FHWA Demonstration Project
Heat Straightening Repair for Damaged Steel Bridges

Ontario, Canada

Invitation Letter

21 July 2004

Subject: Heat Straightening Repair of Damaged Steel Bridge Members

The Ministry of Transportation, Ontario will be hosting the FHWA Demonstration Workshop, Heat Straightening Repair of Damaged Steel Bridge Members.

Through the use of videos, slides, an interactive computer program and a field demonstration, the following information will be presented:

• Overview of heat straightening.
• How to conduct various heating patterns.
• Repairs for various types of damage.
• Inspection and supervision of repairs.
• Estimated time to straighten a bent steel section.
• Technical requirements and specifications.
• Case studies of actual repairs including a detailed repair using an interactive computer program.

The two-day workshop will be held on November 16 and 17, 2004. It is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM on November 16. The classroom portion will be held at the Travelodge Hotel, 2737 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario. The laboratory portion will be held nearby, at the Reservoir Building of the Ministry of Transportation's Downsview Complex, 1201 Wilson Avenue. There is no charge for the workshop and meals will be provided. However, attendees will be responsible for all other expenses including hotel accommodations, and travel to the venue.Also, please bring dark coloured sunglasses or goggles and safety equipment, including boots and hardhat, to the laboratory session.

If you are a consultant and are involved in work for the Ministry in the category of complex structures and wish to attend the workshop, please complete the attached registration form by September 30, 2004. Space for non-Ministry attendees is limited, so register early. The Ministry will invite other prospective attendees directly. To obtain additional information, visit the FHWA Office of Infrastructure Bridge Technology's heat straightening home page at www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/heat.htm. Additional information available at this site includes a flyer on the Heat Straightening Repair for Damaged Steel Bridges, Focus article, workshop agenda, and map.

The following information is also available:

• Background information, including speaker biographies.
• Workshop Schedule.
• Hotel information and a map indicating the Travelodge Hotel (Group rate available for attendees requiring a room) where the classroom presentation will be held. Map also indicates location of laboratory facility.
• Registration form.

If you have any questions, please contact Ranko Mihaljevic (tel. 905 704 2351 & email Ranko.Mihaljevic@mto.gov.on.ca) or John Torontali (tel. 905 704 2350 & email John.Torontali@mto.gov.on.ca).

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