NE Regional statistics and discussion guide report Summary Romeo R. Garcia Minnesota Division Bridge Engineer 16 Years New Jersey Division Bridge Engineer 10 Years Various other FHWA Assignments Total 37 Years BSCE University of Minnesota Ben Beerman Romeo Garcia Kenny Tong Abe Ramirez FHWA PBES Implementation Team

7 Habits of highly successful people Habit # 3 Start with the end in mind! Steven Covey 10/24/32 – 7/16/12 In reviewing the results of the discussion guide we decided to start the review from the end of the survey and gradually work our way back up! Also, this P2P Exchange started with the review of active PBES type projects! How’s that with starting with the end in mind?

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Overview Regional Characteristics Policy Safety Design/Materials related slides Research and Outreach Success Stories Recommendations for FHWA/Research Round Table Discussion Questions Next Steps

Regional Characteristics Bridge functions mostly centralized 1 to 11 Districts/Regions per State Variable Inventories (6% - 25% SD) 61% State owned Bridges (48% Nat’l) Opportunity for Organizational Change

Bridge Office Organization Question 7: With the exception of two States there is no dedicated ABC team. Contrast this with MassDOT and Vermont. How does Utah differ? Do states think this might change in the future? What might be the pro’s and con’s of a distinct ABC team? What about construction? Do states have construction personnel that specialize in structures?

Policy Closing the Gap Between Innovation & Implementation: Over half of States have policies in place. One State has a decision making tool. Remaining States have various activities and initiatives in place leading towards the ultimate establishment of policy and decision making processes. Some Challenges to overcome Some possible steps to pursue Gold Star – states interested in state polices – developing them, implementing them 7

Challenges to Overcome Other Challenges: Contractor “Buy-In” Not Implemented @ Districts Yet Question 17 PROGAMMATTIC BARRIERS Other Barriers – Seismic concerns and concern over damage during move Discussion – does cost come down after initial implementation? Is more education needed on techniques that are more cost effective? What standards are needed? How do we get local contractors the training equipment and experience necessary? How to address the quality/durability concerns?

Steps towards Normal Practice Question 19 BARRIERS TO USE ON PROJECTS ROUTINELY This is data only for the states where PBES is not part of their normal business practice Discussion topics: Who has cost data? How to get cost data into the hands of people who need it? What can be done about training, sample calcs, details, etc.? Are folks aware of OR AHP Decision Process for ABC? How to get experience from states who have formal policy and processes to states that are seeking it?

PBES Policy or Initiative Underway Question 16

ABC/PBES as Normal Practice Question 18

ABC/PBES Guidance In Manual Question 20

Project Selection Procedure Question 21

Standard Bridge Plans Question 28

Benefits attributed to ABC/PBES Safety Benefits attributed to ABC/PBES

Enhance Worker Safety Nationally: 44% of Bridge Construction Worker Injuries Involve a Vehicle Travelling Through a Work Zone (OSHA Type 1622, 1984-2010) 2/3 of the 44% are Fatal 28% of Worker Injuries Involve Construction Vehicles No Work Zone = No Accident Almost ½ of construction worker injuries (2/3 of which are fatal) could be prevented by performing work out of traffic instead of in a work zone. NATIONAL STATISTICS

Design/Materials Related Slides

Some PBES Products Used In NE MSE Walls, T-Walls NEXT Beams New England Bulb Tee (NEBT) CONSPAN & BEBO Inverset Systems Deck Panels Precast Columns and Caps Others Question 38

Allow Alternative Technical Concepts Question 46

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Prefab Certification Question 52

Use of Full-Depth Deck Panels Questions 32 & 33

SIP Deck Forms Questions 48 & 49

SIP Deck Forms Types used in the region Galvanized Steel Steel Pans Corrugated Metal Concrete Panels Any other? Question 50

Research and Outreach Interest in peer review of fabrication processes and procedures Interest in participating in scanning tours Public Relations – generally proactive There is a general interest in these areas.

Region-Wide Review Interests SLIDE 42

Scan Tours Questions 55 & 56

Media Relations Question 57

Success Stories Many examples in NE Region Many project experiences described

Recommendations for FHWA/Research

Recommendations for FHWA Allow flexibility in use of proprietary products Allow use of UHPC in connections Facilitate stakeholder meeting/ABC implementation issues Provide information on costs, details, & examples from other States Develop new technologies

Recommendations for FHWA Cont. Continue Showcases & Peer Exchanges Training Support for Pilot/Demonstration Projects Cost-Delta Assistance (100% participation) Provide status report on condition of completed projects

Needed Research Performance of ABC/PBES projects Determination of deck panel size/shipping limits Synthesis on Lessons learned from ABC/PBES projects Development of refined/objective decision making matrix Emulative and non-emulative connections High early strength concrete & joint performance issues Longitudinal joint performance & connection detail c.

Needed Research Cont. Overlay materials on longitudinal joints & performance of overlay material Durable connections details- design specification for ABC/PBES projects Match up technology with appropriate State needs. Use of alternative construction materials/ bridges on low volume local roads Thin Bonded Polymer Overlay Service Life Connection Strength Decision Making Process/Policy Customer satisfaction surveys c.

Round Table Questions ABC/PBES project experience in NE Increase project cost associated with ABC Criteria other States use to select ABC projects Joint Details Ways to reduce cost of ABC/PBES construction UHPC performance based spec for rapid set conc. Contract language to enforce deadlines Lane rental specs QC/QA for prefab elements

Round Table Questions Cont. How to handle contractor self-performing work ABC/PBES difficulties tied to IBRD or HFL projects (FHWA reporting requirements etc) Performance of existing bridges with longitudinal joints including overlay materials. What to avoid! During superstructure replacement using steel girders/beams share experience on anchor bolt. Experience on any differential movement of superstructure during transportation of using SPMT with remote control.

Round Table Discussions Policy Adoption Durability Resources Cost

Next Steps Continue dialogue on items of mutual interest Establish/Maintain - Partnerships/Networks Organize and pursue a scanning tour Develop action plans Continue moving forward! Take active part of the round table discussion. Stay in touch with partnerships and networks. Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa are getting together in September to draft a policy on ABC/PBES.

Vision Expect the unexpected manifestation of the expected. Expectation foreshadows experience. Expect new things. Prepare for change, and it will come----and maybe suddenly. Mettabel Okulaja, MD

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