Articles in this Issue
A State of the Practice Guide to Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems
A new manual available from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides transportation agencies, contractors, and consultants with information and guidance on the state of the practice for accelerated bridge construction across the country. Connection Details for Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (Pub. No. FHWA-IF-09-010) features 150 connection details from a range of accelerated bridge construction projects.
Highways for LIFE Extends 2009 Project Solicitation
The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Highways for LIFE (HfL) program has extended its solicitation of grant applications for fiscal year (FY) 2009 demonstration construction projects. Applications will be evaluated on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to States that have not yet received HfL funds.
State Experiences with FHWA RealCost Software Showcased at Technical Forum
More than 60 attendees learned more about the fundamentals of Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) and discussed their own experiences in applying LCCA principles using the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) RealCost software at FHWA's Life Cycle Cost Analysis Technical Forum, held April 21, 2009, in St. Louis, Missouri. Forum participants were also introduced to the latest version of RealCost. LCCA is an analytical tool that provides a cost comparison between two or more competing design alternatives, evaluating agency and user costs over the life of the various alternatives.
Excellence in Utility Relocation and Accommodation 2009
The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) 2009 Excellence in Utility Relocation and Accommodation Awards took place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 20, 2009. The awards recognize outstanding innovations that have significantly advanced how transportation agencies relocate or accommodate utilities on surface transportation projects. Awards were presented in the following categories: Project Development, Construction Management, Innovation, and Leadership.
FHWA Offers Training Course on Bridge Safety Inspections
A new course from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) National Highway Institute (NHI) aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills for conducting bridge inspections. Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (Course No. FHWA-NHI-130055) will be held from August 3-14, 2009, in Arlington, Virginia. Additional sessions are scheduled to be held in Montgomery, Alabama, and Topeka, Kansas.
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