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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010 SUSPENSION TRAIL BRIDGE USING SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA Brad Miller PE [email protected] SUSPENSION TRAIL BRIDGE USING SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA Brad Miller PE [email protected]

Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

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Page 1: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

SUSPENSION TRAIL BRIDGE USING SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USABrad Miller PE [email protected]

SUSPENSION TRAIL BRIDGE USING SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USABrad Miller PE [email protected]

Page 2: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

BACKGROUND- Initial Concept - Cable Stayed Bridge Using Smallwood

(Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

BACKGROUND- Initial Concept - Cable Stayed Bridge Using Smallwood

(Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

Page 3: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

BACKGROUND- Initial Concept - Cable Stayed Bridge Using Smallwood

- A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget

(Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

BACKGROUND- Initial Concept - Cable Stayed Bridge Using Smallwood

- A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget

(Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

Page 4: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

BACKGROUND- Initial Concept - Cable Stayed Bridge Using Smallwood

- A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget

- Considered 90-ft Cable Bridge, Also Prefab Steel Bridge

(Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

BACKGROUND- Initial Concept - Cable Stayed Bridge Using Smallwood

- A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget

- Considered 90-ft Cable Bridge, Also Prefab Steel Bridge

(Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

Page 5: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

BACKGROUND- Initial Concept - Cable Stayed Bridge Using Smallwood

- A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget

- Considered 90-ft Cable Bridge, Also Prefab Steel Bridge

- Cable Bridge Chosen for Aesthetics, and to TakeAdvantage of Grant

BACKGROUND- Initial Concept - Cable Stayed Bridge Using Smallwood

- A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget

- Considered 90-ft Cable Bridge, Also Prefab Steel Bridge

- Cable Bridge Chosen for Aesthetics, and to TakeAdvantage of Grant

Page 6: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

BACKGROUND- Initial Concept - Cable Stayed Bridge Using Smallwood

- A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget

- Considered 90-ft Cable Bridge, Also Prefab Steel Bridge

- Cable Bridge Chosen for Aesthetics, and to TakeAdvantage of Grant

- Many Agencies were involved in the Project

BACKGROUND- Initial Concept - Cable Stayed Bridge Using Smallwood

- A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget

- Considered 90-ft Cable Bridge, Also Prefab Steel Bridge

- Cable Bridge Chosen for Aesthetics, and to TakeAdvantage of Grant

- Many Agencies were involved in the Project

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

SMALLWOOD- Large Stands of Lodge-Pole Pine Killed by Beetles

SMALLWOOD- Large Stands of Lodge-Pole Pine Killed by Beetles

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

SMALLWOOD- Large Stands of Lodge-Pole Pine Killed by Beetles

- Largely Going to Waste and Creating a Fire Hazard

SMALLWOOD- Large Stands of Lodge-Pole Pine Killed by Beetles

- Largely Going to Waste and Creating a Fire Hazard

Page 9: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

SMALLWOOD- Large Stands of Lodge-Pole Pine Killed by Beetles

- Largely Going to Waste and Creating a Fire Hazard

- 6 to 8 Inch Diameter, Suitable for Intermediate Members

SMALLWOOD- Large Stands of Lodge-Pole Pine Killed by Beetles

- Largely Going to Waste and Creating a Fire Hazard

- 6 to 8 Inch Diameter, Suitable for Intermediate Members

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

SMALLWOOD- Large Stands of Lodge-Pole Pine Killed by Beetles

- Largely Going to Waste and Creating a Fire Hazard

- 6 to 8 Inch Diameter, Suitable for Intermediate Members

- 6 Inch Diameter Logs Stockpiled, From the Nez Perce NF

SMALLWOOD- Large Stands of Lodge-Pole Pine Killed by Beetles

- Largely Going to Waste and Creating a Fire Hazard

- 6 to 8 Inch Diameter, Suitable for Intermediate Members

- 6 Inch Diameter Logs Stockpiled, From the Nez Perce NF

Page 11: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

SMALLWOOD- Large Stands of Lodge-Pole Pine Killed by Beetles

- Largely Going to Waste and Creating a Fire Hazard

- 6 to 8 Inch Diameter, Suitable for Intermediate Members

- 6 Inch Diameter Logs Stockpiled, From the Nez Perce NF

- Use This Sustainable Design Resource to Qualify for theGrant, and Help Minimize Fire Hazard

SMALLWOOD- Large Stands of Lodge-Pole Pine Killed by Beetles

- Largely Going to Waste and Creating a Fire Hazard

- 6 to 8 Inch Diameter, Suitable for Intermediate Members

- 6 Inch Diameter Logs Stockpiled, From the Nez Perce NF

- Use This Sustainable Design Resource to Qualify for theGrant, and Help Minimize Fire Hazard

Page 12: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Cable Stayed Bridge Concept From Study by Others

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Cable Stayed Bridge Concept From Study by Others

Page 13: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Cable Stayed Bridge Concept From Study by Others

- Second Bridge With Same Concept Well Over Budget

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Cable Stayed Bridge Concept From Study by Others

- Second Bridge With Same Concept Well Over Budget

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Cable Stayed Bridge Concept From Study by Others

- Second Bridge With Same Concept Well Over Budget

- Reduce Cost of Cable Stayed Concept or Revise Concept

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Cable Stayed Bridge Concept From Study by Others

- Second Bridge With Same Concept Well Over Budget

- Reduce Cost of Cable Stayed Concept or Revise Concept

Page 15: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Cable Stayed Bridge Concept From Study by Others

- Second Bridge With Same Concept Well Over Budget

- Reduce Cost of Cable Stayed Concept or Revise Concept

- Use 6 inch Diameter Smallwood

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Cable Stayed Bridge Concept From Study by Others

- Second Bridge With Same Concept Well Over Budget

- Reduce Cost of Cable Stayed Concept or Revise Concept

- Use 6 inch Diameter Smallwood

Page 16: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Simplify Concept - Ease of Construction & Maintenance

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Simplify Concept - Ease of Construction & Maintenance

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Simplify Concept - Ease of Construction & Maintenance

- Improve What Works, Avoid What Doesn’t Work

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Simplify Concept - Ease of Construction & Maintenance

- Improve What Works, Avoid What Doesn’t Work

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Simplify Concept - Ease of Construction & Maintenance

- Improve What Works, Avoid What Doesn’t Work

- Look at Other Trail Bridge Designs, US Forest Service

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Simplify Concept - Ease of Construction & Maintenance

- Improve What Works, Avoid What Doesn’t Work

- Look at Other Trail Bridge Designs, US Forest Service

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Simplify Concept - Ease of Construction & Maintenance

- Improve What Works, Avoid What Doesn’t Work

- Look at Other Trail Bridge Designs, US Forest Service

- Consider Aesthetics & Context Sensitive Design

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Simplify Concept - Ease of Construction & Maintenance

- Improve What Works, Avoid What Doesn’t Work

- Look at Other Trail Bridge Designs, US Forest Service

- Consider Aesthetics & Context Sensitive Design

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

US FOREST SERVICE TRAIL SUSPENSION BRIDGESUS FOREST SERVICE TRAIL SUSPENSION BRIDGES

Typical USFS Suspension Foot Bridge, Libby, MontanaTypical USFS Suspension Foot Bridge, Libby, Montana

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

US FOREST SERVICE TRAIL SUSPENSION BRIDGESUS FOREST SERVICE TRAIL SUSPENSION BRIDGES

Typical USFS Suspension Pack Bridge, Lochsa, MontanaTypical USFS Suspension Pack Bridge, Lochsa, Montana

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

US FOREST SERVICE TRAIL SUSPENSION BRIDGESUS FOREST SERVICE TRAIL SUSPENSION BRIDGES

-Lattice Stiffening TrussesUsing 6 Inch Boards

- Problems With Splices andConnections

- Towers Hard to Rehabilitate

- Many Have Lasted 75 Years!

-Lattice Stiffening TrussesUsing 6 Inch Boards

- Problems With Splices andConnections

- Towers Hard to Rehabilitate

- Many Have Lasted 75 Years!

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Use Lattice Stiffening Trusses From Half Rounds, FlatSides Toward Each Other

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Use Lattice Stiffening Trusses From Half Rounds, FlatSides Toward Each Other

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Use Lattice Stiffening Trusses From Half Rounds, FlatSides Toward Each Other

- Use Structural-Tees Top and Bottom as Connectors

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Use Lattice Stiffening Trusses From Half Rounds, FlatSides Toward Each Other

- Use Structural-Tees Top and Bottom as Connectors

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Use Lattice Stiffening Trusses From Half Rounds, FlatSides Toward Each Other

- Use Structural-Tees Top and Bottom as Connectors

- Eliminate Stringers For Simplicity and Savings, Use*Glued-Laminated Deck Over Floor-beams

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Use Lattice Stiffening Trusses From Half Rounds, FlatSides Toward Each Other

- Use Structural-Tees Top and Bottom as Connectors

- Eliminate Stringers For Simplicity and Savings, Use*Glued-Laminated Deck Over Floor-beams

Page 26: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Use Lattice Stiffening Trusses From Half Rounds, FlatSides Toward Each Other

- Use Structural-Tees Top and Bottom as Connectors

- Eliminate Stringers For Simplicity and Savings, Use*Glued-Laminated Deck Over Floor-beams

*Changed to Composite Decking During Design

DESIGN STRATEGY

- Use Lattice Stiffening Trusses From Half Rounds, FlatSides Toward Each Other

- Use Structural-Tees Top and Bottom as Connectors

- Eliminate Stringers For Simplicity and Savings, Use*Glued-Laminated Deck Over Floor-beams

*Changed to Composite Decking During Design

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

DESIGN STRATEGY

Use 90-ft Suspension Bridge, Lattice Stiffening Truss

Instead of Cable Stayed, Round Log Truss

DESIGN STRATEGY

Use 90-ft Suspension Bridge, Lattice Stiffening Truss

Instead of Cable Stayed, Round Log Truss

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

Anchor BlockAnchor Block

ConcretePierConcretePier

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

Anchor BlockAnchor Block

Towers, Cables, and Hangers

Towers, Cables, and Hangers

Cable AttachmentCable Attachment

ConcretePierConcretePier

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

Transverse Floor BeamsTransverse Floor Beams

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

Transverse Floor BeamsTransverse Floor Beams Lattice Stiffening TrussLattice Stiffening Truss

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

Transverse Floor BeamsTransverse Floor Beams Lattice Stiffening TrussLattice Stiffening Truss

Timber Shear Plates and Split Ring Connectors

Timber Shear Plates and Split Ring Connectors

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

Lattice Truss DiagonalsLattice Truss Diagonals Top/Bottom ChordsTop/Bottom Chords

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

Lattice Truss DiagonalsLattice Truss Diagonals Top/Bottom ChordsTop/Bottom ChordsTreated With Copper Quinolinolate – K8Treated With Copper Quinolinolate – K8

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

4 x 12 Inch Composite Decking From Sawdust and Recycled Plastic4 x 12 Inch Composite Decking From Sawdust and Recycled Plastic

Plastic Fastening ClipsPlastic Fastening Clips

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

4 x 12 Inch Composite Decking From Sawdust and Recycled Plastic4 x 12 Inch Composite Decking From Sawdust and Recycled Plastic

Plastic Fastening ClipsPlastic Fastening Clips

Material Samples Available to Look atMaterial Samples Available to Look at

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

- Lateral Bracing - Plates and Cones as Climbing Deterrent- Lateral Bracing - Plates and Cones as Climbing Deterrent

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

Approach SlabApproach Slab Vinyl Coated Chain Link MeshVinyl Coated Chain Link Mesh

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

4’x8’ x 5/8 Inch Thick Rubber Mats From Recycled Tires4’x8’ x 5/8 Inch Thick Rubber Mats From Recycled Tires

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

COSTTotal Cost - $250,000$350 Per Square Foot

COSTTotal Cost - $250,000$350 Per Square Foot

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

Dedication CeremonyDedication Ceremony

April 21, 2006April 21, 2006

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

NATIONAL AWARDS- 2007 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC): Engineering Excellence Awards, Honor Award

- 2007 America Road and Transportation Builders (ARTBA ): Globe Award, 1st Place Bridge Category

- 2007 National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA): Finalist Project Award, Second Place

- 2008 Association of Conservation Engineers (ACE): First Place Award of Excellence

NATIONAL AWARDS- 2007 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC): Engineering Excellence Awards, Honor Award

- 2007 America Road and Transportation Builders (ARTBA ): Globe Award, 1st Place Bridge Category

- 2007 National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA): Finalist Project Award, Second Place

- 2008 Association of Conservation Engineers (ACE): First Place Award of Excellence

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HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

PRESENTATIONS- SMALLWOOD 2006 – Richmond, VA

- 2006 HDR Transportation Conference – Phoenix, AZ

- 86th Annual TRB Conference – Washington DC

- 2006 ACI Convention - Atlanta, GA

-2007 ACE Conference – Missoula, MT

- 2007 Western Bridge Engineers Seminar – Boise, ID

- 2008 17th Congress, International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering – Chicago, Il

- SMALLWOOD 2010 – Hot Springs, AR

PRESENTATIONS- SMALLWOOD 2006 – Richmond, VA

- 2006 HDR Transportation Conference – Phoenix, AZ

- 86th Annual TRB Conference – Washington DC

- 2006 ACI Convention - Atlanta, GA

-2007 ACE Conference – Missoula, MT

- 2007 Western Bridge Engineers Seminar – Boise, ID

- 2008 17th Congress, International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering – Chicago, Il

- SMALLWOOD 2010 – Hot Springs, AR

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FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

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Page 47: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

Rattlesnake Creek Pedestrian BridgeRattlesnake Creek Pedestrian Bridge

Page 48: Rattlesnake Creek, Missoula, Montana, USA A Second, Bridge Was Planned But Well Over Budget (Smallwood, or Roundwood, is 6 to 8 Inch Diameter Wood Made From Dead Lodge Pole Pine)

HDR ENGINEERING, INC. AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY - HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS APRIL 20-22, 2010

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