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Conference Description

This two day long conference will focus on presenting the latest technologies and developments on steel bridge design and construction to design professionals in the western states. Don't miss the most important steel bridge event of the year! The conference will include a panel discussion with state engineers from 12 western states(Oregon, Alaska, Colorado, California, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico) and the state of Tennessee and Illinois, and representives from industry,academia, and federal and local governments. The conference provides an excellent opportunity to learn about emerging technologies in the field of steel bridge design and construction and about the needs of DOTs in the western states. On the day before the conference starts (December 11), a short course will be conducted to teach design of steel bridges using AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specification. Participants will receive a certificate that can be used toward continuing educational credit.