Selected Publications

  • Hearn,G., (2017). Bridge Element Condition Reports in Performance Measures for Bridge Preservation. Trans. Res. Rec. 2612, doi 10.3141/2612-16.
  • Hearn,G., (2016). A Bridge Preservation Index and Its Relation to National Performance Management Measures. TRB Annual Mtg., Paper 16-2301, 14p.
  • Hearn,G., (2015). Element-Level Performance Measures for Bridge Preservation. Trans. Res. Rec. 2481, p10-17.
  • Hearn,G. (2014). State Bridge Load Posting Processes and Practices. Natl Acad., NCHRP Synthesis 453. 136p.
  • Hearn,G. (2014). Status of Posting for Load Among U.S. Bridges and Culverts. TRB Annual Mtg., Paper 14-3072, 15p.
  • Hearn,G, Juntunen,D., Ahmad,A.S., and Johnson,B.V. (2013). Performance Measures for Bridge Preservation. Trans. Res. Rec. 2360, p45–51.
  • Hearn,G., Pan,S-Y, and Casey,W.F. (2013). Bridge Management Practices in Idaho, Michigan and Virginia. TRB Annual Mtg., Paper 13-0869, 14p.
  • Hearn,G. (2012) Deterioration and Cost Information for Bridge Management. Colorado DOT, CDOT-2012-4, 354p.
  • Hearn,G. (2012). Bridge Management Practices in Idaho, Michigan and Virginia. USDOT FHWA, 42p.
  • Hearn,G. and Johnson,B.V. (2011).  An Overview of Identification and Tracking of Highway Bridge Maintenance Actions. NAS-TRB, Transp. Res. Rec. No 2220, p12-20
  • Hearn, G., Thompson P.D., Mystkowski,W., and Hyman,W. (2010) Framework for a National Database System for Maintenance Actions on Highway Bridges.  Natl Acad NCHRP, Report 668, 96p. Appendices A thru E, 191p.
  • Hearn, G. Weykamp,P., Kimball,T., Johnson,B.V., Ramsey,K., D’Andrea,A. and Becker,S. (2010) Best Practices in Bridge Management Decision-Making. Natl Acad NCHRP, 20-68A Scan 07-05, 256p.
  • Weykamp,P., Kimball,T., Johnson,B.V., Becker,S., D’Andrea,A. Hearn,G., and Capers,H. (2010). Taming the Bridge Inventory. Roads and Bridges, V48, No3, p30-34.
  • Hearn, G. (2007). Bridge Inspection Practices. Natl Acad NCHRP, Synthesis 375, Washington, 199p.
  • Hearn,G. and Xi, Y-P (2007). Service life and cost comparisons for four types of Colorado DOT bridge decks. Colorado DOT, CDOT-DTD-R-2007-2, 100p
  • Hearn,G., and Adams,E. (2006). Shape selection for lattice structures. ASCE Jou. Struct. Engrg., Vol 132, No 11, 1713-1720.
  • Hearn,G., Puckett,J., Friedland,I., Everett,T., Hurst,K., Romack,G., Christian,G., Shepard,R., Thompson, T., and Young,R. (2005). Bridge preservation and maintenance in Europe and South Africa. FHWA Int’l Prog., FHWA-PL-04-007, Washington, 150p.
  • Puckett,J. and Hearn,G., (2005). Summary of AASHTO and FHWA international scanning tour for Bridge preservation and maintenance. Trans. Res. Rec., CD-11S, p517-523.
  • Hearn,G., Abu-Hejleh,N., and Koucherik,J. (2004). Inventory system for retaining walls and sound barriers. Trans. Res. Rec. 1866, TRB, Washington, p85-91.
  • Hearn,G. (2003). Feasibility of a management system for retaining walls and sound barriers. Colorado DOT, CDOT-DTD-R-2003-8. Denver, 106p.
  • Hearn, G., Abu-Hejleh,N., McMullen,M., Zornberg,J.G. (2003). MSE walls with independent full-height facing panels. NAS TRB 82nd Annual Mtg, Washington, DC. 8p.
  • Abu-Hejleh,N., McMullen,M., Hearn,G., and Zornberg,J.G. (2001). Design and construction guidelines for MSE walls with independent full-height facing panels. Colorado DOT, CDOT-DTD-R-2001-5, Denver, 120p.
  • Hearn,G. (2000). Fatigue Evaluation of Four Steel Bridges Under Nondivisible Loads. For TMS Consultants, Boulder, 385p.
  • Hearn,G. and Shim,H. (2000). Integration of nondestructive testing and bridge management systems. Federal Highway Administration, 281p.
  • Hearn,G. (2000). Segmental inspection for improved condition reporting in BMS. NAS TRB, Trans. Res. Circ. 498, Washington, DC, 8p.
  • Hearn,G. (2000). NDE in bridge management systems. NAS TRB, Trans. Res. Circ. 498, Washington, DC. 13p.
  • Hearn,G. (2000). Condition states for highway bridges. ASCE 2000 Structures Congress, Mohamed Elgaaly,ed, Philadelphia, PA, CD ROM, 8p.
  • Hearn,G. Purvis,R.L., Thompson,P., Bushman,W.H., McGhee,K.K., McKeel,W.T.,Jr. (2000) Bridge maintenance and management: a look to the future. Transportation in the New Millennium, TRB, Washington, 7p.