Call for Abstracts

Submit your Abstracts using the link below

(2022 Call for Abstracts)

*The deadline to submit abstracts have passed

How to Submit Abstract

You are invited to submit an abstract of a formal paper to be considered for presentation at the conference. Abstracts are welcomed from bridge design engineers; consultants; fabricators; erectors; precasters; construction professionals; maintenance engineers; transportation officials; policy makers; marketing professionals; federal, state, and local agencies; city, county, and regional officials; industry suppliers; academicians; and bridge professionals with any aspect of bridge design, construction, or maintenance.

Those interested in presenting at the conference should submit a one-page abstract by 11:59 pm EDT, April 22, 2022. Abstracts must be submitted online at https://abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/abstract-submission/.

The authors of abstracts selected for presentation will have the option of submitting an extended abstract (minimum of 3 pages) or a full paper (maximum of 10 pages) for inclusion in the conference proceeding.

Conference Topics

The conference topics will include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

Design considerations	Substructure	Short- and long-term monitoring
Ultra High Performance Concrete	Automation and robotic construction	Nondestructive testing
Seismic issues	Foundations	Maintenance
Service life design	Innovative materials	Inspection
Accelerating retrofitting processes	International experiences	State ABC initiatives
Construction considerations	Research results	Contracting
Fabrication considerations	Lessons learned	Policy, planning, and procurement
Erection considerations	Cost comparison	Specifications
Constructability	Insurance issues	Budget and financing
Heavy moves	Analysis software	Public outreach
Traffic management	Visualization tools	Proprietary systems and technologies
Prefabricated elements and systems	Decision-making tools

Who Should Attend the Conference?

Bridge design engineers; consultants; fabricators; erectors; precasters; construction professionals; maintenance engineers; transportation officials; policy makers; marketing professionals; federal, state, and local agencies; city, county, and regional officials; industry suppliers; academicians; and bridge professionals with any aspect of bridge design, construction, or maintenance.

The focus of the conference will be on Accelerated Bridge Construction, including prefabricated bridge elements, systems, and technologies; policies; contracting methods; and marketing strategies that will facilitate accelerated construction of bridges using various materials and techniques. ABC projects successfully completed in the U.S. and overseas will be presented.

Contact Information

For more information, please send an email to msare001@fiu.edu or aazizina@fiu.edu, or call 954-895-7728.

Co-Sponsors

State Departments of Transportation and non-profit and bridge-related organizations and agencies will be co-sponsoring the 2022 ABC Conference. Following is the current list of Conference Co-Sponsors:

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Alabama Dept. of Transportation
Alaska DOT&PF
Arizona Dept. of Transportation
California Dept. of Transportation
Colorado Dept. of Transportation
Connecticut Dept. of Transportation
Delaware Dept. of Transportation
Florida Dept. of Transportation
Georgia Dept. of Transportation
Illinois Dept. of Transportation
Indiana Dept. of Transportation
Iowa Dept. of Transportation
Louisiana Dept. of Transp. & Dev.
Maine Dept. of Transportation
Michigan Dept. of Transportation
Missouri Dept. of Transportation
Minnesota Dept. of Transportation
Mississippi Dept. of Transportation
Nebraska Dept. of Transportation
Nevada Dept. of Transportation
Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation
Oregon Dept. of Transportation
Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation
Tennessee Dept. of Transportation
Texas Dept. of Transportation
Utah Dept. of Transportation
Vermont Agency of Transportation
Washington State DOT
West Virginia Dept. of Transportation
Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation
Wyoming Dept. of Transportation

To become a co-sponsor, please contact Atorod Azizinamini (aazizina@fiu.edu, 305-348-3821).

Accelerated Bridge Construction

University Transportation Center

(2022 Call for Abstracts)

*The deadline to submit abstracts have passed

Co-Sponsors

Sponsored and Organized by

Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center (ABC-UTC)