Dinner and Site Visit with ACI

Main Street Bridge – Columbus, OH

4:30 PM – “Attitude Adjustment” ½ Hour – Cash Bar
5:00 PM – Dinner
5:45 PM – Program and Site Visit

Construction is underway for the new Main Street Bridge across the Scioto River in downtown Columbus. The bridge will be a unique structure having an inclined, single-rib tied arch supported by massive concrete supports. This structure will be the first of its kind in the United States, and one of only a few in the world.

After the presentation, we will go outside and visit the site (walking distance), which is adjacent to Spaghetti Warehouse. Tom Graf with Kokosing will describe the project’s construction.

Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a hard hat if you have one.

SPEAKER: Tom Graf – Kokosing Construction Company

Mr. Graf is the Area Manager for Kokosing Construction Co. who he has been with for 12 years. He has involved in the construction of roads and bridges for over 27 years and is a civil engineering graduate from the University of Dayton.
Mr. Graf will present an overview of the design of this signature bridge and discuss several of its unique features and construction challenges. He will also share pictures of selected construction activities and artist renderings of the final bridge.

CPD HOURS: 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour certificate will be offered at the program’s conclusion.

COST: $25.00/person Members ($30.00/person Non Members)

MENU: Your choice of Lasagna, Manicotti, Spaghetti with Meatballs or Chicken Caesar Salad including dinner salad, bread and coffee, tea or soda.

RESERVATIONS: Please make your reservations early by calling or e-mailing David Holtzapple at 614-487-1650 or david.holtzapple@korda.com before Noon, Monday, May 19th if you plan to attend.