In-Service Performance and Behavior Characterization of the Hybrid-Composite Bridge System

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe author would like to thank the following for their support and contributions to this work;• Dr. Devin Harris, for taking me on as an advisee and being understanding as you guided me through the difficulties of graduate work, as well as supporting me as I grew as an engineer. In addition, it was a pleasure getting to know you, whether boating on Lake Anna or finding good food and beer or the nearest ski resort to fill down town time on instrumentation trips.• Dr. Michael Brown, for serving on my committee, but also for overseeing this project and providing useful insight into instrumentation plans and the like. Also thanks are in order for taking me on as an undergraduate researcher. The work I did with under your guidance has significantly contributed to my progress and helped to lead me to where I am today.• Dr. Thomas Baber, for serving on my committee, as well as being around during my entire engineering education to teach me the fundamentals of structural engineering principles with enthusiasm and gusto.• Dr. Stephen Chase, for lending your NDE expertise to assist me in evaluating methods of inspection for HCBs• Dr. Bernard Kassner, for all of your help with the load testing and bridge insight. It was a pleasure working with you.