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).

Sponsored and Organized by

Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center (ABC-UTC)

Florida International University
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
www.abc-utc.fiu.edu

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Florida International University
10555 W. Flagler Street, EC 3680
Miami, FL 33174

Atorod Azizinamini
Phone: (305) 348-0074
Email: aazizina@fiu.edu

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