PRESENTATION: “Idaho Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing Replacement, Santa Monica, California, United States” by Sabina Piras, WSP Opus

When – 5.30pm – Tuesday 2nd July 2019//

Where – Building 423, Conference Centre, Room: Conf Centre/423-342 (Next to School of Engineering), University of Auckland. Access from Symonds Street (Refer map below).

Agenda –
17:30 pre-presentation refreshments
18:00 presentation

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Abstract

Sabina Piras will be discussing the replacement of the Idaho Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing in Santa Monica, California. The bridge is in a high-profile location; thus, a unique signature structure was chosen by the public for replacement. The replacement bridge was constructed on the side of a bluff slope that is severely eroded, which presented geographical challenges in a high seismic zone. This presentation will highlight the design alternatives, environmental and geometric constrains, and design challenges.

Biography

Sabina Piras is a bridge engineer at WSP Opus with over 8 years of experience in the civil engineering industry. With work experience in both the United States and New Zealand, her portfolio ranges from new bridge design to retrofitting and rehabilitation of existing structures. She is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the state of California and a Chartered Professional Engineer in New Zealand. She currently holds a Master’s Degree focused in Structural Engineering from the University of California, San Diego and will working towards her PhD at the University of Christchurch starting in August 2019.

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