Philadelphia SEI Chapter Event - Nov. 12, 2015

Monthly Technical Presentation and Dinner Meeting

RSVP DEADLINE: 11/9/2015

 

TOPIC:

Heat-Straightening of Riveted Built-up Steel Bridge Girders

LOCATION:

Valley Forge Casino Resort Hotel 
1160 First Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19106

COST:

SEI members: $45.00,  Non-members: $50.00, Students:  $15.00  

DESCRIPTION:

Heat -straightening a steel bridge girder is an economical and relatively quick way to repair impact damage.  However, built-up I-girders can pose challenges in successfully bringing the girder back to its original shape.  This presentation highlights a successful heat-straightening repair of a riveted built-up I-girder with two cover plates.  Repair calculations, restraining force estimation, and steel repairs for this project as well as recommendations for other similar repairs will be discussed. Earn 1 professional development hour (PDH).

PRESENTER:

MICHAEL URBAN, PE

Michael Urban, PE is a Structural Engineer for Gannett Fleming in Valley Forge, PA.  Mr. Urban earned a dual Bachelor's degree in Architectural and Civil Engineering from Drexel University and a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University.  Mr. Urban has conducted extensive research on the evaluation, heat-straightening repair, and testing of severely damaged steel girders through the NCHRP project titled "Heat-Straightening Repair of Damaged Steel Bridge Girders: Fatigue and Fracture Performance".  He has several published papers on various heat-straightening topics.  His heat-straightening experience also includes developing and reviewing specifications and procedures for state agencies and contractors.

 

MEETING SCHEDULE:

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm  Social and Registration
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm  Dinner
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm  Program

Cost: SEI members: $45.00, Non-members: $50.00, Students: $15.00

Please note all cancellations must be paid.

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PLEASE INDICATE YOUR DINNER SELECTION DURING REGISTRATION (CHICKEN, FISH, VEGETARIAN).

PLEASE RSVP BY 11/9/2015.

For Questions:

For questions about the event or how to register email: James Deeney at jdeeney@gfnet.com.

For questions about payment contact: SEI Treasurer, Joseph Fazio (610)290-5126                

 

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