About the author  ⁄ Akash Rao, P.E.

Akash Rao, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, is a Structural Engineer and can be reached at arao@hardesty-hanover.com.

Vertical Lift Highway Bridge in Canada

In this article, detailed description of the modeling and evaluation of a steel vertical lift highway bridge located in Ontario, Canada is presented. The bridge spans a major transportation waterway for ships and barges carrying 40 million tons of valuable cargo annually, and continues to be a major factor in the growth of cities like Toronto, Cleveland, Detroit, and Chicago. Hence, it is considered a Lifeline Bridge for all evaluation purposes.

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