FHWA launches new nationwide seismic bridge design training. (Federal Highway Administration)

From: Public Roads | Date: September 22, 1996| Author: Keeley, James W. | Copyright information

The Federal Highway Administration has launched a nationwide seismic bridge design training to enable bridge designers to comply with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials bridge seismic design standards. The training utilized the expertise of practicing bridge engineers nationwide. A survey was also conducted to diagnose the current state of the practice. The combined talents of national seismic bridge and geotechnical experts were poured into the training progra...

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