Research & Specification Development
When you design and build a bridge, you impact the communities that are serviced and connected by the project. When you advance the state of practice through specification development, you impact communities across the nation and throughout the world. That is why Modjeski and Masters has been committed to bridge research and research-related activities for more than 125 years. Examples include:
Recently completed research projects:
- Development of AASHTO LRFD Specifications, Section 5 Update (2018 Edition)
- NCHRP 12-108 Service Life Design (linked here)
- Transportation Pooled Fund Study: The Use of Bridge Management software in the Network analysis of Big Bridges (linked here)
- NCHRP 12-93 Steel Casing in Shaft Foundation (with SUNY Buffalo, linked here)
- NCHRP 12-101 Seismic Design with Energy Devices (with U of Nevada)
- NCHRP 15-54 Culvert ratings (with Michael Baker, linked here)
Ongoing research projects:
- NCHRP 12-106 Performance-Based Seismic Design (linked here)
- NCHRP 12-112 Movable Bridge Design Specifications (linked here)
- NCHRP 12-115 Guidelines for Risk-Based Inspection and Strength Evaluation of Suspension Bridge Main Cable Systems (linked here)
- NCHRP 22-41 Proposed Modification to AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Section 13-Railing (linked here)
- NCHRP 12-111 Vibration devices (with U. Conn)
- Tsunami Design Guide
- FHWA Cooperative Agreement
For more information, contact Maria Lopez de Murphy, PhD, PE, FACI via phone (717.790.9565, x10512) or email (mdlopez@modjeski.com).
