Title:
Vessel Collision: AASHTO Code and Research
Author(s):
Adrienne Crider
Publication:
Web Session
Volume:
ws_F25_Crider.pdf
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Date:
10/26/2025
Abstract:
This presentation touches on the history of vessel collision code development in the United States and highlights methodologies used in the current edition of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. It also describes the different factors that influence risk due to vessel collision and offers suggestions for future research.