Abstract
This chapter describes the joint efforts of the Forest Service and the FHWA to administer national programs including research, demonstration bridges, and technology transfer components. Summary information on a number of Forest Service-WIT demonstration bridges constructed with hardwoods is also provided.
Keywords
Wood in Transportation Program,
wooden bridges,
maintenance,
repair,
hardwoods,
research,
technology transfer,
design,
construction,
review article,
demonstration bridges
Citation
Wacker, James P.; Cesa, Ed T. 2005. Chapter 10:Hardwoods for timber bridges. Undervalued hardwoods for engineered materials and components. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society ; Marquette, MI : Northern Initiative, c2005: Pages 115-134.