Although not often recognized for their significance by the motoring public, deck elements of highway bridges are important components for an efficient highway system. Robust performance of these components over the long-term is critical for smooth daily traffic operations as well as adequate bridge system performance during extreme events.
Sponsor
National Academy of Science, NCHRP
Faculty Investigators
Robert J. Connor, Judy Liu and Christopher Higgins (Oregon State University)
Graduate Students
Brian Hammond, Curtis Schroeder & David Mizzen