Structural Decisions and Lifecycle Considerations in Bridge Rehabilitation or Replacement
Retaining major components when addressing aging infrastructure extends service life and reduces material demand.
October 1, 2026
Resurrecting the Last Combination Post Truss
The 1869 Bell Ford Bridge, the last of its kind, was reconstructed using the original salvaged wrought iron, surviving timber members, and modern structural analysis.
October 1, 2026
Reinventing the Suspension Bridgefor an Urban Crossing
Flat steel plate ribbons and fan-like masts on the 16 Tech Bridge bring a first-of-its-kind structure to Indianapolis, linking innovation with community.
October 1, 2026
Modeling and Development of Impact Loads on Marine Structures Due to Vessel Collision
Achieving reliable predictions for structural performance during collisions demands advanced techniques such as finite element analysis, strut-and-tie idealizations for force transfer, and specialized computational tools capable of capturing contact behavior, structural nonlinearity, and system-level response.
October 1, 2026
Historic Structures: Alton, Illinois Bridge 1894
Alton, Illinois is located approximately 6-miles upstream from St. Louis and 200-miles south of the Burlington Bridge. CB&Q began planning a bridge at Alton in 1879 with the idea of a line that ran north of the city to the west and then down to St. Louis.
June 2, 2026
Friendship Bridge Connects Brazil and Paraguay
The completion of the Ponte da Integração Brasil-Paraguai, the friendship bridge linking Brazil and Paraguay, is a long-awaited second connection between the two countries with a main span of 470 meters, making it the longest in Latin America. A project of […]
January 8, 2025
Ralph Wilson Park Bridge Successfully Installed Over I-190 in Buffalo
A major milestone was achieved in the transformation of Ralph Wilson Park, as a 266-foot pedestrian bridge was successfully installed over the I-190 in Buffalo, New York. Designed with community input to enhance access to the waterfront, the new bridge […]
November 6, 2024
ODOT Taps Woolpert for Bridge Replacement, Maintenance Contracts
The Ohio Department of Transportation has hired Woolpert for two separate engineering contracts to support bridge maintenance, repair, and replacement projects throughout the state.The first contract supports ODOT District 9’s bridge replacement projects on State Route 772 in a rural […]
September 4, 2024
University of Florida Wins 2024 Student Steel Bridge Competition
Student engineers from the University of Florida secured their fourth straight first-place overall win in the 2024 Student Steel Bridge Competition (SSBC) National Finals on June 1, breaking the consecutive titles record they set themselves in 2023. Louisiana Tech University […]
June 5, 2024
Advanced Analysis Solutions for Buildings and Infrastructure
Date/Time: September 25, 12:00 pm Central In Structural Design and Analysis, there’s an increasing need for designing, maintaining, and extending the lifespan of complex, sustainable infrastructure to address the growing number of extreme natural events and safety threats. Engineers are […]
August 30, 2024
From Cracks to Strength: Modern Concrete Repair Approaches – MAPEI Sponsored Webinar
Presented on: Nov 15, 2023 12:00 PM CST The maintenance and repair of deteriorating concrete structures have become increasingly critical in ensuring the longevity and safety of our built environment. This presentation explores innovative strategies for concrete repair, incorporating Fiber-Reinforced […]
October 17, 2023
Steel Castings for Enhanced Performance and Aesthetics of Structures
Presented on: September 21, 2022 The use of steel castings in the design and construction of building and bridge structures is a fast-growing trend in the United States as casting manufacturing offers unparalleled geometric freedom in structural steel. As such, […]
August 24, 2022
Strengthening of Concrete Structures with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Systems
Presented on: March 9, 2022 The fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials used for decades in the aerospace industry are now being used to strengthen existing concrete structures. The use of these materials as external reinforcement for concrete structures has […]
February 4, 2022
Corrosion Mitigation of Traditionally Reinforced Concrete Structures
Presented on: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Corrosion of the reinforcing steel in concrete structures is the number one reason for premature deterioration of these structures. The cost of repairing this deterioration across North America easily runs into the billions of […]
August 30, 2021
