Document Type
Poster
Journal/Book Title/Conference
College of Engineering Senior Design Projects
Publisher
Utah State University
Location
Logan, UT
Publication Date
2019
Abstract
Arches Engineering (AE) is a team of four civil engineering students at Utah State University (USU). The team has selected to work in conjunction with Jones & DeMille Engineering (JDE) to design a pedestrian bridge over Courthouse Wash in Moab, Utah. After analyzing the conditions, AE determined a prefabricated steel bridge with a modified bowstring truss style would best suit the 130-foot crossing.
A modified bowstring truss has a relatively low cost, is aesthetically pleasing, and is simple to construct. AE specifies to use a prefabricated bridge to reduce cost and simplify on-site construction. A drilled shaft foundation would best support the bridge over Courthouse Wash. This recommendation is due to the depth of the bedrock and the poor soil conditions. The design phase is anticipated to take 12 weeks and cost approximately $66,500.
Recommended Citation
Hansen, Wyatt; Flake, L. Kade; Kerkvliet, Josh; and McCrea, Trygve, "Courthouse Wash Pedestrian Bridge: Moab, Utah" (2019). Civil and Environmental Engineering. Paper 4.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/ceeengr_srdesign/4