Technology Sharing Initiative (TSI)

Technology Sharing Initiative (TSI) Iowa
Summary of Takeaways and Ideas for Sharing

April 15-17, 2015
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Office of Infrastructure
Office of Asset Management, Pavement and Construction
Construction Management Team
By:
Romeo R. Garcia
Bridge & Tunnel Construction Engineer
In Partnership with:
Chris Cromwell
Iowa Division Bridge Engineer
Maria Drozd
Maine Division Bridge Engineer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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INTRODUTION & PURPOSE of TSI
GENERAL APPROACH TO CONDUCTING THE TSI
SUMMARY OF KEY TAKEAWAYS - IDEAS FOR SHARING
Successful Practices
Standard Designs for State and County Bridges
Accelerated Bridge Construction
Maintenance, Preservation, Rehabilitation, Inspection, and Rating Practices
Bridge Maintenance Manual
Weathering Steel Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Techniques
Preparation of Plans for Repair of Bridges
Bridge Inspection Manual
Bridge Load Rating Manual
Emergency Response Manual
Ancillary Structures / Light Towers
Research Activities
Special Investigations
ISU Structures Lab Visit
Projects Visited / Highlights
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IOWA DOT ITEMS OF INTEREST AND/OR NEED

Ends of Pre-stressed Concrete I-Beams/ Options for addressing corrosion issues
Training in use of NDE technologies
Full-depth Deck Cracking Causes (concrete beams vs steel beams)
UAV bridge inspection technologies
Involvement in ABC training events/activities
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MEETINGS AND ATTENDEES
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Iowa DOT Bridge Office and & ISU Meeting April 16, 2015
ISU Structures Lab Visit April 16, 2015
Visit to 3 Iowa Bridge Projects April 15, 2015
FHWA Division Office Meeting April 17, 2015
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APPENDIX A IOWA TSI AGENDA
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APPENDIX B DISCUSSION GUIDE
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Technology Sharing Initiative (TSI)

Iowa
April 15-17, 2015
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The construction management team within the Office of Infrastructure, Office of Asset Management,
Pavements and Construction has embarked upon a Technology Sharing Initiative (TSI) within the area of
bridges and structures. The TSI consists of visits to select states across the country for the purpose of
identifying underutilized market ready technologies and/or best practices including current research activities
that may be shared with others.
This report documents the second of such visits which took place in Iowa on April 15-17, 2015.
SUMMARY OF TAKEAWAYS IDEAS FOR SHARING:
The following bridge design and construction technologies, best practices, and research activities were shared
by Iowa DOT representatives.
Iowa has been successfully utilizing standard bridge plans since about 1915 (old truss standards) for
both State and County owned bridges. The use of these standards has resulted in much savings in both
time and cost to prepare project plans.
Someone once said that policy is what closes the gap between innovation and deployment. Iowa has
a very active and successful ABC program owed in part to a well-documented policy on ABC as well as a
very active ABC research program.
Maintenance, Preservation, Rehabilitation, Inspection, and Rating Practices
Iowa has recently developed a Bridge Maintenance Manual which provides excellent information and
guidance to bridge maintenance personnel. The manual is very well organized and easy to follow.
In addition to the manual noted above, Iowa Dot has completed a study on Assessment of
Weathering Steel Bridge Performance in Iowa and Development of Inspection and Maintenance
Techniques. The combination of identified inspection and maintenance techniques provides for an
excellent preservation strategy for weathering steel bridges.
Additionally, Iowa has developed very detailed guidance on the preparation of plans for the repair
(rehabilitation) of bridges. The guidance includes much information on proper identification and
evaluation of needed repairs for all bridge elements.
As a compliment to the Bridge Maintenance Manual noted above, Iowa has also recently developed
manuals on Bridge Inspection, Rating, and Emergency Response, all of which provide excellent
information and guidance in these areas of the overall bridge program.
As a result of a collapse of a 140 foot High Mast Lighting Towers (HMLT) in Sioux City, Iowa in
November of 2003, Iowa has performed various investigations and research on the behavior and
design of these structures including retrofit options. As a result of these studies, various HMLTs have
been retrofitted in Iowa.
Research Activities
Iowa has a very active and significant highway and bridge research program coordinated through the
Iowa Highway Research Board (IHRB) which was established in 1949 by the Iowa State Highway
Commission. The membership of IHRB consists of State, County, and Municipality Engineers, as well as
representatives from both Iowa State University and the University of Iowa. Included in this report is a
summary of recent research activities in the area of bridges and structures supported by the IHRB and
which may be of special interest to other States.
Special Investigations
In addition to the research activates noted above, Iowa DOT shared some information about various
bridge related Special Investigations that they have conducted which are included in this report and
which may be of special interest to other States.
Three separate ABC related research activities were observed during a visit to the ISU Structures Lab
and are described in the report.
Projects Visited / Highlights
Three separate bridge projects were visited for the purpose of getting acquainted with how bridges are
built in Iowa. These bridge visits are described in the report along with items of general interest.
Iowa Items of interest and/or need
Iowa expressed an interest in receiving information on the following items:
Ends of Pre-stressed Concrete I-Beams/ Options for addressing corrosion issues
Full-depth Deck Cracking Causes (concrete beams vs steel beams)
Technology Sharing Initiative (TSI)

Iowa
April 15-17, 2015
INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE OF TSI

The construction management team within the Office of Infrastructure, Office of Asset Management,
Pavements and Construction has embarked upon a Technology Sharing Initiative (TSI) within the area of
bridges and structures. This TSI consists of a tour of select states across the country for the purpose of
identifying underutilized market ready technologies and/or best practices including current research activities
that may be shared with others.
There are currently a number of initiatives underway that are aligned to accomplish such transfer and sharing
of information. The programs listed below all provide avenues or opportunities for sharing of technologies &
best practices. This TSI is intended to serve as a compliment to these well-established programs:
Innovative Bridge Research and Development (IBRD)
Innovative Bridge Research and Construction (IBRC)
Highways for Life (HLF)
Every Day Counts (EDC)
State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Incentive
Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2)
In selecting states for this TSI, there is no specific criterion for making such a selection. Rather, the selection is
mostly based on the availability of the states to share whats going on in their states within the area of bridges
and structures. Otherwise, states are being selected somewhat at random with the goal that they will
represent a good mix of states in terms of geographical location and size of bridge program (small, medium
and large). Under this TSI, plans are currently underway to perform tours of about 6 to 10 states by the end
of 2015.
This report documents the second of such visits which took place in Iowa on April 15-16, 2015.
GENERAL APPROACH TO CONDUCTING THE TSI:

Each TSI consist of a two to three day visit of the selected states with assistance provided by the Division
Bridge Engineer in organizing and setting up the agenda for the visit.
The agenda for the visit over the 2 or 3 day period may be set up in consideration of the following possible
activities or other activities that may present themselves as opportunities to take advantage of:
Visit the FHWA Division Office to meet with the Division Administrator & Assistant Division
Administrator (including the Division Bridge Engineer/Technology Lead and other interested staff
members)
Visit with the State DOT Bridge Office (including the Bridge Standards Unit and Office of Bridge
Research)
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Visit with a State Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) center

Visit with a bridge research facility (e.g. University that is working closely with State DOT)
Visit with a local steel or concrete fabrication plant
Visit with a local or regional Associated General Contractors (AGC) Office
Visit an active or recently completed Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), Construction
Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), or Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects as time permits
To stimulate or provoke a discussion about the characteristics of the bridge program within a given state a
Discussion Guide consisting of 17 possible areas of discussion is provided ahead of the visit. There is no
expectation that all 17 areas will be covered during the visit and there is no expectation that written responses
be provided by the host state. However, any written responses or narratives about specific bridge
technologies or practices are much appreciated.
The agenda developed for the Iowa TSI is included in Appendix A.
The discussion guide is included in Appendix B.
SUMMARY OF TAKEAWAYS IDEAS FOR SHARING:

The following bridge design and construction technologies, best practices, and research activities were shared
by Iowa & ISU representatives (some web site links are provided for further information):
Iowa has been successfully utilizing standard bridge plans since about 1915 (old truss standards) for
both State and County owned bridges. Current standard plans are mostly for single and 3 span
concrete slab, pre-stressed concrete I-beam, and rolled steel beam bridges for various widths and
length. On the average, a time savings of about 30% (local system can be much higher) is realized as a
result of the use of these standards. All counties use standard plans in some form. On the other hand,
about 90% of state projects utilize standard details (not complete designs). These standards can be
found on the Iowa Bridge website at: http://www.iowadot.gov/bridge/index.htm#
Someone once said that policy is what closes the gap between innovation and deployment. Iowa has a very
active and successful ABC program owed in part to a well-documented policy on ABC as well as a very active ABC
research program. The link below takes us to Iowas policy on ABC. The policy is very well rounded and contains
an excellent decision making flowchart and process for the identification of opportunities to utilize
ABC. http://www.iowadot.gov/bridge/policy/08-00-00AbcLRFD.pdf . Additionally, please see section below
under Research Activities for various ABC related research that has been conducted in Iowa.
Maintenance, Preservation, Rehabilitation, Inspection, & Load Rating Practices

Iowa has recently developed a Bridge Maintenance Manual which provides excellent information and
guidance to bridge maintenance personnel. Common problems and consequences of poor
maintenance as well as repair procedures are outlined and described in the manual for all bridge
elements such as deck joints, decks, overlays, drainage systems, railings, bearings, superstructures,
substructures, approaches & approach slabs and other miscellaneous bridge elements. The manual is
very well organized and easy to follow. This manual can be found at:
https://siims.iowadot.gov/IowaDOT_BridgeMaintenanceManual_01JAN2014_FINAL.pdf
In addition to the manual noted above, Iowa Dot has completed a study on Assessment of
Weathering Steel Bridge Performance in Iowa and Development of Inspection and Maintenance
Techniques which is found at:
http://www.iowadot.gov/research/reports/Year/2013/fullreports/Iowa_Weathering_Steel_Final_Repo
rt_2-21-2013.pdf The combination of identified inspection and maintenance techniques provides for
an excellent preservation strategy for weathering steel bridges.
Additionally, Iowa has developed very detailed guidance on the preparation of plans for the repair
(rehabilitation) of bridges. The guidance includes much information on proper identification and
evaluation of needed repairs for all bridge elements. This guidance is found in Chapter 12 of their
bridge design manual at the following link: http://www.iowadot.gov/bridge/policy/12-0100RepairLRFD.pdf
Iowa has also recently developed a Bridge Inspection Manual which provides excellent information
and guidance to bridge inspection personnel. The manual documents policies and procedures for
bridge inspection and is intended to ensure uniformity and the use of best practices in the inspection
of bridges. The manual is very well organized and easy to follow. This manual can be found at:
https://siims.iowadot.gov/IowaDOT_BridgeInspectionManual.pdf
In the addition to the manuals noted above, Iowa has also recently developed a Load Rating Manual
which serves as an excellent supplement to the AASHTO Manual on Bridge Evaluation. The manual
documents policies, guidelines and procedures for load rating and posting of bridges. The manual is
very well organized and easy to follow. This manual can be found at:
https://siims.iowadot.gov/IowaDOT_BridgeRatingManual_01JAN2014_FINAL.pdf
Last but not least, Iowa has developed an Emergency Response Manual for Over Height Collisions to
Bridges which should be of particular interest to other states as the occurrence of such collisions is
quite common across the country. The manual provides guidance on desired procedures following an
over height collision and is well organized and easy to follow. The manual can be found at:
https://siims.iowadot.gov/IowaDOT_EmergencyResponseManualForBridges.pdf
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As a result of a collapse of a 140 foot High Mast Lighting Towers (HMLT) in Sioux City, Iowa in
November of 2003, Iowa has performed various investigations and research on the behavior and
design of these structures including retrofit options. In most cases, failure of HMLT structures has
been the result of wind load-induced fatigue cracking, generally found at the baseplate-to-column
weld, hand-hole detail, and to a lesser extend anchor rods. As a result of these studies, various HMLTs
have been retrofitted in Iowa. Some related studies are documented in the following presentation and
reports:
Iowas High-Mast Lighting Towers: A Proactive Approach to a Problem.
http://www.iowadot.gov/bridge/special_projects/hmlp_pres.pdf
Field Instrumentation and Testing of High-Mast Lighting Towers in the State of Iowa. Draft Final
Report January 2006
http://www.iowadot.gov/bridge/special_projects/hmlp_high_mast_draft_final_report.pdf
Field and Laboratory Studies on High-Mat Lighting Towers in Iowa (Proceedings of Mid-Continental
Transportation Research Symposium, Ames, Iowa August 2007)
http://www.iowadot.gov/bridge/special_projects/hmlp_connor_tower.pdf
NCHRP Report 718 Fatigue Loading & Design Methodology for High Mast Lighting Towers, December
2012 http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_718.pdf
Research Activities
Iowa has a very active and significant highway and bridge research program coordinated through the
Iowa Highway Research Board (IHRB) which was established in 1949 by the Iowa State Highway
Commission. The membership of IHRB consists of State, County, and Municipality Engineers, as well as
representatives from both Iowa State University and the University of Iowa. Listed below is a summary
of recent research activities in the area of bridges and structures supported by the IHRB and which may
be of special interest to other States. Additional information on these research activities is included in
the Annual Report of the IHRB http://www.iowadot.gov/research/pdf/IHRBAnnualReport.pdf and
research reports are available at www.iowadot.gov/research/reports.html . Additional links are
noted for some of the research activities.
Iowa ABC Connections
http://www.bec.iastate.edu/research/detail.cfm?projectID=-1728428988
Connection Details of Adjacent Precast Concrete Box Beam Bridges

http://www.bec.iastate.edu/research/detail.cfm?projectID=407500380
Testing of Multi-Performance Level Box Beam Standards

Design and Performance Verification of a Bridge/Column/Footing/Pile System for Accelerated Bridge
Construction (ABC)
Standards for Single Span Prefabricated Bridges Concept Development
http://www.iowadot.gov/research/reports/Year/2014/fullreports/TR-663_final.pdf
Structural Characterization of a UHPC Waffle Bridge Deck and its Connections

http://publications.iowa.gov/17917/2/IADOT_InTrans_Aaleti_Structural_Characterization_UHPC_Waffle_Bridge
_Deck_2014_summary.pdf
Connection Details and Field Implementation of UHPC Piles - Phase II: Use of Ultra-High Performance
Concrete in Geotechnical and Substructure Applications
Development of Self-Cleaning Box Culvert Design - Phase II (This technology has very wide application
and is very promising.)
http://www.iowadot.gov/research/reports/Year/2009/abstracts/TR%20545%20Tech%20Brief.pdf
Mitigation of Sedimentation at Multi-Box Culverts

An Adaptive Field Detection Method for Bridge Scour Monitoring Using Motion-Sensing Radio
Transponders (RFIDs)
Development of Cost-Effective Timber Bridge Repair Techniques
Laboratory and Field Evaluation of a Composite Glue-Laminated Girder to Deck Connection
Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Iowa Bridges
Maintenance and Design of Steel Abutment Piles in Iowa Bridges

Methods for Removing Concrete Decks from Bridge Girders
Evaluation and Testing of a Light-Weight Fine Aggregate (LWA) Concrete Bridge Deck
Investigation of Negative Moment Reinforcing in Bridge Decks
Investigation of the causes of Transverse Bridge Deck Cracking
Evaluate the Need for Longitudinal Median Joints in Bridge Decks on dual Structures
Investigation of Field Corrosion Performance and Bond/Development Length of Galvanized

Reinforcing Steel
Updating Bridge Rails on Low Volume Roads in Iowa
http://www.iowadot.gov/research/reports/Year/2010/abstracts/TR-592%20Tech%20Brief.pdf
Special Investigations:
In addition to the research activates noted above, Iowa DOT shared some information about the
following Special Investigations that they have conducted and which may be of special interest to
other States:
Feasibility Study for Detection and Quantification of Corrosion in Bridge Barrier Rails
Evaluation of Hand Held Infrared Cameras for Bridge Deck Inspection

http://www.iowadot.gov/research/reports/Year/2013/fullreports/Handheld%20Infrared%20Camera%20Evaluation.pdf
Evaluation of Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing for Bridge Inspection

http://www.iowadot.gov/research/reports/Year/2013/fullreports/Phased%20array%20UT.pdf
Iowa Mass Concrete for Bridge Foundations Study Phase II

http://www.iowadot.gov/research/reports/Year/2014/abstracts/mass_concrete_ii_t2.pdf
Fatigue life evaluation (Load testing/Remaining service life/Retrofit alternatives)
Demonstration of Load Rating Capabilities through Physical Load Testing 2013

http://publications.iowa.gov/14920/
Development of Bridge Load Testing Process for Load Evaluation
http://www.iowadot.gov/research/reports/Year/2003andolder/fullreports/tr445.pdf
Retrofit Methods for Distortion Cracking Problems in Plate Girder Bridges
http://www.iowadot.gov/research/reports/Year/2003andolder/fullreports/tr436.pdf
Performance of Cathodic Protection Systems

Performance of Deck Reinforcing (Expoxy/Galvanized/Mixed)
Bridge Deck Condition Assessment Using Non-Destructive Testing Methods
http://www.iowadot.gov/bridge/nondestructive_test.htm
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The following structures research activities were observed at the ISU Structures lab:
Connection Details of Adjacent Precast Concrete Box Beam Bridges
Design & Performance Verification of Bridge Column/Footing/Pile System For ABC

Evaluate the panel-to-panel connection detail that will be used in Little Silver Creek Bridge.
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Projects Visited:
As part of this TSI, 3 Iowa projects were visited for the purpose of getting acquainted with how bridges
are built in Iowa. These bridge visits are described below along with items of general interest:
First project visited was in the in Des Moines Urban Area: NHS-U-1945(409)-8G-77, new alignment of
Martin Luther King Boulevard from SE 15th Street to SE 30th Street consisting of new grade for a 4-lane
divided roadway and PCC pavement for the EB lanes. The work includes two single span bridges for
grade separated railroad crossing, a multi-use trail/sidewalk, storm sewer, water service, and sanitary
sewer.
During this visit, one of the bridges was nearing completion and the second bridge was being prepared
for a concrete deck placement. All deck elements appeared to be appropriately assembled and ready
for concrete placement.
Noticed slender reinforcement in barrier attractive design friendly re-bar cage.

http://www.iowadot.gov/bridge/standards/english/EnglishDeckRailBridges.pdf
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Second project visited was in Des Moines

This was existing bridge BR 505025 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy over the Des Moines River.
This bridge is multi girder pre-stressed concrete I beam bridge with intermediate steel diaphragms and
concrete end diaphragms. Noticed steel plate embedded in bottom flange of pre-stressed concrete I
girders as part of bearing assembly. Some states use this type of detail, while others do not embed any
metal in the bottom flange but rather rely strictly on the use of an elastomeric pad. This is a State
preference. The bearing assembly appeared to be functionally very well.
This bridge is a very aesthetically pleasing bridge.
Third project was a rural bridge deck replacement project including some painting and minor rehab of
the steel superstructure located on IA 316 over Des Moines River (BRFN-316-3(14)39-17). Deck
forming operations were underway with some rehab of superstructure members during this visit. All
work appeared to be safe and well done.
Noticed nicely stockpiled and well protected epoxy coated reinforcing steel.
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IOWA DOT ITEMS OF INTEREST AND/OR NEED

Iowa DOT is interested in receiving information in following areas:
Ends of Pre-stressed Concrete I-Beams
As a result of issues with deterioration of the ends of pre-stressed concrete girders, Iowa DOT is
exploring options for protecting the ends of the girders to provide for better protection of the prestressing strands which are cut flush with the end of the beam as part of the fabrication process/detail.
Iowa DOT is also interested in receiving in-depth training in the use of specialized NDT methods for
bridge inspection, including the use of ultrasonic testing and underwater sonar testing equipment as
well as expectations on the use of the equipment.
Full-depth Deck Cracking
Iowa DOT is interested in determination of causes for full-depth deck cracking of bridge decks as
related to type of superstructure (e.g. concrete/bulb tee vs steel).
Iowa DOT is also interested in UAV inspection technologies.
There is also an interest in participation in training activities in the use of ABC methods such as Slide-inbridge construction (SIBC).
MEETINGS AND ATTENDEES:

Iowa DOT Bridge Office and & ISU Meeting - April 16, 2015
Norm McDonald, Iowa State Bridge Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Gary Novey, Assistant State Bridge Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Ahmad Abu-Hawash, Chief Structural Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Annette Jeffers, Automation Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Scott Neubauer, Bridge Maintenance Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Michael J. Todsen, Special Projects Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Gordon Port, Bridge Preservation Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Ping Lia, Bridge Rating Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Dave Claman, Preliminary Design Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Jim Nelson, Final Design Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Dean Bierwagen, Final Design Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Stuart Nielsen, Methods Engineer (Standards), Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Wayne A. Sunday, Structures Construction Field Engineer, Iowa DOT
Vanessa Goetz, Office of Research, Iowa DOT
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Brent Phares, Iowa State University

Chris Cromwell, FHWA Iowa Division Bridge
Maria Drozd FHWA Maine Division Bridge Engineer
Romeo R. Garcia, FHWA Bridge & Tunnel Construction Engineer, Office of Infrastructure
ISU Structures Lab Visit April 16, 2015
Ahmad Abu-Hawash, Chief Structural Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Michael J. Todsen, Special Projects Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Ping Lu, Bridge Rating Engineer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Vanessa Goetz, Office of Research, Iowa DOT
Brent Phares, Iowa State University
Scott Neubauer, Office of Bridges & Structures, Iowa DOT
Visit to 3 Iowa Bridge Projects April 15, 2015
Scott Almeida, Resident Engineer, Kirkham Michael (Des Moines Projects only)
Travis Hamel, Resident Engineer, Maine DOT, Invited Guest
FHWA Division Office Meeting April 17, 2015

Jeff McEwen, Acting Division Administrator
Andrew Wilson, Program Delivery Team Leader
Chris Cromwell, Iowa Division Bridge Engineer
Maria Drozd, Maine Division Bridge Engineer
This was a general meeting to introduce the purpose for the Technology Sharing Initiative.
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APPENDIX A IOWA TSI AGENDA

Wednesday, April 15, 2015
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Visit three Iowa projects in Des Moines Area
Thursday, April 16, 2015

8:00 am 2:00 pm
Iowa DOT Bridge Office and & ISU Meeting
2:00 3:00 pm
ISU Structures Lab Tour
3:00 4:00 pm
Iowa DOT Materials Lab Tour
Friday April 17, 2015

8:00 am 10:00 am
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FHWA Division Office Meeting
APPENDIX B DISCUSSION GUIDE

1. What new bridge technologies is the State using on a regular or experimental basis?
2. What technologies or best practices in the area of bridge construction has the State found to be most successful
(whether new or old)?
a. What is Iowas experience in the use of standard bridge plans for State owned or Local Agency Bridges?
b. What is Iowas practice in the design of bridge approach slabs and integral abutments?
3. What IBRD, IBRC, EDC, STIC, SHRP2 or other related technologies is the State pursuing as a standard practice in
the area of bridges? What challenges or impacts are these initiatives introducing and how are they being
communicated with design, construction and maintenance personnel?
4. It is understood that ATCs are currently not utilized in Iowa. Does the State have any plans to allow for ATCs in
the near future?
5. To what extend is the State using 3D modeling for bridges? This will be discussed during the 3D workshop.
6. To what extend is 3D modeling being used in the fabrication of steel and concrete bridge members? See above.
7. What are the most common bridge superstructure types being utilized in the State for both on system and off
system bridges?
8. What are the most common deep foundation types utilized in the State for both end bearing and friction type
systems? What verification testing is State using to validate performance?
9. To what extend are spread footings on soils utilized in the State including ground pre-conditioning systems for
such use?
10. To what extend are GRS/IBS systems used in the State?
11. What is the States experience with the use of stay-in-place steel or concrete deck forms?
12. What are some common bridge deck overlay or deck surface treatment systems used in the State (with or
without membranes)? How are deck repair/rehabilitation/replacement actions identified?
13. What is the States experience with the use re-bar corrosion protection systems beyond epoxy coated re-bars,
such as galvanized or stainless steel? Is State moving towards performance based or service life deck design?
14. Does the State have standardized bridge maintenance or repair techniques? Who decides on needed actions?
15. What bridge construction and/or maintenance related testing equipment is the State currently utilizing,
researching, or experimenting with?
16. What contracting methods are commonly utilized on bridge projects?
17. What structural training and technical design or construction guidance from the FHWA would be most helpful to
your agency?
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Summary of Takeaways and Ideas for Sharing

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

INTRODUTION & PURPOSE of TSI

GENERAL APPROACH TO CONDUCTING THE TSI

SUMMARY OF KEY TAKEAWAYS - IDEAS FOR SHARING

IOWA DOT ITEMS OF INTEREST AND/OR NEED

MEETINGS AND ATTENDEES

APPENDIX A IOWA TSI AGENDA

APPENDIX B DISCUSSION GUIDE