This project examined bridge design in terms of strength, cost and sustainability for the reconstruction of a bridge in Worcester, MA. Both a prestressed concrete and a steel girder bridge were designed and four different types of joints were analyzed through laboratory tensile testing. Additionally, one joint was compared through a computer software model analysis. The report culminates with conclusions and recommendations, determined by research and testing, for an appropriate solution for bridge redesign.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Stuer, Alyson J
• Himottu, Jennifer Ann

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030909-150947

Award

• Provost's MQP Award

Advisor

• Albano, Leonard D.

Year

• 2009

Date created

• 2009-03-09

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-01-20