Sponsored By: Nebraska ASCE Geotechnical Section
Course Instructors:
Dr. Timothy Stark - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Erol Guler - George Mason University
Dr. James G. Collin - The Collin Group, Ltd.
Information:
REGISTRATION FEE is $250.00 on or before January 31, 2025, $270 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
7:30–8:00 Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:00–8:10 Greetings and Introductions
Presenter: Tim Stark
8:10–9:30 Geosynthetics Types and Functions
Presenter: Erol Guler
9:30–10:00 Break/Networking
10:00–11:00 MSE Walls – Analysis Methods & Load Combinations
Presenter: Jim Collin
11:00–12:00 MSE Walls – Internal Stability-Coherent Gravity & Simplified Methods
Presenter: Jim Collin
12:00–1:00 Lunch\Networking
1:00–2:00 Reinforced Paved Roadway
Presenter: Erol Guler
2:00–3:00 Reinforced Unpaved Roadway
Presenter: Erol Guler
3:00–3:30 Break/Networking
3:30–4:15 Water Containment Applications
Presenters: Tim Stark & Bryan Kumm
4:15–4:45 Waste Containment Applications
Presenter: Tim Stark
4:45–5:00 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)
Reserve Hotel Room
OTHER NEBRASKA ASCE EVENTS
Please attend our other events:
Geotechnical Section Meeting
Thursday February 6, 2024 5:30-8:00 pm (Central Time)
Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106
Topic: Assessing the Future Legacy of Northwestern USACE Dams
Presenters: Mr. Andrew Barry and Mr. Ross Hiner with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Register Here for Geotech Section Meeting
Geo-Omaha 42nd Geotechnical Conference
February 7, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. (Central Time)
Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106
Register Here for Geo-Omaha 2025
Ethics Presentation
February 7, 2024 10:45 am - 12:00 pm. (Central Time)
Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106
Topic: What is Independent Peer Review
Presenter: Dr. Timothy Stark, P.E., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Register Here for Ethics