Computer Integrated Steel Bridge Design and Construction
Expanding Automation
Final Report

Stuart S. Chen, Ph.D., P.E.

Mission Establish a roadmap for integrating steel bridge design through-construction processes and for advancing the state-of-the-practice in steel bridge manufacturing automation and productivity April 23-25, 2001 at Edison Welding Institute 1250 Arthur E. Adams Dr. Columbus, OH 43221 Sponsors Federal Highway Administration American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials National Steel Bridge Alliance Edison Welding Institute

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