High-Performance Steel Used in New Bridge

Northwestern University Press Release, 30 Aug 2006 The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today announced the completion of a new bridge in Lake Villa, Lake County, IL, constructed with a groundbreaking type of high-performance steel developed by engineering researchers at Northwestern University. About 500 tons of the copper alloy steel, known as ASTM A710 Grade B high-performance structural steel, was used in constructing the 430-foot span that carries IL Rt. 83 over the Canadian National Railroad tracks. Read more