The 41st annual geotechnical seminar provides a forum for the presentation of a wide variety of geotechnical field, design, and construction-related topics. Please join us for what promises to be an interesting and informative program. A certificate verifying 7.5 Professional Development Hours (6.5 hr of Technical PDH and Includes 1 hr of ethics) will be provided to registered attendees.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All professionals who are involved in geotechnical exploration, design, construction, or observation.
This would include:
- Engineers/Geologists
- University Instructors
- Technicians/Contractors
REFUNDS will be made if the conference is canceled or if the applicant cancels no later than five working days prior to the conference date.
PROGRAM
8:00 - 8:15 Welcome Address
Dr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, Ph.D.
Dept. of Civil and Env. Engr. Chair, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
8:15 – 9:00 “Soil Corrosivity: What it is and what to do about it”
Mr. Brien Clark and Ms. Lucy Jaramillo, E.I.T., Corrosion Specialists with HDR
9:00 – 10:00 “Arkabutla Dam Outlet Conduit Internal Erosion – The importance of monitoring instrumentation data”
Mr. Mark Ahlstrom, P.E. Senior Geotechnical Engineer with USACE Dam Safety Modification Center of Expertise
10:00 – 10:30 Break/Vendor Displays
10:30 – 11:45 “Characterization and Three-Dimensional Modeling of Soil Variability for Evaluating Safety of Dam Infrastructure”
Dr. Tejo Bheemasetti, Ph.D., P.E. Assistant Professor with University of Arizona
11:45 – 12:45 Lunch/Vendor Displays
AFTERNOON SESSION
12:45– 2:00 “Some Lessons Learned through 55 years of Mistakes”
Mr. Chuck Easton, P.E., Senior Geotechnical Engineer with Freese and Nichols
2:00 – 2:45 “Design and Construction of Pile Foundations in Intermediate GeoMaterials”
Dr. Kam Ng, Ph.D., P.E., Professor with University of Wyoming
2:45 – 3:15 Break/Vendor Displays
3:15 - 4:00 “Omaha Riverfront Revitalization”
Mr. Bryan Kumm, P.E., Senior Geotechnical Engineer with HDR
4:00 – 5:00 “Ethical Challenges for the Modern Geotechnical Professional”
Matthew Manning. P.E. J.D, Senior Project Engineer with Nebraska Department of Natural Resources
(1 hour of Ethics)
VENDOR DISPLAYS
A.S.P. Enterprises
BioBilt Infrastructure Systems, LLC
Durham Geo Slope Indicator
DuroTerra, LLC
Geo-Institute
Geoprobe
GeoSupport Systems
Ground Improvement Engineering
Keller North America, Inc.
Menard USA
Morris - Shea
Nicholson Construction Company
Subsurface Constructors Inc.
Tensar a Division of CMC
Williams Form Engineering Corp.
HOTEL: Courtyard by Marriott at Omaha Aksarben Village
Hotel Address: 1625 S 67th St., Omaha, NE 68106
Special Conference rate of $119/night + taxes and fees between February 8, 2024 to February 9, 2024 (must book prior to January 11, 2024 to guarantee reservation at special rate. Following cut-off date, room rate will be subject to availability)
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