The Puerto Rico Transportation Technology Transfer Center has developed a technical audiovisual library (AV) that currently includes over 300 videotapes in VHS format. The topics include, among general, pavement rehabilitation, asphalt, equipment maintenance, administration and management, traffic and safety. To request this material, you can call the center at 787-834-6385 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM ET.
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Clearing and Clearing of Bridges |
Shows equipment, tools and procedures for cleaning and clearing bridges. |
Concrete Bridge Deck Repair |
Good deck repair is accomplished by using the proper equipment, tools, and procedures. |
Timber Bridges: Build Better and Save with Modern Timber Bridges |
Utilization of Timber Bridges. |
Structures Inspection |
Covers procedure to follow for determining and inspecting structure conditions. |
A Bridge toward the Future: The Seto Ohashi Bridge |
Steps taken for the construction of the bridge Seto Ohashi in Japan, the largest in the world. Includes advantages, benefits, and details taken in consideration in its construction. |
Timber Bridge #2 |
Basic data about bridges. Focusing on Modern Timber Bridges and the Demonstration Timber Bridge Program of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. |
Modern Timber Bridges: A New Return For Old New England |
This video shows the collective efforts of federal, state and locals. |
Aesthetic Bridge: Rails & Guardrails |
Road side safety hardware, on some roads, must balance the need for protecting motorist with consideration to the scenic beauty of the area. |
Bridge Deck Overlays |
This video covers the examination of deck conditions, materials, surface preparation and overlay placement. |
Prefabricated Timber Bridge Deck Panels |
This video illustrates a relatively low cost method for fabrication of timber decks over steel girders using methods developed by John Smolen. |
Massachussetts Bridge Technology Workshop (Speaker Presentations March 26-28, 2002 Boston, MA) |
State-specific workshop presentations. Sessions were presented on high-performance materials, corrosion-resistant rebar, life cycle cost analysis, bridge management and non-destructive evaluation. Top-notch speakers from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), other State highways departments, the consultant and steel fabrication industry, and academia presented material in each of these sessions. |
Massachusetts Bridge Technology Workshop(Speaker Presentations March 26-28, 2002 Boston, MA) |
State-specific workshop presentations. Sessions were presented on high-performance materials, corrosion-resistant rebar, life cycle cost analysis, bridge management and non-destructive evaluation. Top-notch speakers from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), other State highways departments, the consultant and steel fabrication industry, and academia presented material in each of these sessions. |
Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual |
Reference for NHI courses: |
Heat - Straightening Repair for Damaged Bridges Vol. 1 |
This CD contains management design and techniques. |
High-Performance Concrete (HPC) /Deck Overlay Workshop |
A collection of presentation regarding Quality Control/Quality Assurance and Performance-realted specifications; permeability test procedure experiences, benefits and limitations; and experiences with certain bridge deck overlay materials. |
Hardwood Anyone? |
Shows the use of hardwood for bridges construction. |
