(Happy hour from 6:00-7:00 (drinks included), dinner served around 7:00, and then announcements and the technical presentation from 7:30 – 8:30 pm)
Presenter: Derrick Dasenbrock of the Minnesota Department of Transportation
Title: Digital Geotechnical Tools, Processes, and Workflow
Abstract: Appropriate site investigations are necessary to properly design geotechnical solutions which address variability, risk, and reliability for successful project efficiency and performance. Today’s geotechnical challenges provide a variety of opportunities for engineers, geologists, and professionals in newer collaborative fields such as GIS, computational modeling, and visualization. As new technologies in site characterization, geotechnical design, and geotechnical construction are introduced, systems for geotechnical data management, collaboration, project workflow, and transportation asset management are also evolving. The presentation provides a look at some new tools, processes, and deliverables in the geotechnical digital workspace.
Bio: Derrick Dasenbrock is the Minnesota Department of Transportations’ geotechnical engineering manager, rejoining MnDOT in February, after 5 years with the Federal Highway Administration’s Resource Center. Derrick’s background is in geotechnical site investigation, lab testing, and more recently, geotechnical data communication, visualization, exchange, and interoperability, partnering with groups including TRB, DFI, and the ASCE Geo-Institute
Registration is for in-person attendance only. We hope to see you there!