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2008 Transportation Short Course:
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Session 7
Structures and Hydraulics I
Tuesday, October 14
Room: Rudder Auditorium

Speaker: Yuan Zhao
Title: Bridge Design Engineer
Company:
Location: Austin, TX
Presentation Title: Dallas I-45 Bridge Retrofit
Presentation Summary: This presentation introduces the distortion-induced fatigue problem observed in the Dallas I-45 Bridge, and the repair strategies and implementation plans determined for the upcoming bridge retrofit.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: I earned my doctoral degree in 2003 from the University of Kansas for conducting steel bridge fatigue repair studies for the Kansas Department of Transportation. Since joining TxDOT Bridge Division in 2003, I have been working as a bridge design engineer, and have been involved in the repair study of the Dallas I-45 Bridge for the last three years.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone
A keyboard and a mouse, and please have my PPT and PDF files open at the same time.
Speaker: Keith Ramsey
Title: Field Operations Director
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Austin, TX
Presentation Title: I-35 (Minnesota) Bridge Collapse
Presentation Summary: Update on findings into the cause of the IH 35 bridge collapse in Minnesota.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: I have overseen the bridge inspection program with TxDOT for the past 11 years. This not only includes routine bridge inspections but also fracture critical bridge inspections.
A/V Needs: walk-around microphone, LCD projector
Moderator: Mario Jorge
Title: District Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Pharr, TX
Presentation Title: Structures and Hydraulics
Presentation Summary: Structures and Hydraulics
Bio/Expertise Highlights: Structures and Hydraulics
A/V Needs: podium with microphone
Speaker: Michael O'Toole
Title: Director, Project Development
Company:
Location: Austin, TX
Presentation Title: Changes in the Highway Bridge Program
Presentation Summary: I will explain TxDOT's goals for improving the condition of bridges in Texas and how bridge projects are selected for the Highway Bridge Program in Texas.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: I am responsible for managing the federal Highway Bridge Program in Texas.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: John Holt
Title: Bridge Standards Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Austin, TX
Presentation Title: Progress of Tx Girder Implementation
Presentation Summary: A recap of the Tx Girder implementation plan combined with a brief description of individual Tx Girder projects let to date.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: Led team that developed Tx Girders.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Moderator: Larry Tegtmeyer
Title: District Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
Presentation Title:
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Bio/Expertise Highlights:
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Speaker: William Babbington
Title: Area Engineers
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: La Marque, TX
Presentation Title: Galveston Causeway Bridge
Presentation Summary: Construction of the new Galveston Causeway Bridge from beginning to ending.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: Construction Engineer 1985-1994, Assistant Area Engineer 1994-2006, Galveston Area Engineer 2006-present, five years supervision over entire life of new Causeway project. 27 years experience.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: Brian Merrill
Title: Bridge Construction & Maintenance Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Austin, TX
Presentation Title: Latest on Concrete Repair
Presentation Summary: Discuss the latest changes in specifications and practices for concrete repairs.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: I am the State Bridge Construction & Maintenance Engineer. My office is responsible for TxDOT concrete construction and repair specifications and design.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, walk-around microphone

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