Steel Bridge Research, Inspection, Training, and Engineering Center - The Center for the Aging Infrastructure, Purdue University
S-BRITE Spotlights
The Virginia Ave Bridge over I-65 SB was selected for monitoring because it frequently fell victim to truck impacts owing to its relatively low clearance. S-BRITE Center researchers deployed a data acquisition system that included a datalogger, HD digital video camera, accelerometer, and cellular communications, capturing impact footage and sending immediate alerts to INDOT personnel.
Prof. Robert Connor is taking advantage of the demolition of a bridge spanning the Ohio River to learn more about how bridges collapse in efforts to reduce the annual cost of inspecting large spans.
Twelve days after the I-35W collapse, Prof. Connor was on site and part of an investigating team comprising the state's DoT.
Contact Info
Jason Lloyd
1040 South River Road
West Lafayette, IN 47907
(765) 494-7081
Vision Statement
S-BRITE will be the nationally leading education, training, research, and engineering center related to all aspects affecting the existing aging steel bridge and structure inventory.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to work with all stakeholders to ensure the existing and future steel infrastructure continues to be a safe and reliable part of the transportation system. This will be accomplished by partnering with industry, government agencies, and consultants through relevant research, unique hands-on inspection training in our bridge component gallery, developing educational opportunities for students, and delivering specialized technical expertise.