Heavy Movable Structures, Inc. (HMS) is a not-for-profit technical organization based in Kansas City, MO, dedicated to facilitating information exchange among various stakeholders involved in movable bridges and heavy movable structures. Their main mission is to provide forums for bridge owners, government agencies, designers, contractors, suppliers, and other relevant groups to share knowledge and expertise in the field. HMS focuses on both privately owned and publicly owned bridges, aiming to enhance the understanding and advancement of this specialized sector.
HMS organizes biennial symposiums and offers membership benefits to individuals and organizations interested in the heavy civil facilities utilized for public benefit, with a particular emphasis on movable bridges. Their technical papers cover six key disciplines, including electrical electronic systems, ownership public use management, performance construction maintenance, fluid power systems, machinery mechanisms, and structural elements. Through their initiatives, HMS strives to foster collaboration and innovation in the industry, contributing to the development and improvement of heavy movable structures.
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