Jason T. Provines, P.E.
Research Scientist
Research Interests:
- Steel bridges and metal ancillary structures
- Durability and corrosion
- Structural bolting
- Structural welding and fabrication
- Fatigue and fracture
- Field instrumentation and load testing
- Failure analysis and forensic investigation
Education:
- M.S., Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 2011
- B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University, 2009
Registrations:
- Registered Professional Engineer, Commonwealth of Virginia
Memberships:
- ASTM Stainless Steel Washer Task Group, 2025-present
- Chair of AASHTO/NSBA TG18 Duplex Stainless Steel, 2022-present
- Chair of AISC Committee on Structural Stainless Steel Connections Subcommittee, 2021-2023
- AISC Committee on Structural Stainless Steel, 2020-2023
- TRB Standing Committee on Steel Bridges, 2020-2025
- Chair of NSBA Shear Stud Task Group, 2019-2021
- AWS ASTM A709 Grade 50CR Task Group, 2018-2020
- TRB Standing Committee on Steel Bridges, 2017-2024
- AISI Welding Advisory Group (WAG), 2017-present
- AISI Corrosion Advisory Group (CAG), 2017-present
Awards:
- AASHTO High Value Research "Sweet Sixteen", 2025
- VTRC Horizon Award, 2021
- AASHTO High Value Research "Sweet Sixteen", 2020
- NSBA Prize Bridge Award, Short Span, 2018
- VTRC Horizon Award, 2017
- R.N. Andrews Fellowship, Purdue University, 2010
- Chi Epsilon Brother B. Austin Barry National Scholarship, Michigan State University, 2008
Current Projects
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Evaluation of Alternative Materials for Timber Bridge Deck Plank Replacement
Project No: 128200 -
Field Evaluation of Lightweight Soundwall Panel Systems
Project No: 124696 -
Dissimilar Metal Welds Between ASTM A709 Grade 50CR and Other Bridge Steels
Project No: 120151 -
Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Beam End Repairs for Corroded Steel Beam Ends
Project No: 120661 -
Evaluation of Structural Adhesives as "Steel Grouting" in Steel Bridge Repairs
Project No: 122191 -
Efficacy and Safety of Combining Heat Induction and Laser Ablation for the Removal of Potentially Hazardous Bridge Coatings
Project No: 119319
Reports
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Maintenance-Free Corrosion-Resistant Steel Plate For Bridges
Report No: 19-R21 -
Virginia’s First Corrosion-Resistant ASTM A1010 Steel Plate Girder Bridge
Report No: 20-R10 -
Slip Coefficient Testing of ASTM A709 Grade 50CR Steel and Dissimilar Metal Slip-Critical Bolted Connections
Report No: 20-R12 -
Corrosion-Resistant Steel Fastener Assemblies for ASTM A709 Grade 50CR Steel Bridges
Report No: 21-R13 -
Methods for Evaluation of the Remaining Shear Capacity in Steel Bridge Beams With Section Losses Attributable to Corrosion Damage
Report No: 22-R4 -
Documentation and Evaluation of ASTM A709 Grade 50CR Steel Bridges on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Report No: 24-R2
Last updated: August 5, 2025