Course Description:

Slide-in bridge construction (SIBC) is one of several accelerated bridge construction (ABC) technologies being advanced by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Compared to more traditional methods of bridge construction, and due to its shorter work zone durations and reduced impacts on traffic, SIBC (like other ABC technologies) can:

• Increase safety for workers
• Enhance mobility
• Reduce environmental impacts

The goal of the course is to provide various key audiences with the essential information on slide-in bridge construction. Topics discussed in the workshop include:

• Definition of SIBC
• Benefits
• Challenges
• Costs
• Decision Making (when and where to use ABC and which type of ABC to use)
• Delivery Methods/Contracting
• Planning
• Design and Detailing
• Hardware and Equipment
• Submittals
• Media/Public Relations
• Case Studies

Learning Objectives:

1. The potential benefits of slide in bridge construction
2. Various issues to be considered when determining the feasibility of SIBC for a specific bridge project
3. The potential challenges and issues and issues related to planning, designing, and constructingan SIBC projects

Intended Audience:
All welcome

Pre-Requisites: 
None

Credits: 
4 PDH. 4 Technical CPWM Contact Hours

Presenters: 
Ted Green, PE

Sponsor:
This workshop is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and New Jersey Department of Transportation through the New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program.

University Smoking Policy:
Rutgers University is committed to providing and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students, employees, guests, and visitors. The use of all tobacco products and tobacco related products, including E-cigarettes, is prohibited on all property that is owned, operated, leased, occupied, or controlled by the University. Therefore, smoking is no longer permitted outside of the CAIT building. Those who violate the new policy will be asked to leave the premises.