Technology

Engineering Encounters - Bridge Design Contest Engineering Encounters - Bridge Design Contest- Annual competition sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Includes free software download. Bridge Research: Leading the Way to the Future Bridge Research: Leading the Way to the Future- Article that discusses the role and value of research in highway bridges. Bridge Administration Division: U.S.Coast Guard Bridge Administration Division: U.S.Coast Guard- Responsible for approval of the location and plans of bridges and causeways constructed across navigable waters of the United Stat… Center for Innovative Bridge Engineering Center for Innovative Bridge Engineering- Serves as a resource for highway and railroad bridge owners in the United States and worldwide. Features researchers, projects, education… Arizona Department of Transportation Bridge Group Arizona Department of Transportation Bridge Group- Responsible for bridge design, construction assistance, and management. Includes guidelines, preservation program, structural de… Bridge and Structures Office - Washington State Department of Transport Bridge and Structures Office - Washington State Department of Transport- Provides a range of structural services required to provide safe, economical and reliable structures for t… The BridgeSite The BridgeSite- Resources for bridge engineers including engineering tools, discussion groups, and an industry events calendar. Load and Resistance Factor Design Load and Resistance Factor Design- Technical support, information and news on the AASHTO LRFD bridge design specifications. Mark Ketchum's Bridge Engineering Page Mark Ketchum's Bridge Engineering Page- Photos and descriptions of some bridge structures and some discussion of bridge engineering issues. How Stuff Works: Beam, Arch and Suspension Bridges How Stuff Works: Beam, Arch and Suspension Bridges- Clear, concise explanations for various types of bridges with many illustrations and related links. NOVA Online: Super Bridge NOVA Online: Super Bridge- Information about the four major types of bridges. Offers a knowledge test by matching each bridge to the correct location. Behaviour of Blast Damaged Reinforced Concrete Components in Fire Behaviour of Blast Damaged Reinforced Concrete Components in Fire- Project investigating the possible effects of elevated temperature on the behavior of structural components part… Blast-Resistant Structures Blast-Resistant Structures- List of some blast resistant buildings by Weidlinger Associates. Building Blast Protection Research Building Blast Protection Research- Research projects on terrorist blast protection conducted at California State University, Northridge. Protecting Buildings from Bomb Damage(1995) Protecting Buildings from Bomb Damage(1995)- National Academy Press online presentation. Protective Technology Center Protective Technology Center- This is an indirect link to the Protective Technology Center, Pennsylvania State University. USACE Engineer Research and Development Center USACE Engineer Research and Development Center- The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers distributed research and development comman… Testing Components of Catcher System for Blast Debris Protection Testing Components of Catcher System for Blast Debris Protection- Research project performed by the California State University Northridge, Department of CE&AM. Structural Engineers Association of Southern California Structural Engineers Association of Southern California- Conducts regular meetings in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties. Arranges seminars. American Society of Civil Engineers - Structural Engineering Institute American Society of Civil Engineers - Structural Engineering Institute- Organized to advance the science of structural design through a wide range of professional activities. Incl… Structural Engineering Society New Zealand Structural Engineering Society New Zealand- Information on SESOC activities in New Zealand. Contacts for SESOC management committee and the current calendar. Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC)- Promotes the steel construction industry in Southern Africa. Includes membership information, educational courses, and ev… Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute - CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute - CRSI- Foster the continued growth of reinforced concrete construction . Includes downloadable publications, technical resources, and informa… American Concrete Institute American Concrete Institute- ACI is a technical and educational society dedicated to improving the design, construction, maintenance and repair of concrete structures. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineers International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineers- IABSE holds conferences and offers its members newsletters, publications and the young engineers program. Institution of Structural Engineers Institution of Structural Engineers- Provides resources and support for the UK structural engineering industry. Members area, education, training and information. Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington- A professional association for the structural engineering firms in the greater Washington, DC metro area. Facilitates … Association for Structural Engineers of London Boroughs - ASELB Association for Structural Engineers of London Boroughs - ASELB- Act in an advisory capacity to the London Technical Advisors Group on any matters of structural engineering. Featu… Structural Engineers Association of Ohio Structural Engineers Association of Ohio- News items, an overview of the organization, and contacts. Colorado (SEAC) Colorado (SEAC)- Calendar of events, committees, newsletters, membership details, related links, members-only section, and the executive board. Arizona (SEAoA) Arizona (SEAoA)- Upcoming events, employment opportunities, newsletters, special inspections, and building codes. Hawaii (SEAOH) Hawaii (SEAOH)- Upcoming events, related links, contacts, a newsletter, members directory, and bylaws. Georgia (SEAoG) Georgia (SEAoG)- Membership information, newsletter, meeting minutes. Utah (SEAU) Utah (SEAU)- A listing of upcoming events, news items, contacts, members listing, and community section. New York (SEAoNY) New York (SEAoNY)- News announcements, committees, discussion boards, newsletters, and meeting information. New Hampshire (SENH) New Hampshire (SENH)- Question and answer forum, officers listing, meetings, a membership application, and news items. Michigan (SEAMi) Michigan (SEAMi)- Contains membership information, related links, local chapters, news items, and officer listings. Maine (SEAM) Maine (SEAM)- Membership details, board of directors, meetings, news items, and educational events. Idaho (SEAI) Idaho (SEAI)- Contaions online forms, bylaws, meeting information and minutes, and upcoming conferences. California (SEAoC) California (SEAoC)- Membership services and directory, conferences, awards, and related resources. Also includes press conference videos and career information. Alabama (SEAoAL) Alabama (SEAoAL)- News items, membership details, newsletters, officers listing, and related links. Texas (SEAoT) Texas (SEAoT)- Includes a listing of chapters, news items, an overview of the organization, membership details, and a resource library. Washington (SEAW) Washington (SEAW)- Contains contact information, links to other chapters, upcoming events, related links, news, and publications. Oregon (SEAO) Oregon (SEAO)- Calendar, newsletter, meeting minutes, membership information, and links. Illinois (SEAoI) Illinois (SEAoI)- News items, calendar of events, and downloads. Portland Cement Association Portland Cement Association- Aims to improve cement and concrete and its uses, and raise the quality of construction. Page includes industry news magazine. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)- Information, news and publications (including some free to download) for structural steel design. NASA Space Shuttle NASA Space Shuttle- The official NASA website. Includes news, reference information, and detailed mission profiles for all missions. NASA Space Shuttle Virtual Tour NASA Space Shuttle Virtual Tour- Offers views of Space Shuttle Columbia as it is was preparing for launch. Includes the cockpit, airlock and the Neurolab payload. Problems and Solutions Problems and Solutions- Provides contributions to debate on safety and future of space transportation.