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| RBA Engineer describes why Bridges are lifted Matthew G. Yerkey of Ryan-Biggs Associates, P.C., in Troy, New York, recently authored an article titled, “Raising the Bar on Bridge Jacking” for Structure magazine. The article, featured in the October 2005 issue, describes why bridges are lifted/jacked and what pitfalls engineers must watch for along the way. Yerkey is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Association for Bridge Construction and Design, and the American Institute of Steel Construction. As a Design Engineer at Ryan-Biggs Associates, he has been involved in the engineering design of numerous bridges and industrial and historical preservation projects. Structure magazine is an international publication which focuses on structural engineering and issues concerning construction materials, methods, design, and analysis techniques for buildings, bridges, and special structures. The magazine has a readership of approximately 30, 000. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |