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Temporary Steel Bridges Webinar: Modular Solutions for Temporary Forest Roads & Other Applications, 2-Part Series

Free webinar hosted by the New England Regional Council on Forest Engineering (NER.COFE) and presented by the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance

Dates and Times:

Friday, March 26, 2021 • 12:30 – 1:30 PM ET (TOMORROW)
Friday, April 2, 2021 • 12:30 – 1:30 PM ET

Overview:

Temporary steel bridges provide a rapid, flexible, durable and cost-effective solution for a variety of sites requiring a temporary crossing. These structures can be used to provide detours to direct traffic around road construction sites during bridge replacement, repair, or in emergency situations. Temporary steel bridges also allow safe and efficient access for workers, heavy off-road vehicles, machinery, and equipment.

In cooperation with the Council on Forest Engineering, members of the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) will present a “not too technical” 2-part webinar series that covers the cost-effective design, installation, maintenance, and use of temporary steel bridges.

Credits:

NER.COFE will provide 1 category 1 forester licensing credit with both the State of Maine and SAF (Society of American Foresters).

Agenda:

Part 1: Friday, March 26, 2021 (12:30 – 1:30 PM ET)

1. Temporary bridge solutions: Exploring the benefits of Accelerated Modular Steel Bridge Construction

• Nick Rotondo, New England Sales Manager, Acrow

2. Modular and Portable Bridges: Cost-effective Tools in the Bridge Program Toolbox

• Kathryn Van Hecke, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region

Part 2: Friday, April 2, 2021 (12:30 – 1:30 PM ET)

1. Modular Rolled Girder Bridge and Structural Plate Buried Bridge Options

• Glenn Robie, Contech Engineered Solutions Bridge Consultant

2. Galvanized Options/Case Studies

• Melissa Lindsley, Executive Director, American Galvanizers Association

Registration:

Advanced free registration is required for this meeting through the University of Wyoming’s Zoom system. Licensing/recertification credits will be provided by COFE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.