2021 Virtual ABC Conference: With Emphasis on International Experiences

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ABSTRACTS Deadline August 27, 2021 AWARDS Deadline October 8, 2021

2021 Virtual Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference: With Emphasis on International Experiences

DECEMBER, 8-10, 2021 Miami, Florida, U.S.A.

CO-SPONSORS State Departments of Transportation and non-profit and bridge-related

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

organizations and agencies will be co-sponsoring the 2021 Virtual ABC

Transportation Research Board (TRB)

Conference. Following is the current list of Conference Co-Sponsors:

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

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INTERNATIONAL CO-SPONSORS

iabse.org To become a co-sponsor, please contact Atorod Azizinamini: aazizina@fiu.edu 305-348-3821

SPONSOR & ORGANIZER Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center (ABC-UTC) Florida International University Civil and Environmental Engineering Department

abc-utc.fiu.edu

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AB OUT THE CONFE R E NC E

2014, 2015, 2017 and 2019 Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) Conferences were held in Miami, Florida, during December of each year. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and limitations, the 2021 ABC Conference will be held fully virtual, with emphasis on international ABC experiences.

Select presentations by U.S. speakers will be made by invitation only to capture the most updated information in Accelerated Bridge Construction. The Call for Abstracts is aimed at identifying the presentations with an international scope.

While the December 2021 conference will be held fully virtual, the U.S. and international speakers will have the option to travel to Miami, Florida and give their virtual presentations in Miami, in a setting that will meet all COVID-19 safety protocols. Participants will be attending the conference online.

The 2021 virtual conference will be held Wednesday, December 8 through Friday, December 10. On each day, the conference will start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST, (UTC−05:00)), to allow both U.S. and international audiences to attend the conference, while not being impacted greatly by time differences.

The 2021 Virtual ABC Conference will emphasize international experiences through a) selecting presentations with emphasis on international ABC projects and submitted through a Call for Abstracts, and b) selecting presentations by key speakers in the U.S. on the latest ABC topics, by invitation only. The conference will also include U.S. and international keynote speakers.

The conference program will be finalized by the Conference Planning Committee consisting of more than 30 U.S. state Department of Transportation engineers, each responsible for maintaining bridges in their state, and representatives of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration. The conference will include exhibitors, virtual social events, and virtual entertainment.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE CONFERENCE? Bridge design engineers; consultants; fabricators; erectors; precasters; construction professionals; maintenance engineers; transportation officials; policy makers; marketing professionals; International, U.S. federal, U.S. state, and U.S. 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 international experiences in the fields affecting accelerated bridge construction in general, including international case studies and projects; prefabricated bridge elements, systems, and technologies; use of advanced materials such as ultra-high-performance materials, innovative construction methods and techniques; policies; contracting methods; and marketing strategies that will facilitate accelerated construction of bridges using various materials and techniques. ABC projects successfully completed outside the U.S. will be presented. The 2021 conference will be different from previous conferences: a) it is fully virtual and b) it focuses on international experiences.

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ABSTRACTS

Deadline August 27, 2021

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CONFERENCE TOPICS The conference topics will include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

Accelerating retrofitting processes

Foundations

Public outreach

Analysis software

Heavy moves

Research results

Automation and robotic construction

Innovative materials

Seismic issues

Budget and financing

Inspection

Service life design

Constructability

Insurance issues

Short- and long-term monitoring

Construction considerations

International experiences

Specifications

Contracting

Lessons learned

State ABC initiatives

Cost comparison

Maintenance

Substructure

Decision-making tools

Nondestructive testing

Traffic management

Design considerations

Policy, planning, and procurement

Ultra High Performance Concrete

Erection considerations

Prefabricated elements and systems

Visualization tools

Fabrication considerations

Proprietary systems and technologies

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HOW TO SUBMIT ABSTRACT Abstracts are welcome from bridge design engineers in the U.S. and outside the U.S., with projects carried out outside the U.S. Abstracts are welcome from academia and other bridge stakeholders outside the U.S. on their experiences, research results, and lessons learned that impact ABC. In particular, fabricators, erectors, precasters, construction professionals, maintenance engineers, transportation officials, policy makers, marketing professionals, and industry suppliers are encouraged to submit abstracts online. See page 8 for conference topics.

Those interested in presenting at the conference should submit a one-page abstract by August 27, 2021.

All abstract submissions are due by 11:59 pm EDT, August 27, 2021.

Individuals will be notified of their abstract acceptance by September 10, 2021. Abstracts must be submitted online at 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.

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AWARDS

Deadline October 8, 2021

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2 0 2 1 I NT E RNATI ONA L A B C CO NF ERENC E AWAR DS CA LL FOR NOM I N ATIONS

The conference organizing committee is continuing the tradition of recognizing excellence in accelerated bridge construction by seeking nominations for the most influential international person of the year, best international ABC projects (by category), and ABC innovative equipment awards.

The awards program provides an opportunity to showcase innovative achievements and projects and to recognize talented individuals that advance ABC at the international level. The need to minimize construction impacts and on-site activities elevates ABC to a higher priority starting at the project planning stage. ABC also can be introduced during construction as a contractor initiative or proposal. Benefits of ABC include improvements in safety, and reduction in societal costs and environmental impacts.

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AWARD CATEGORIES

ELIGIBILITY

All awards will be given to individuals, projects, and equipment outside

A. Most Influential International ABC Person of the Year Outside U.S.

the U.S. Awards will be given virtually during the 2021 conference, and

i.

winners will also be recognized in person if they attend the 2022 ABC

ii. Champions the ABC culture

conference, to be held in Miami, Florida on December 8-9, 2022. The

iii. Has actively been promoting ABC

2021 ABC conference international awards are listed below:

iv. Promotes technology amongst peers and stakeholders.

1. Most Influential International ABC Person of the Year Outside U.S.

B. Most Innovative ABC Equipment Developed Outside U.S. i.

2. Most Innovative ABC Equipment Developed Outside U.S. 3. Best International ABC Projects Constructed Outside U.S., in following categories: a. Long-Span Bridge b. Medium-Span Bridge c. Short-Span Bridge d. Rail Bridge e. Pedestrian Bridge

Demonstrates leadership in ABC

Speeds project delivery

ii. Used on two or more bridge projects that were opened to

traffic between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2020 iii. Must submit an abstract for presentation at the conference,

based on a project that has used the equipment.

C. Best International ABC Projects Constructed Outside U.S. i.

Eligible bridges must have been constructed or completed

and opened to traffic between October 1, 2018 and

September 30, 2020 ii. A bridge is defined as a structure, including supports, erected

over a depression or an obstruction, such as water, a highway,

or a railway, having a track or passageway for carrying traffic or

other moving loads, and having an opening measured along the

center of the roadway of more than 20 feet (6 meter)

between supports. iii. Must submit an abstract for presentation, at the conference,

based on a project being nominated.

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HOW TO SUMMIT AWARD NOMINATIONS All submissions must meet the detailed requirements outlined in this announcement.

All award entries are due by 11:59 pm EDT, October 8, 2021.

Submissions received after that date will not be accepted.

Entries should be submitted via e-mail to Atorod Azizinamini (aazizina@fiu.edu). If you are not able to email your entry or need further clarification, contact Atorod Azizinamini at 402-770-6210 for information. The winners will be officially announced at the 2021 International Virtual ABC Conference, in Miami on Thursday, December, 9, 2021. The winner or representative of winning team can be present in person in Miami to receive the award.

For more details and for entry forms please visit the website at abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/call-for-awards/

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AWARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS Following are award committee members, judging the entries:

AHMAD ABU-HAWASH

NANCY DAUBENBERGER

SAM FALLAHA

COMMITTEE CHAIR,

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

OF TRANSPORTATION

OF TRANSPORTATION

ROMEO GARCIA

CHERYL HERSH SIMMONS

BIJAN KHALEGHI

U.S. FEDERAL

UTAH DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT

HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

OF TRANSPORTATION

OF TRANSPORTATION

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EXHIBITORS Exhibitors from the U.S. and abroad are encouraged to have a virtual exhibit at the conference. Dedicated times will be allocated to showcase participating exhibitors. For more information please contact Ms. Saremi at msare001@fiu.edu or call 954-895-7728.

CONTACT INFORMATION For more information, please send an email to msare001@fiu.edu or aazizina@fiu.edu, or call 954-895-7728.

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PREVIOUS CONFERENCES 2014, 2015, 2017 & 2019

The 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2019 ABC Conferences were each attended by more than 700 bridge professionals, including more than 150 state DOT bridge engineers, bridge engineers from the Federal Highway Administration, and various consultants and other bridge professionals. During the 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2019 ABC Conferences, a total of 305 technical presentations were made, 25 four- or eight-hour workshops were conducted, and 147 companies showcased their services. Mr. Gregory G. Nadeau, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, was the keynote speaker during the 2014 and 2015 conferences. In 2017, Mr. James Ray, USDOT Senior Advisor on Infrastructure was the keynote speaker. The 2019 conference included several keynote speakers from the U.S. and abroad.

Please use the following link to view short video clips capturing the highlights of the 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2019 ABC Conferences. abc-utc.fiu.edu/conference/archives/

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Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center (ABC-UTC) Florida International University | Civil and Environmental Engineering Department

abc-utc.fiu.edu