Wednesday, April 1, 2026 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, LAX
Describe the new collaborative effort between ACI/NCBC/AASHTO regarding bridge code development. Presentations will cover overview of the goals, NCBC membership, workflow options flowcharts, example collaboration, future collaborations, and panel discussion.
Session Overview
Presented By: Lee Marsh
Affiliation: WSP USA Inc
Description: ACI has several bridge-focused technical committees that produce documents and provide resources for designers. This session is intended to provide insight into ACI’s bridge committees, including their purpose, resources, and activities.
ACI 341 Activities in Support of Bridge Seismic Community
Presented By: Mervyn Kowalsky
Affiliation: North Carolina State University
Description: As a consequence of a grassroots effort amongst the 4 ACI Bridge Committees, ACI 341 has multiple initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration within ACI, and external to ACI. Discussed in this session are ongoing activities related to the Seismic Design of Pier Walls, and development of examples to illustrate a recently published AASHTO document on Performance Based Seismic Design.
ACI 342 Activities in Support of Bridge Committee Collaboration
Presented By: Nestor Rubiano
Affiliation: Decon LLC
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ACI 343 Activities in Support of Bridge Collaboration
Presented By: Andrew Foden
Affiliation: HNTB
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ACI 345 Activities in Support of Bridge Collaboration
Presented By: Samuel Keske
Affiliation: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
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Panel Discussion
Presented By: Lee Marsh
Affiliation: WSP USA Inc
Description: Following the four presentation, during this panel discussion each of the bridge committee chairs will engage in a discussion with the audience regarding the activities presented.