Laterals and Cross Frames for Permanent and Temporary Conditions [B5] 2025

This session will discuss the lastest AASHTO 10th Edition provisions for stability bracing in steel bridge systems and benefits of flange level bracing provided near the ends of spans to improve stability of the girder system during erection. The session will also discuss the relatively new AASHTO Guide Specifications for Wind Loads on Bridges During Construction and a case study on how the specifications were interpreted and implemented on a continuous plate girder project in Iowa.

Source: NASCC
Year: 2025

Speaker(s): Aidan Bjelland, Trevor Pence