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Apr 30, 2010	Instrumentation and Monitoring of Precast Bridge Approach Tied to an Integral Abutment in Bremer County
Feb 28, 2010	Validation of Structural Health Monitoring Damage Detection Algorithm
Feb 14, 2010	Seismic Performance of an I-Girder to Inverted-Tee Bent Cap Connection
Jan 31, 2010	Literature Review Related to the Potential Integration of Nano-Technology into a Smart Timber Bridge
Dec 31, 2009	Modified Sheet Pile Abutments for Low Volume Bridges (TR-568)
Oct 03, 2009	Bridge Designs for Rapid Renewal
Jul 31, 2009	Bridge Rails and Approach Railing for Low-Volume Roads in Iowa (TR-592)
Jun 30, 2009	Identification and Evaluation of Pavement - Bridge Interface Ride Quality Improvement and Corrective Strategies
Jun 30, 2009	Establishing a Dynamic Formula for Pile Design and Construction Control of Pile Driving (TR-584)
Apr 15, 2009	Testing and Long-Term Monitoring of 9th Street Bridge Over I-235 in Des Moines: Integral Abutments Supported on Steel Pile/Concrete Drilled Shaft in Glacial Clay
Dec 31, 2008	Effective Structural Concrete Repair
Oct 31, 2008	Construction and Evaluation of a Prestressed Concrete Bridge Constructed Using Ultra High-Performance Concrete
Sep 30, 2008	Madison County Bridge Evaluation
Sep 30, 2008	Evaluation of a Bridge Constructed Using Accelerated Construction Practices
Aug 31, 2008	Evaluation of FRP Temporary Bypass Bridge
Jun 30, 2008	Development of LRFD Design Procedures for Bridge Piles in Iowa (TR-573)
May 31, 2008	Feasibility Investigation of Segmentally Precast Bridge Piers for Accelerated Construction
May 31, 2008	Analyze Wind Loading Data Collected During Hurricane Katrina
Apr 30, 2008	Laboratory and Field Testing and Evaluation of Precast Bridge Elements
Dec 31, 2007	Instrumentation and Monitoring of Precast, Post-tensioned Bridge Approach Pavement
Dec 31, 2007	Short-Term Monitoring of the Saylorville Reservoir Bridge for Wind-Induced Vibrations with Remote, Cellular-Based Notification
Mar 31, 2007	Evaluation of a Timber Bridge for the Secondary Road System Using FRP Reinforced Glulam Girders
Dec 31, 2006	Evaluation of a Single-Span Steel-Girder Bridge Using a Steel-Free Deck System in Tama County
Dec 31, 2006	Evaluation of a Prestressed Concrete Bridge Constructed using Ultra High-Performance Concrete
Feb 28, 2006	Evaluation of a Three-Span, Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridge Constructed with FRP Components
Dec 31, 2005	Monitoring Wind-Induced Vibrations/Stresses in a High Mast Lighting Tower (TR-518)
Sep 30, 2005	Remote Monitoring of Historic Covered Timber Bridges in Madison County for the Prevention of Arson and Vandalism
Sep 30, 2005	Development and Implementation of Design Recommendations for the Minimization of Timber Deck Panel Differential Deflection

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The Bridge Engineering Center is administered by Iowa State University's Institute for Transportation.