Predicting Racking For High Skew Bridges

photo of a bridge over a river.

Research will seek methods to analytically predict racking displacements so that bridge designers can take measures to accommodate these displacements.

Project description

Bridges with high skew have racking (displacements of deck and girders under long term loading). Racking is not desired as it increases maintenance needs of a bridge. This research will seek methods to analytically predict racking displacements so that designers can take measures to accommodate these displacements.

Project outcome

The specific outcomes of this project will be identified by the faculty mentor at the beginning of your collaboration. 

Project details

Timing, eligibility and other details
Length of commitment To be determined by student/mentor
Start time Fall, Spring, Summer
In-person, remote, or hybrid?
In-person
Level of collaboration To be determined by student/mentor
Benefits Academic Credit, Volunteer
Who is eligible CIE323 is Required
Goldwater and the National Science Foundation

Students participating in this project might be interested in and eligible for the Goldwater Scholarship and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Connect with the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships to learn more.

Project mentor

Pinar Okumus

Assistant Professor

Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering

222 Ketter Hall

Phone: (716) 645-4356

Email: pinaroku@buffalo.edu

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Preparation activities

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Keywords

Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering