I was finally able to make my first visit to the Bond Bridge in Kansas City since it was completed. It is a very beautiful bridge that fits well into the approach to Kansas City from the north. As foundation engineers, we don’t always get a convenient opportunity visit the large bridge structures we work … Continue reading Visit to Bond Bridge (kcICON Project) in KC→
The kcICON project in Kansas City has been completed six months ahead of schedule and within budget with all lanes and ramps being open on December 18th. Demolition has begun on the existing Paseo bridge. You can see some photos of the demolition (like the one in this post – thanks kcICON!) at their Facebook … Continue reading kcICON Project Opens Ahead of Schedule→
Paul received a few photos of the kcICON bridge that are just too cool not to share. These were sent to him by Massman Construction. These were taken in September of this year. MoDOT’s Flicker album of the dedication ceremony is here. The new bridge was dedicated and partially opened to traffic (southbound) on September … Continue reading kcICON Bridge Nears Completion→
As geotechnical/foundation engineers, we don’t usually get to see much of what happens on a project after the foundations are completed, especially a project like a large bridge that can take years to complete. Technology such as the Internet, webcams, and digital photography have made it easy for us to see how things are progressing … Continue reading Bridge updates – kcICON, Audubon, Beck Street→
The Spring 2010 issue of Deep Foundations from the Deep Foundations Institute includes an article by Dan and Paul (with a little help from yours truly!). The article is based on our paper presented by Dan at the 34th DFI Conference on Deep Foundations last October in Kansas City. The kcICON project continues to roll … Continue reading kcICON Bond Bridge Article in Deep Foundations Magazine→
The kcICON project in Kansas City, Missouri is using Facebook and YouTube as a public relations tool. They have recently posted new videos and pictures. The latest video is of demolition of one of the existing approach structures. It is all done for public relations, so the photos and videos are oriented for the general … Continue reading kcICON project moving along – see it on Facebook and YouTube→
An article on the kcICON bridge project was published in the November 2009 issue of Roads and Bridges magazine. The article was written by Pat Cassity, P.E. of Parsons Transportation Group, Brian Kidwell, P.E. of MoDOT, and Pat Byrne, P.E. of Massman. The on-line version is here. I have also posted a PDF on the … Continue reading kcICON Bridge article in Roads and Bridges→
I have added the paper that we wrote and Dan presented at the Deep Foundations Institute 34th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations that was held in Kansas City, MO late last month. The paper highlights how the design-build process was successful in the design and construction of the large diameter drilled shafts supporting the … Continue reading kcICON Bridge Paper Added→
UPDATE (5/19/09): Here is an article the Kansas City Star on-line. It has links to photos and video. Work by DBA is all but compete on the kcICON project. All drilled shafts have been installed and base grouted. Construction of the shafts went very well, with no significant issues. Hayes Drilling installed all of the … Continue reading kcICON Bond Bridge Update – Drilled Shafts Complete!→
I started on a post back in January, realizing I never finished it when I started writing a new one for this project. So, this one now covers a few months! Work on the land bents began back in November, before it got really cold! There are 5 land-based bents (Bent 1 on the “south” … Continue reading kcICON River Bridge Update – March 08→
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