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Guide to Bridge Traffic and Combination Barriers: Workshop Materials - March 2012
| Research Area | Bridge design, management |
| Responsible Council / Committee | Chief Engineers' Council Structures Standing Committee |
| Related TAC publications | Guide to Bridge Traffic and Combination Barriers (2010) |
| Start Date | February 2012 |
| Completion Date | Fall 2012 |
| Research Agency | To be determined |
| Status | The project steering committee is being formed. |
| Project Funding Partners | Prince Edward Island Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal; City of Calgary; Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation; Ministère des Transports du Québec; Structal-Bridges; Ontario Ministry of Transportation; City of Winnipeg |
| Staff Contact | Josée Cyr |
Abstract
The Guide to Bridge Traffic and Combination Barriers was published by TAC in 2010 and it is recommended that a seminar/workshop series be conducted about the Guide. Focusing on barrier performance levels, conceptual and detailed design guidance, combination barriers, end treatments, as well as barrier evaluation and upgrade of existing systems, the seminar will provide information to assist practitioners and help unify Canadian bridge barrier design practices.
Learning materials are needed to accompany the Guide and to support the seminar series. The objective of the project would be to develop the necessary materials based on TAC’s Guide.
The major project deliverable will be learning materials to support the Guide to Bridge Traffic and Combination Barriers.