Location:
Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106
Sponsored By: Nebraska ASCE Geotechnical Section
Course Instructors:
Dr. Peter K. Robertson - PK Robertson, Inc.
Ms. Kelly Cabal - ConeTec, Director of Business Development
Mr. Alex Porter-Weight - Menard USA, Regional Sales Manager
Information:
REGISTRATION FEE is $250.00 on or before February 6 , 2026, $275 after this date.
A part of the proceeds benefit the ASCE funded Peck/Benak Engineering Achievement Scholarship, Future City Competition, and local ASCE Student Section. THE REGISTRATION FEE covers coffee breaks, lunch and handout material.
Free Wi-Fi Available.
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.
Who Should Attend:
All students and professional who are involved in geotechnical exploration, design, construction or observation. This would Include:
- Engineers/Geologists/ Contractors
- University Instructors
- State Agencies
- Engineering/Construction Students
Check-in: 7:45-8:00 am
AGENDA
7:45–8:00 am Registration/Coffee and Pastries
8:00–8:10 am Introductions and Site Characterizations
Presenter: Kelly Cabal
• Site investigation sequence
• What is the CPT?
• Cone pushing equipment (truck, track, limited access, automated)
• Standards (ASTM)
• Basic measurements (qc and qt, fs, u)
• Intro to Soil Behavior Type
• Normalization and SBTn
• Dissipation tests: piezometric profile, interpreting soil behavior, estimating hydraulic conductivity
• Seismic CPT (Vs and Vp) and uses/benefits
• Soil parameters derived from CPT
• Case Histories
• Additional in situ tests
10:15–10:30 am Break/Networking
10:30 am – 12:00 pmUnderstanding CPT data using CPeT-IT software and worked examples
Presenter: Dr. Peter Robertson
• Importing CPT data and adjusting scales for comparison
• Setting up project parameters and CPT parameters
• Review of various SBT charts and estimated parameters
• Customizing piezometric profile
• Importing additional data (seismic, vane, SPT etc.) and correlations to CPT
• Identification of unusual soils with shear wave velocity
• Modulus and settlement calculations module
• Pile design module
• Custom Geotechnical section module and average parameters
• Tips & tricks: shown along the way!
12:00–1:00 pm Lunch\Networking
1:00–2:15 pm Overview of Ground Improvement and Design Applications with CPT
Presenter: Alex Potter-Weight
• Case history analysis of soil conditions and ground improvement methods
• CPT data for initial ground improvement design and optimization
2:15–2:30 pm Break/Networking
3:30–4:15 pm CLiq software case history examples for liquefaction analysis by
Presenters: Peter Robertson
• Importing CPeT-IT file or CPT data
• Evaluation methods and earthquake parameters
• Overview of graphs and calculations
• Parametric analysis with variable ground acceleration and earthquake magnitude
• Comparison of methods
4:00–5:00 pm Summary and Panel Discussion
Presenters: All Speakers
Active Audience Participation Encouraged and Welcomed
5:00 Adjourn & Networking/Exhibits
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 6, 2025 to February 8, 2025 (must book prior to January 11, 2025 to guarantee reservation at special rate. Following cut-off date, room rate will be subject to availability)
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OTHER NEBRASKA ASCE EVENTS
Please attend our other events:
Geotechnical Section Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:30-8:00 pm (Central Time)
Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106
Topic: Emerging Technologies for Levee Inspection
Presenters: Dr. Navid Jafari – Texas A&M University
Register Here for Geotech Section Meeting
Geo-Omaha 43rd Geotechnical Conference
Friday, February 13, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. (Central Time)
Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106
Register Here for Geo-Omaha 2026
Ethics Presentation
Friday, February 13, 2026 10:45 am - 12:00 pm. (Central Time)
Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106
Topic: Ethical Strategies for an Irrational World
Presenter: Mr. Aaron Mann - Terracon
Register Here for Ethics