Maryland Section | Pittsburgh SEA-CAP (2022 AASHTO and ASHE National Project of the Year)

When:  Jan 14, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM (ET)
Associated with  Maryland Section

Pittsburgh SEA-CAP

2022 AASHTO and ASHE National Project of the Year

About the Topic: The I-579 Urban Open Space Cap Project, a new, three acre green space, reconnected Pittsburgh's historic Hill District with the city's downtown business and cultural center. This first-of-its-kind project sought to remedy historical development that harmed the Hill District by reconnecting this neighborhood through a unique land bridge spanning over the interstate. The foundations for this bridge consisted of 42 drilled shafts at the piers, and 220 micropiles (tension and compression) at the abutments. The presentation covers the design, construction, and testing of these elements and the lessons learned in the project. The $30 million Cap project has received 15 national awards, including the prestigious AASHTO and ASHE National Project of the Year Awards

About the Speaker:

Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE.

  • Geotechnical Project Manager/ Laboratory Manager AGES Inc. Pittsburgh PA.
  • Adjunct Professor, University of Pittsburgh.
  • 24 years experience in Geotechnical Engineering, specializing in the design of deep/shallow foundations, earth retaining structures and landslide stabilization.
  • Authored 250+ technical papers and presentations published in scientific journals, geotechnical magazines, and conference proceeding worldwide. Co-author (and implementation instructor) of the State of Delaware LRFD Bridge Design Manual.
  • Former Chair of the Pittsburgh ASCE Geo-Institute, and former Director of the ASCE Pittsburgh Section. Member of the DFI Anchored Earth Retention Committee, and Conference Chair for DFI-45 2020 and DFI-47 National Harbor MD 2022.
  • Board of Trustees of the Academy of Geo-Professionals ASCE.
  • Recognitions: 2024 ASCE Fellow, 2022 DFI President's Award, 2021 ASCE Lifetime Achievement, 2020 ASCE Civil Engineer of the Year - Pittsburgh Section, 2016 ASCE Geo-Institute Distinguished Reviewer, 2006 ASCE Geo-Institute Best Paper on Numerical Modelling.

Dress: Business Professional

Timeline:

6-7 PM - Networking/Social Hour

7-7:45 PM - Dinner

7:45 - 9 PM - Presentation

Parking:

  • On-Street (Free After 6pm)

  • Baltimore Sun Garage (Pay to Park) (601 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202)

  • SP+ Parking (Pay to Park) (520 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21202)

  • Walters Art Museum Parking lot (Pay to Park) (600 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201)

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Registration Dates

Registration Register Before
Registration Ends Thursday, January 8, 2026

Location

The Engineer's Club - Garrett Jacobs Mansion
11 W. Mt. Vernon Place
Baltimore, MD 21201

Pricing Information

Registration Price
Student $35.00
Member $55.00
Non-member $65.00
Staff Class $40.00
Speaker Free
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