Current Projects--Bridge Engineering Center, Iowa State University

See also presentations given by BEC staff and students.

End Date	Title
Aug 30, 2010	Evaluation of a Bridge Constructed with Ultra High Performance Concrete
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
Dec 31, 2009	Modified Sheet Pile Abutments for Low Volume Bridges (TR-568)
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
Oct 31, 2007	Field Evaluation of Timber Preservation Treatments for Iowa Highway Applications (IHRB-05-10)
Jun 30, 2007	Use of Ultra-High Performance Concrete in Geotechnical and Sub-structure Applications (TR-558)
Apr 30, 2007	Development of an Improved integral Abutment-to-Approach Slab Connection
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	Short-Term Monitoring of the Saylorville Reservoir Bridge for Wind-Induced Vibrations with Remote, Cellular-Based Notification
Dec 31, 2006	Evaluation of a Prestressed Concrete Bridge Constructed using Ultra High-Performance Concrete
Jul 31, 2006	Field Testing of Railroad Flat Car Bridges
Apr 30, 2006	Performance Evaluation of Steel Bridges, Phase II (TR-493)
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	Enhancement of Wisconsin DOT NDE Capabilities
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
Aug 31, 2005	Evaluation of a Steel Girder Bridge Strengthened Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer Plates
Dec 31, 2004	Development of Acceptable Live Load Deflection Criteria for Various Timber Superstructure and Deck Types
Dec 31, 2004	Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Glued Laminated Helper Stringers

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 Center for Transportation Research and Education.