IDOT Bridge Design Policy Changes

Mark D. Shaffer of IDOT will explain current and future IDOT bridge policy changes. This will include explanation of the background for the revisions, such as changes in AASHTO design requirements or safety considerations. It also will include a brief overview of the issues that led to the final policy. Structural engineers who work frequently with IDOT are encouraged to attend.

Note that this presentation will not be recorded.

Specific Topics Include:

• Paint Notes
• AASHTO 10th Edition
• Bridge Manual Update
• Structural Services Manual Update
• Innovative Project Delivery
• Structural Research Update
• Reinforcement Bar Types
• Ultra-High Performance Concrete
• Drilled Shaft Integrity Testing
• Prequalification Help
• Fabrications Submittals
• 3D Plans Example
• AASHTO 2023 Seismic Hazard
• Seismic Planning
• Performance-Based Seismic Design Example

Learning Objectives

• Understanding the objectives of recent IDOT policy updates
• Learning the derivations of many standard details and formulas in the Bridge Manual
• Preview of forthcoming design revisions and specification changes

CE Credit: 7 hours

Registration

This event is IN PERSON only.

Location

Follow The Directions For Student Center East:

Driving Directions:

Student Center East
750 South Halsted Street
Chicago‚ Illinois 60607

Registration

Member - $415.00
Non-Member - $515.00

About the Speaker

Mark D. Shaffer, P.E., S.E.
Bridge Design Section Chief - Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Bridges and Structures

Mark Shaffer is the Bridge Design Policy Engineer for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).  He oversees the incorporation of AASHTO policy into IDOT standards and works with other engineers and researchers to determine innovative and cost-effective solutions to bridge engineering issues.  He also works with national institutions such as TRB and NCEES to help maintain the quality and innovation present in the bridge engineering community.