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TRB Webinar: Technical and Sustainability Aspects of Lightweight Concrete Bridges

April 12, 2021

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)

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Not all concrete is created equally. Lightweight concrete (LWC) is a feasible rehabilitation technique for many structures, including bridges and high-rises. TRB hosted a webinar on Monday April 12, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Eastern that discussed the current usage and demand of LWC in the United States. Presenters provided an overview of the technical aspects and sustainability of LWC. They also illustrated specific barriers, including construction culture, levels of awareness, and technical myths.

This webinar featured research from NCHRP Research Report 773: High-Performance/High-Strength Lightweight Concrete for Bridge Girders and Decks.

The recording is available.
Webinar agenda and presenters

  1. Technical aspects of LWC: Ahmad Mousa: Monash University Malaysia
  2. Sustainability gains of LWC: Mohab Hussein, New Jersey Department of Transportation
  3. Market demand of LWC: Ahmad Mousa: Monash University Malaysia
  4. Prime barriers facing LWC: Ahmad Mousa: Monash University Malaysia
  5. Question and answer session: Moderated by Mohamed Mahgoub, New Jersey Institute of Technology

The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Determine adequate construction materials to upgrade aging infrastructure
  2. Identify pros and cons of lightweight concrete

Professional Development Hours

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

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