Bernard L. Kassner, Ph.D., P.E.
Research Scientist
Research Interests:
- Bridge Design
 - Concrete Design
 - Bridge Maintenance
 
Education:
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
 - M.S., Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
 - B.S., Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
 
Registration:
- Registered Professional Engineer, Commonwealth of Virginia
 
Current Projects
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Concrete Removal Limits for the Rehabilitation of Bridge Piers
Project No: 127907 - 
  
Evaluation of Alternative Materials for Timber Bridge Deck Plank Replacement
Project No: 128200 - 
  
Test Methods for Joint Fabrics Used in Precast Concrete Adjacent Member Beam Connections
Project No: 128245 - 
  
Design of Continuity Diaphragms Following New AASHTO Provisions
Project No: 122312 - 
  
Improved Beam End Reinforcement Details for PCBTs with Debonded and/or Draped Strands
Project No: 122311 - 
  
Entire Interior Culvert Lining with Engineered Cementitious Composites
Project No: 122144 - 
  
Development of Design Recommendations for Non-Contact, Hooked Bar Lap Splices for Large Reinforcing Bars
Project No: 119918 - 
  
Laboratory Characterization of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement Material Properties and Surface Treatment Behavior in Concrete
Project No: 122602 - 
  
Performance Assessment of Jointless Abutments in Virginia
Project No: 115767 - 
  
The Effects of Surface Condition and Long-Term Environmental Exposure on the Bond Between Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers and Steel
Project No: 115768 
Reports
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Material Investigation of the Full-depth, Precast Concrete Deck Panels of the Old Woodrow Wilson Bridge
Report No: 08-R2 - 
  
Forensic Investigation of Two Voided Slab Bridges in the Virginia Department of Transportation's Richmond District
Report No: 17-R12 - 
  
Laboratory Investigation of Concretes for Partial-Depth Link Slabs
Report No: 25-R17 
Team Membership
Last updated: August 21, 2025
