Structures & Geotechnical Events
Structures & Geotechnical Events
Upcoming Structures & Geotechnical Events
| When: February 12th, 2025 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Where: Calvin Rampton Complex Redwood Conference Room 4501 South 2700 West Taylorsville, UT 84129 |
The agenda will include presentations from UDOT Leadership, Structures and Geotechnical Design, and Bridge Management. A detailed agenda will be available in early January. If you have specific topics of interest you would like included or want to be added or removed from the communication list for the UDOT Structures Division please email Tory Martin (UDOT Structures Division Administrative Secretary) at torymartin@utah.gov. |
Recorded Workshops, Meetings and Conferences
UDOT Workshops and Meetings
| Date | Workshop/Meeting |
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| 2024, February 12 | Structures Consultant and Contractor Meeting. Click HERE for the agenda. |
| 2023, October 11 | Bridge Plan Set Reading – Reinforcing Bar Layout and Details
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| 2022, November 16 | Overhead Sign Structure Standards – Presentation for Designers
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| 2022, May 5 & 6 | ABC Workshop (NCHRP project presentation) |
| 2022, Mar 23 | UDOT Structures Designer and Contractor Meeting |
| 2020, Feb 26 | Bridge Preservation/Rehabilitation Feasibility Study Informational Meeting |
| 2019, Feb 27 | Structures Division Workshop |
Conferences
2015 – Peer Exchange
2015 – NSBA Steel Bridge Forum
2015 – FIU UDOT’s Experience with UHPC
2014 – IBC Innovations in Bridge Construction
2014 – FIU Performance of ABC Bridges in Utah
2014 – APWA Effective Bridge Management
2013 – TRB Annual Meeting
2013 – I-84 Echo Frontage Road Bridge Replacement – UDOT FHWA Showcase
2012 – Peer Exchange
2011 – University of Buffalo
2011 – Sam White Lane over I-15_UDOT FHWA Showcase
2010 – WASHTO
2009 – UDOT Engineering Conference
2008 – Annual Arizona Conference
2008 – ABC Workshops
2007 – UDOT Engineering Conference
UDOT Annual Conferences
Recordings of various presentations made by the Structures Division at UDOT Annual Conferences are provided below. Conferences where no Structures presentations were made are not included in the following list.
UDOT provides the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units through UDOT University where the videos shown below, along with many others, are available.
Watching these videos outside of UDOT University will not qualify for Continuing Education Units.
2022 Annual UDOT Conference
| Session | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022 Overhead Sign/VMS Structural Standards for Construction Inspection and Contractors Presented by: Nicholas Clark |
1) Learn about details incorporated in the new standards that will facilitate construction and inspection 2) Learn about the inspection requirement of the specifications for these type of structures 3) Discover how the submittals are designed to facilitate contractor means and methods while still achieving requirements from the structural design. 4) Learn how the submittals are to be used in the field during construction. |
| Specifications 101 Presented by: James Corney |
This presentation provides context for specifications and their connection to other contract documents like plans, the M&P, and MS&TR. It also discusses UDOT specification format and proper specification writing to provide a correct, legal and enforceable specification. A handout with helpful guidance and recommendations is provided HERE for your use. |
| I-15 Grapevine Pass Rock Cuts & Bridge Over Troubled Mine Presented by: Ari Menitove and Jon Bischoff |
1) This is the story of how errors in geologic characterization and lack of communication during construction resulted in stability issues within a rock cut along I-15 at Grapevine Pass (Washington County). This presentation describes what went wrong and the lessons learned from a geological/geotechnical perspective. 2) A gilsonite mine at Bonanza crosses under SR-45. The mine left a soil bridge under our road to support the road. Over the years the soil bridge started collapsing and closed the road. The decision to mitigate the situation went several rounds that ended up in a bridge over the mine, with the mine covering some, but not all of the cost. |
| Inspecting Reinforcing Steel Presented by: Paul Dye (CRSI) |
Quality control and Inspection are necessary to ensure compliance with the contract documents and the building code applicable to the project under construction. Inspection is an important phase of the construction process that ensures a high quality, well-built structure. ● Learn fundamentals regarding reinforcing steel inspection. ● Learn about additional information and resources available from the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute. |
| SDDM/BMM/GMOI 2022 Manual Release Update Presented by: James Corney, Becky Nix and Grant Gummow |
These manuals are Structures Division documents which provide detailed instructions and requirements for the design and management of structures and geotechnical elements. This presentation introduces changes to these governing documents with the release of the 2022 manuals. |
| Structures Emergency Plan Presented by: Clinton Mccleery and Jera Irick |
This session presents structures emergency response plans. It gives an overview of emergency response roles, inspection types, typical damage levels and types, and documentation during emergency response. |
2019 Annual UDOT Conference
| Session | Description |
|---|---|
| Digital Delivery of Projects and Progress Presented by: George Lukes, Nathan Jones, Lee Young, Colby Christensen, Daniel Jensen, Sam Newton and May Anderson |
UDOT has experience with several Digital Delivery projects in various stages of design and construction. This session highlights several of these projects and provides an opportunity to learn from project designers, field crews and contractors about their successes and challenges in the rapid advancement of Digital Delivery. |
| Rehabilitating a Historic Bridge: The Story of Rockville Presented by: Mark Daniels, Pam Leach, Guy Evans and Brian Bryne. |
The town of Rockville is home to a historic truss bridge that was constructed in 1924 and recently rehabilitated. This presentation includes a background on how funding was acquired to rehabilitate the structure, a discussion of the rehabilitation items, as well as design and construction challenges. |
| Structures Preservation Standards Presented by: Cody Parker, Thad Pinkerton and Eric Buell. |
This session provides valuable information for using the available Structures preservation standards and resources for planning and designing a UDOT Structures preservation project. Common construction work and construction issues involved with Structures preservation projects are included to help provide designers with understanding of the field conditions. |
| Updates to Specifications for the Structures Division Presented by: James Corney and Ray Cook |
Over the course of the year, modifications have been made to a number of specifications and special provisions. This presentation is intended to focus on some of the more significant changes related to the Structures Division. It covers the purpose of the revisions, what the revisions are and how the revisions affect their usage in projects. Specific discussion will be provided for: Driven Piles, Drilled Shafts, MSE Walls, and Polyester Concrete. |
| Common Project Coordination Issues Presented by: Matt Rink, Rod Hess and Charles Stormont |
As technology has evolved, we all now have some very powerful tools at our disposal. So powerful in fact that we sometimes use of these tools goes beyond good engineering judgement. We get too precise and forget to think globally about how our decisions will impact others in a way that is not as positive as it could be. Experts from the Environmental, Hydraulics, Roadway, Right of Way, Structures, and Utilities departments present on how “best” to work together. |
| Structures Construction Inspection – Building More Durable Structures Presented by: Brad Hollandsworth, Mark Daniels and Jeremy Price |
The UDOT Structures Construction Inspection Program is dedicated to increasing the service life and decreasing maintenance costs of UDOT structures. This session informs the audience about the role of the Structures Division on structures construction projects, the upcoming structures-specific training materials are geared toward Transportation Technicians and other field personnel, and include expectations of the Engineer of Record, and field support resources. This presentation also covers the role of the Geotechnical Engineer and Structural Steel Inspectors. |
2018 Annual UDOT Conference
| Session | Description |
|---|---|
| BIM for Bridges and Structures – I-80 Blackrock Model Based Design and Construction (MBDC) Delivery Presented by: John Montoya, Randy Norton, Mark Daniels, Daniel Jensen, Patrick Kalisz and Colby Christensen |
I-80 Blackrock is a Structures project with the Model as the Legal Document (MALD); the first in the nation. This presentation summarizes the CMGC process and the deliverable and follows that with a panel discussion including the design team and contractor. |
| Girder Stability During Erection and Temporary Bracing Presented by: Jeremy Price, Jim Deschenes, Clark Olsen, Mark Daniels and Chad Anderson |
This session presents the basics of checking for steel girder stability during lifting. It also covers temporary support of steel and concrete girders before diaphragms are installed. Topics include lifting with spreader bars, multiple crane lifts, crane position and methods to provide girder stability. The session also presents examples of actual girder lifts to demonstrate lifting procedures and solutions used in challenging projects along with a summary of the UDOT Standard Specifications and SDDM design requirements. |
| Structures Emergency Response Plan Presented by: Clint McCleery and Rebecca Nix |
This session presents the Structures emergency response plan. It gives an overview of emergency response roles, inspection types, typical damage levels and types, and documentation during emergency response. |
2017 Annual UDOT Conference
| Session | Description |
|---|---|
| Emergency Contracting Presented by: Robert Wight, Michelle Page and Cheryl Hersh Simmons |
Whether it’s a major landslide resulting in extensive roadway damage, a bridge hit that exceeds normal repair options, flooding that damages the road and/or bridges, or some other emergency situation, know what steps to take next. Need a contractor to assist with major repairs, stabilization, constructability input, etc? Emergency Contracting may just be what you need. |
| Bridge Inspection Basics Presented by: Mark Allington and Jeremy Price |
This session presents how structural steel inspectors perform inspection on structural steel materials, welding, and structural coatings. And how they perform specialized sampling and testing of materials and analyze their physical and chemical properties to verify compliance with standards and to ensure that quality products and materials are incorporated in UDOT structures. |
| Structures Design Decisions – Learning from Construction Presented by: Mark Daniels, Nicholas Clark and James Corney |
This presentation emphasizes how a thorough effort during the structures design phase can positively impact the construction phase. The presentation also covers key aspects of the roles that structural designers have during the design and construction phases. A variety of tips, considerations and clarifications are highlighted from recent projects, the Structures Design and Detailing Manual, and the UDOT Standard Specifications. |
2016 Annual UDOT Conference
| Session | Description |
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| 2016 Structures Division Manual Update Presented by: Cheryl Hersh Simmons and Joshua J. Sletten |
This session covers the revisions and additions to the Structures Design and Detailing Manual (SDDM) and the Bridge Management Manual (BMM) as of November 2016. |
| Geotechnical Manual of Instruction Presented by: Grant Gummow |
This session discusses the revisions and additions to the Geotechnical Manual of Instruction (GMOI) as of November 2016. |
| Structures Specifications Presented by: Ray Cook |
The focus of this presentation is on the following: 1. The role of specifications within the contract 2. Specification writing principles driving the revisions 3. Significant revisions to structure-related standards 4. Implementing the new standards on UDOT projects 5. Structure Division expectations of designers in preparing specifications |
| Bridge Emergency Plan Presented by: Carmen Swanwick and Mike Ellis |
The Structures Emergency Response plan provides a rapid, efficient and uniform method for inspection of bridges and other minor structures following an event that potentially compromises a structure’s integrity. The presentation discusses the safety plan and equipment list, communication, roles and responsibilities, training, routine inspection prioritization, inspection procedures and the emergency field inspection report. |
| Fatigue: The Dirty Devil / Veyo Project Presented by: Becky Nix and Mark Daniels |
During the biennial safety inspection of the Veyo Arch, located on SR-18 over the Santa Clara River, fatigue cracking was noted in multiple connection plate locations throughout the structure. In addition, previously identified cracks had further propagated. This session examines the deficiencies found, likely causes of the deficiencies, identification and inspection, and the retrofit process to address concerns and extend the life of the structure. |
| Bridge Treatments – Hydrodemolition and Polyester Concrete Presented by: Cheryl Hersh Simmons, Nick Clark and Lonnie Marchant |
In this session, the Structures Division highlights two bridge deck rehabilitation and preservation treatments used to reduce the overall bridge life cycle cost and extend the service life of a bridge. Hydrodemolition is a concrete removal technique which uses high-pressure water to remove deteriorated concrete. After removing the deteriorated concrete, a concrete overlay is placed. Polyester concrete is a combination of a polymer resin and well graded durable aggregates used as a bridge deck overlay. The overlay uses a high molecular weight methacrylate (HMWM) primer to develop an integrated bond with the polyester concrete material and the bridge deck. The presentation discusses goals, implementation plans, limitations, and challenges. |
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