Alan W. Pense Research
Recent and Current Research
1. Innovative HPS-70W Ford City Bridge Demonstration Project: Improved
Weldability Using Optimized Weld Metal Strength. Sponsored by The Federal
Highway Administration, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation,
The American Iron and Steel Institute and The Pennsylvania Infrastructure
Technology Alliance. (with Dr. Eric Kaufmann, completed April 2000)
2. High Performance Steel Corrugated Web Girder Fabrication Innovations:
Sponsored by The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. (with Dr.
Eric Kaufmann, expected completion June 2002)
3. Improved Fabrication Efficiency and Service Performance in HPS Steels: Sponsored by The Federal Highway Administration. The ATLSS Center, and The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (expected start Spring 2002)