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FHWA Resource Center
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We are pleased to offer our services and provide you with the latest in Structural, Geotechnical, and Hydraulic engineering information and technology.
Here you will find important information about FHWA Structures, Geotechnical, and Hydraulic initiatives along with who to contact for training and assistance.
A team of engineers with advanced knowledge and experience in solving problems related to Structural Design, Construction, Geotechnical, Hydraulics, Structures Inspection, Management, and Preservation. We are committed to provide our customers and partners with high quality solutions to help deliver complex projects and programs by providing expert technical assistance, technology deployment, workshops, and trainings. Please contact us so we may be of service to you.
Team Members and their corresponding specialties are listed below. For additional information or assistance on any subject, including those not listed, please contact the Technical Director or one of the Team Leaders.
Anwar Ahmad
Structures, Geotechnical & Hydraulic Engineering Technical Director
anwar.ahmad@dot.gov
| Team Members | Specialty Area(s) |
|---|---|
| Justin Ocel, Ph.D., P.E. - Team Leader Sr. Structural Engineer Justin.Ocel@dot.gov |
Steel Bridge Design Fatigue and Fracture Structural Bolting Structural Welding Failure Forensics Ultra-High Performance Concrete Applications |
| David Garber, Ph.D., P.E. Sr. Structural Engineer david.garber@dot.gov |
Concrete Bridge Design PS/PT Girder Design & Segmental construction Ultra-High Performance Concrete Applications |
|
Jamal Elkaissi, MS, P.E. Structural Engineer jamal.elkaissi@dot.gov |
Accelerated Construction & Construction Inspection Fiber Reinforced Polymers Technologies Post-Tensioning and Grouting Segmental Construction Spliced Girder Bridges (Straight and Curved Girders) |
| Jeffrey Ger, Ph.D., P.E. Sr. Structural Engineer jeffrey.ger@dot.gov |
Accelerated Construction Bridge Construction QC/QA Bridge Rehabilitation and Retrofit Seismic Design and Evaluation Structural Design |
| Team Members | Specialty Area(s) |
|---|---|
| Larry O'Donnell, P.E. - Team Leader Sr. Structural Engineer larry.o'donnell@dot.gov |
Bridge Asset and Performance Management Bridge Inspection (NBIS, NBI) Cable Stayed Bridges Non Destructive Testing & Steel Protective Coatings Inspections Segmental Construction |
| Mike Brokaw, P.E. Sr. Structural Engineer mike.brokaw@dot.gov |
Bridge Inspection (NBIS, NBI) |
| Rodolfo Maruri, P.E. Structural Engineer Rodolfo.Maruri@dot.gov |
Bridge & Tunnel Inspection (NBIS & NTIS) Segmental Construction Tunnel Operations and Maintenance Major Projects (Construction, Inspection) |
| Tod Kimball, P.E. Sr. Structural Engineer Tod.Kimball@dot.gov |
Bridge Inspection (NBIS, NBI) Bridge Maintenance & Preservation Federal-aid Bridge Program Administration Bridge Projects (Construction, Inspection) |
| Tom Saad, P.E. Sr. Structural Engineer thomas.saad@dot.gov |
Bridge Design and Analysis Specifications Bridge Load Rating and Posting Process and Procedures Complex Structures Structural Program & Process Reviews |
| Team Members | Specialty Area(s) |
|---|---|
| Daniel Alzamora, P.E. - Team Leader Senior Geotechnical Engineer daniel.alzamora@dot.gov |
• Earth Retaining • Slope Stability and Embankments • Mechanically Stabilized Soils • Geosynthetics • Geosynthetic Reinforced Soils • Integrated Bridge System (GRS IBS) |
|
Justice Maswoswe, Ph.D., P.E. Senior Geotechnical Engineer justice.maswoswe@dot.gov |
• Deep Foundations • Ground Improvement • Subsurface Investigations • Slope Stability & Embankments • Soil Tunnels (ITT, TBM, C&C) |
|
Benjamin Rivers, P.E. Senior Geotechnical Engineer benjamin.rivers@dot.gov |
• Subsurface Characterization • Soil and Rock Slopes • Drilled Shaft Construction • Earthwork Construction • Geohazards |
| Derrick Dasenbrock, P.E., D.GE, F. ASCE Geotechnical Engineer derrick.dasenbrock@dot.gov |
• Site Characterization • Geotechnical Testing (In-situ and lab) • Soil, Rock, and Soil-Structure Behavior • Instrumentation, Measurement, and Inspection • Performance Monitoring and Data Visualization • Alternative Procurement |
| Mary Nodine, P.E. Geotechnical Engineer mary.nodine@dot.gov |
• Ground Improvement • Deep Foundations • Instrumentation • Complex Geotechnical modeling • Slope Stability • Consolidation/Settlement Evaluation • Earth Retention/Excavation Support • Subsurface Investigations |
| Team Members | Specialty Area(s) |
|---|---|
| Scott Hogan, P.E. - Team Leader Senior Hydraulic Engineer scott.hogan@dot.gov |
• Hydraulic Modeling • Bridge and Culvert Hydraulics • Bridge Scour Assessment • Countermeasure Design • River Engineering Analyses |
| Laura Girard, P.E. Senior Hydraulic Engineer laura.girard@dot.gov |
• Bridge and Culvert Hydraulics • Bridge Scour Assessment • Countermeasure Design • River Engineering Analyses • Resilience and Climate Change |
| Ryan Lizewski, P.E. Hydraulic Engineer ryan.lizewski@dot.gov |
• Urban Drainage • Bridge and Culvert Hydraulics • Coastal Hydraulics and Resilience • Floodplain Hydraulics |
|
Megan Frye, P.E. Hydraulic Engineer megan.frye@dot.gov |
• Hydrologic Analyses • Hydraulic Modeling • Culvert Hydraulics • Roadway Drainage |
| David Claman, P.E. Hydraulic Engineer david.claman@dot.gov |
• Culvert Hydraulics • Bridge Hydraulics • Roadway Drainage • Floodplains • Hydrologic Analyses |
