TRB Webinar: Seismic Design of Bridge Abutments
TRB conducted a webinar on Thursday, September 28, 2017, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET that explored the latest research about theories on computing the ultimate passive force for abutment deflection. The webinar highlighted simple models and equations using different materials and geometries. The presenter discussed the effect of cyclic loading on lateral resistance and damping and provided case examples of a series of full-scale tests.
This webinar was organized by the TRB Standing Committee on Seismic Design and Performance of Bridges.
The slides are available.
Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu for instructions on receiving a copy of the recorded webinar.
Webinar Presenters
- Kyle Rollins, Brigham Young University
Moderated by: Ken Fishman, McMahon and Mann Consulting Engineers, PC
Professional Development Hour Information
A certificate for 2.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be provided to Professional Engineers (PEs) who register and attend the webinar as an individual. For groups, only the person that registers and attends the session will receive a PDH certificate. Certificates of Completion will be issued only to individuals who register for and attend the entire webinar session.
Individuals registered as Florida PEs are no longer required to email TRB with your license number to report your attendance. Instead, please use your certificate that TRB provides through RCEP.net as verification of your attendance to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
Please check with your licensing board to ensure that TRB webinar PDHs are approved by your board.
This webinar was developed in March 2017. TRB has met the standards and requirements of the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP by TRB. Complaints about registered providers may be sent to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20005. Website: www.RCEP.net.
Registration questions? Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu.
This Summary Last Modified On: 9/29/2017