1. Webinar on Load Rating of Gusset Plates in Steel Truss Bridges by the LFR Method September 24, 2009 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by FHWA in Cooperation with PennDOT

2. Load Rating of Gusset Plates in Steel Truss Bridges by the LFR Method Goal: To provide engineers with knowledge of PennDOT’s practices in load rating gusset plates using the PennDOT Rating Spreadsheet and in accordance with the FHWA Guidance. To make the Rating Spreadsheet available to participants. To make the Rating Spreadsheet available to participants.

3. Agenda Welcoming Remarks – Myint Lwin Welcoming Remarks – Myint Lwin Introduction to PennDOT’s Practice – Tom Macioce Introduction to PennDOT’s Practice – Tom Macioce FHWA Division Office Remarks – Derek Constable FHWA Division Office Remarks – Derek Constable PennDOT’s Rating Spreadsheet – Karim Naji PennDOT’s Rating Spreadsheet – Karim Naji –Introduction –FHWA Guidance Example –PennDOT Deck Truss Example Open Discussion – Myint Lwin Open Discussion – Myint Lwin

4. Expectations Expectations Outcomes: Outcomes: –At the end of the Webinar, the participants will be able to: Understand the FHWA Guidance - LFR method. Understand the FHWA Guidance - LFR method. Gain a good knowledge of the PennDOT Gusset Plate Load Rating and Evaluation Processes. Gain a good knowledge of the PennDOT Gusset Plate Load Rating and Evaluation Processes. Acquire a working knowledge and skill in using the PennDOT Rating Spreadsheet. Acquire a working knowledge and skill in using the PennDOT Rating Spreadsheet. Hear from participants on how other States are load rating and evaluating gusset plates. Hear from participants on how other States are load rating and evaluating gusset plates.