Load Rating Bridge Sized Box Culverts

Speaker: Ratan Huda, P.E., MSSE – NYDOT

Presentation Description:

Load Rating Bridge Size Precast Box Culverts and Frames
– Discuss Load Rating Codes
– Discuss Load Rating Programs
– Discuss the Load Rating differences btw Box Culverts and Frames
– Discuss Live Load Influences thru deep fills

Speaker Bio:

Mr. Huda received a BS in Civil Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh and an MS in Bridge Engineering from University at Buffalo, New York. He has 23 years of experience including 18 years as a Bridge Engineer. Mr. Huda is currently the head of Bridge Safety Assurance Unit at New York State Department of Transportation. Previously, he served as a Project Engineer and a Squad Leader for Bridge Design Bureau at NYSDOT. Mr. Huda has several notable contributions for NYSDOT including development of:

· Inspection & Load Rating Policy and Worksheets for Corroded Beam Ends

· Load Rating Tool for the Cable Stayed Span of Kosciuszko Bridge Eastbound.

· Standard Worksheets for analysis and design of Wingwall, Stem Wall, and conventional Abutment.

· Design Policy & Standards for Integral Abutment.