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	Accelerated Construction The international research on ABC (Accelerated Bridge Construction) is developing new materials and construction technologies that reduce the construction time and cost of new bridges. Click on the image to learn from 14 protagonists of the sector.
	Access Systems Underbridge, aerial, and tower-mounted access systems facilitate bridge construction, inspection and maintenance and help minimizing the lifecycle cost of modern bridge projects. Click on the image to learn from 19 protagonists of the sector.
	Advanced Reinforcement Systems Bar couplers, terminators, high-grade steels and gas pressure welding diminish rebar congestion and simplify splicing. Reinforcement fibers, fiberglass and basalt rebar, meshes, fasteners and embedded accessories solve multiple challenges of modern bridge engineering. Click on the image to learn from 101 protagonists of the sector.
	Architects Bridge architects are revolutionizing the idea of bridges from utilitarian infrastructure instruments into elegant objects that combine technological intelligence with poetry. Click on the image to learn from 50 protagonists of the sector.
	Architectural Lighting A bridge tells the story of the technology of its time. Aesthetic lighting is a unifying connection with the community’s sense of place. Click on the image to learn from 42 protagonists of the sector.
	Associations Industry associations assure continuing education and promote networking of bridge professionals. Click on the image to learn from 25 protagonists of the sector.
	Bearings, Joints, Seismic Devices Bearings, joints and seismic isolation/dissipation devices preserve the integrity of bridge structures. Dampers control vibrations during construction and in service. Click on the image to learn from Mageba and other 47 protagonists of the sector.
	Books Enjoy this collection of reviews of bridge engineering books written by the authors for their readers.
	Cables and Ropes Modern stay-cable systems include galvanized coated strand, alignment collars, dampers, HDPE pipes, deviation saddles, anchor heads and anti-vandalism systems. Parallel-wire cables for air spinning and PPWS applications are complemented with deck hangers made with bars and spiral or locked-coil ropes. Click on the image to learn from 30 protagonists of the sector.
	CAD Drawing Tools Modern CAD drawing tools combine automation and short learning curve to offer efficient design and detailing solutions that simplify transfer of information and avoid conflicts. Click on the image to learn from Allplan and other 21 protagonists of the sector.
	Chemicals, Grouts, Epoxies Grouts, resins, adhesives, admixtures, curing compounds, paints, sealants and other chemicals have a variety of applications in modern bridge engineering. Click on the image to learn from 16 protagonists of the sector.
	Construction Engineers Construction engineers are problem solvers. When contrasted to design engineers, they offer unique perspectives to solve technical challenges with clarity and imagination. Click on the image to learn from 30 protagonists of the sector.
	Corrosion Protection With the diffusion of service life design per ACI 365.1R-00 and fib Bulletin 34, corrosion protection systems have acquired a key role in the design of modern bridges. Click on the image to learn from 29 protagonists of the sector.
	Cost Estimation Specialty software programs help to standardize the estimating process, to increase productivity and reduce errors and omissions, to check estimates against historical data, and to share data with scheduling programs and accounting systems. Click on the image to learn from 34 protagonists of the sector.
	Deck Drainage Inlets, scuppers, downspouts, fittings, supports and appurtenances influence deck detailing with their dimensions, clearance requirements and manholes for cleanout access. Click on the image to learn from 16 protagonists of the sector.
	Deck Waterproofing Elastic, crack-bridging deck waterproofing resists traffic loads, chlorides and automotive chemicals, is easy to install, and accommodates variations in level and substrate conditions. Click on the image to learn from 36 protagonists of the sector.
	Demolition and Dismantling Engineers and contractors specializing in bridge demolition evaluate physical deterioration and implement reverse erection sequences that assure safety and stability. Click on the image to learn from 29 protagonists of the sector.
	Designers Pioneers in the industry, bridge designers create sustainable structures that blend technology, form, beauty and long service life. Click on the image to learn from 80 protagonists of the sector.
	Earth Retention and Stabilization MSE walls, gabions, geosynthetics and various families of engineered materials control ground stability, erosion and scour. Click on the image to learn from 26 protagonists of the sector.
	Environmental Consultants Specialized consultants develop environmental management plans, protection plans, compliance and mitigation plans, and training plans for site personnel, and monitor bridge construction under an environmental perspective. Click on the image to learn from 68 protagonists of the sector.
	Forensic Consultants Forensic engineers lead the emergency response to failure, document conditions, preserve evidence, gather information, plan and perform forensic investigations, evaluate defects and design errors, and assess standard of care and liability. Click on the image to learn from Rosignoli Consulting and other 18 protagonists of the sector. Photo: courtesy Rosignoli Consulting.
	Forms, Falsework, Shoring Modular forming and shoring systems provide flexible solutions that are fast to assemble and dismantle and can be rented to minimize financial exposure. Click on the image to learn from 38 protagonists of the sector.
	General Contractors General contractors provide materials, labor, equipment, services and coordination for construction of bridge projects. Click on the image to learn from 99 protagonists of the sector.
	General Engineering Consultants GEC’s (General Engineering Consultants) provide independent expertise in engineering, science and related areas to governments, industries and construction firms. Click on the image to learn from 141 protagonists of the sector.
	Geotechnical Consultants Geotechnical consultants investigate subsurface conditions and materials, determine mechanical and chemical properties, evaluate slope stability, design earthworks and bridge foundations, and monitor site conditions and foundation construction. Click on the image to learn from 27 protagonists of the sector.
	Hydraulics and Hydrology Hydraulic engineers and specialty software tools analyze storm water, the transport of sediment, water interaction with existing boundaries and bridge foundations, and the occurrence of scour and deposition. Click on the image to learn from 24 protagonists of the sector.
	Information Modeling (BIM) Information modeling provides architects, engineers and construction professionals with insights and tools to plan, design, construct, inspect, maintain and operate bridge assets. Click on the image to learn from Allplan and other 12 protagonists of the sector.
	Inspection Engineers and Tools Service life design per ACI 365.1R-00 and fib Bulletin 34 and proper inspections and maintenance are key factors in minimizing the lifecycle cost of bridge assets. Click on the image to learn from 28 protagonists of the sector.
	Intelligent Transportation Systems Information and communication technologies applied to traffic and mobility management enable safer and smarter use of transport infrastructure. Click on the image to learn from 12 protagonists of the sector.
	Journals Technical journals assure continuing education of engineering professionals and a liaison between educators, researchers and practitioners. Click on the image to learn from 17 protagonists of the sector.
	Lifting, Lowering, Shifting, SPMT Handling of macro-segments and entire bridge spans requires specialty engineering, specialized equipment, and computerized electro-hydraulic control systems. Click on the image to learn from 11 protagonists of the sector.
	Materials Engineers Materials engineers identify environmental exposure conditions, degradation mechanisms and protective measures on the basis of construction procedures and inspection and maintenance schedules. Click on the image to learn from 10 protagonists of the sector.
	Modular and Temporary Bridges Modular bridges are used as temporary and permanent solutions to crossing challenges and for rapid emergency response to bridge failures and natural calamities. Click on the image to learn from 17 protagonists of the sector.
	Molds and Casting Cells Precast piles and beams and pier and deck segments are cast in custom molds designed to minimize the labor demand and to assure proper casting geometry after hundreds of cycles. Click on the image to learn from 14 protagonists of the sector.
	Movable Bridges Movable bridges require structural, mechanical and electro-hydraulic design, design of control systems, procedures for machinery installation, and load testing for deck balancing. Click on the image to learn from 26 protagonists of the sector.
	Noise Control Reflecting and absorbing sound barriers and low-noise paving materials protect inhabitants of sensitive areas from noise pollution. Click on the image to learn from 20 protagonists of the sector.
	Operations and Maintenance Owners, concessionaires, transportation developers and specialized contractors provide operations and maintenance programs that maintain bridge assets in operating condition with minimized lifecycle cost. Click on the image to learn from 12 protagonists of the sector.
	Owners and Concessionaires Owners and concessionaires preserve and maintain large bridge inventories to provide safe, pleasurable and expedient use of transport infrastructure. Click on the image to learn from 76 protagonists of the sector.
	Pedestrian Bridges In developed countries, footbridges are often beautiful works of art and sculpture. For poor rural communities in developing countries, a footbridge may be the only access to medical clinics, schools and markets. Click on the image to learn from 16 protagonists of the sector.
	Planning and Project Delivery Consultants and specialty software programs perform project planning, de-risking of mobilization, construction scheduling, cost estimation, monitoring of construction performance and information management. Click on the image to learn from 27 protagonists of the sector.
	Post-Tensioning Modern integrated post-tensioning systems include strand, ducts, duct couplers, anchor heads for external and internal tendons, stressing jacks and grouting systems. Click on the image to learn from 29 protagonists of the sector.
	Precast Elements and Systems Precasting facilities produce concrete piles, abutment and pier segments, I-beams, box girders, deck panels and modular precast systems for ABC applications. Click on the image to learn from Cor-Tuf UHPC and other 29 protagonists of the sector.
	Quality Management Specialty consultants develop quality management programs and perform design and construction audits, analysis of performance metrics, training in quality assurance, and document control. Click on the image to learn from 15 protagonists of the sector.
	Railing Aluminum and steel railing complements bridge decks with safety and elegance. Click on the image to learn from 21 protagonists of the sector.
	Recruitment Recruitment agencies match employers to employees. Public-sector employment agencies, commercial recruitment agencies, and specialist search consultancies are a major source of qualified resources. Click on the image to learn from 25 protagonists of the sector.
	Renderings and Animations Information technology offers specialized graphic software that creates renderings and fly-through animations starting from 3D engineering design environments. Click on the image to learn from 33 protagonists of the sector.
	Repair and Retrofitting Repair and retrofitting have a key role in extending the service life and assuring safe and comfortable operations of ageing infrastructure. Click on the image to learn from Cor-Tuf UHPC and other 29 protagonists of the sector.
	Research and Education Colleges, universities and independent organizations offer advanced educational programs for bridge owners, designers and construction professionals. Click on the image to learn from BridgeTech and other 24 protagonists of the sector. Photo: courtesy BridgeTech.
	Risk Management Assessment and mitigation of risks, threats and vulnerability protect critical infrastructure from natural and human-caused hazards. Click on the image to learn from 9 protagonists of the sector.
	Signature Projects Greatest achievements of bridge design and construction that for their complexity and audacity are making the history of modern bridge engineering.
	Special Concretes Special, high-performance, and fiber-reinforced ultra-high-performance concretes open new perspectives for prestressed-concrete and steel-composite bridges. Click on the image to learn from Cor-Tuf UHPC and other 16 protagonists of the sector.
	Special Construction Equipment Beam launchers, form travelers, segment lifters, forming carriages, self-launching gantries, MSS, portal carriers with underbridge, and span launchers have a fundamental role in modern bridge engineering. Click on the image to learn from Rubrica Engineering, Strukturas and other 47 protagonists of the sector.
	Steel Bridges High-grade steels, on-site robotized welding with profile-tracking equipment, and incremental launching construction are opening new perspectives for fabrication of state-of-the-art steel bridges. Click on the image to learn from 59 protagonists of the sector.
	Steel Castings Steel castings are used for end fork sockets of cables and ropes, cable clamps, deviation saddles, embedded anchor heads of post-tensioning tendons, and drainage systems of modern bridges. Click on the image to learn from 23 protagonists of the sector.
	Structural Analysis Programs Structural analysis programs perform linear and nonlinear static and dynamic analyses, live-load analysis, buckling analysis and nonlinear staged construction analysis according to multiple design standards. Click on the image to learn from SAFI and other 34 protagonists of the sector.
	Structural Health Monitoring Structural monitoring detects changes in material and geometric properties, boundary conditions and system connectivity that may adversely affect bridge performance. Click on the image to learn from 37 protagonists of the sector.
	Surveying, Mapping, GIS Combinations of mobile terrestrial LiDAR, airborne LiDAR, aerial photogrammetry, geospatial information systems and ground survey with robotic total stations are revolutionizing land surveying and mapping. Click on the image to learn from Orbit and other 40 protagonists of the sector.
	Test Engineers and Tools Test engineers determine and perform testing protocols to assure that the product meets applicable specifications. Special tools and NDT techniques are used to test various families of structural materials. Click on the image to learn from 37 protagonists of the sector.
	Timber Bridges Timber bridges have been used since ancient times and withstand the test of time with innovative designs and timeless architecture. Click on the image to learn from 27 protagonists of the sector.
	Wearing Surfaces Modern deck overlays include asphalt, polymer modified asphalt, epoxy polymer concrete, and polymer modified concrete. Click on the image to learn from 10 protagonists of the sector.
	Wind Tunnel Testing Sectional models investigate buffeting, flutter, vortex shedding and galloping and determine aerodynamic coefficients and wind load distributions on long-span bridges. Aeroelastic models determine aerodynamic derivatives and flutter speed. Click on the image to learn from 12 protagonists of the sector.