Thursday, November 12, 2015
Topic:
Heat-Straightening of Riveted Built-up Steel Bridge Girders - 1.0 PDH
Location:
Valley Forge Casino Resort (formerly Radisson)
1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406
1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Meeting Area Location: Laurel Ballroom on the casino side of the resort (use casino entrance for easiest access to ballroom).
Cost**:
members $45; non-members $50; students $15
Description:
Heat-straightening a steel bridge girder is an economical and relatively quick way to repair impact damage. However, built-up I-girders can pose problems in successfully bringing the girder back to its original shape. This presentation presents a successful heat-straightening repair of a riveted built up I-girder with two coverplates. Repair calculations, restraining force estimation, and steel repairs for this project as well as recommendations for other similar repairs will be discussed.
Presenter:
Michael Urban, PE
Mr. Urban is a Structural Engineer for Gannett Fleming in Valley Forge, PA. Mr. Urban earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in Architectural and Civil Engineering from Drexel University and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University. Mr. Urban has conducted extensive research on the evaluation, heat-straightening repair, and testing of severely damaged steel girders through the NCHRP project titled “Heat-Straightening Repair of Damaged Steel Bridge Girders: Fatigue and Fracture Performance”. He has several published papers on various heat-straightening topics. His heat-straightening experience also includes developing and reviewing specifications and procedures for state agencies and contractors.
Meeting schedule:
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Social and Registration
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Dinner (chicken/fish/vegetarian) - please note preference in response
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Program
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Dinner (chicken/fish/vegetarian) - please note preference in response
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Program
To register (REQUIRED):
Register Here, or you may email James Deeney <JDeeney@gfnet.com> or call
(610) 650-8101 by the Friday before the meeting (11/6/2015).
(610) 650-8101 by the Friday before the meeting (11/6/2015).
Mail check payable to SEI-Phila Chapter (or bring it to the meeting) to:
SEI Treasurer Mr. Joe Fazio c/o HNTB
SEI Treasurer Mr. Joe Fazio c/o HNTB
1650 Arch Street, Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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