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SCEF Meeting Agenda
Delaware DOT
Dover, Delaware
August 29, 2007
9:00 Welcome & Introductions
9:10 Approval of Minutes from February 6, 2007 Meeting
9:15 Update on AISC Component Certification Program
Lou Triandafilou, FHWA
9:30 Structural Coatings Subcommittee Report by
Bruce Nelson, MDSHA
9:45 “Findings VDOT High Mast Lighting Inspections”
by Bill Via, VDOT
10:15 Anchor Rod Tightening Study by
Joe Bracken, PADOT
10:30 Break
10:45 Subcommittee Report on Standardization of Design & Construction of Overhead Sign Supports by
Brandon Motuk, PADOT
11:00 SCEF Welder Certification Program Report by
Bruce Abernathy, MDSHA
11:15 “Electronic Submission of Shop Drawings” by
Paul Rimmer, NY State DOT
11:45 Expansion Joint Subcommittee Report by
Marv Blimline, MDSHA
12:00 Lunch
1:00 “Project Integration Through Automation” by
Dr. Stuart Chen, SUNY Buffalo
1:30 “State DOT Implementation of AASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge Collaboration Documents” by
Lou Triandafilou, FHWA
2:00 Design Detailing Subcommittee Report by
Ahmed Mongi, WVDOT
(Ballot on SCEF Approval of AASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge Collaboration Details)
2:15 Standard Diaphragm Details for Curved Girders
Charles Pettie, VDOT
2:30 Break
2:45 Update on FHWA Technical Working Group for HPS Research Program by Lou Triandafilou, FHWA
3:00 State DOT Updates on HPS Implementation since August 2006 – All State Representatives
3:45 Other Issues
4:00 Adjourn
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