2024 Spring Seminar

Thank you to all those who made our 2024 Spring Seminar so great! This Spring Seminar saw over 140 guests gather in-person together and learn about:

• Technical Overview of the Design Theory of CMC Rigid Inclusions for Embankment Support

  • Presented by Nina Carney, PE & Nathan McLean, PE (Menard USA)

• The Use of Temporary Bridges in Accelerated Bridge Construction

  • Presented by Kevin Traynor (Acrow Bridge)

• Bridges to Prosperity, Bisenge Hybrid Suspension Bridge

  • Presented by Leo Fernandez, PE (TYLin)

• An Innovative Approach Utilizing Steel Wool for Enhancing Concrete's Cracking Resistance

  • Presented by Dr. Ravi Ranade (SUNY Buffalo)

• Ultra-High Performance Concrete Link Slabs

  • Presented by Jim Scarlata, PE (NYSDOT)

• The Edgemere Drive Bridge over Long Pond Outlet

  • Presented by Karen Cox, PE (Monroe County DOT) & Brian Carlson, PE (GPI)

• Cathodic Protection of Precast Prestressed Beams

  • Presented by Brian Haas, PE & Tamer Osman, PE (Fisher Associates)

• NYSDOT Hydraulic Vulnerability Manual Re-Write

  • Presented by Lallman Ramballi, PE (NYSDOT)

Thanks to all those who attended, and to all the ABCD WNY board members and officers who made this possible!