The 42nd 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
7:30 – 8:00 Registration
8:00 – 8:15 Welcome Address
Dr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, P.E. Ph.D.
Dept. of Civil and Env. Engr. Chair, University of Lincoln
8:15 – 9:15 “Large-Scale Testing to Evaluate Lightweight Cellular Concrete (LCC) Backfills Behind MSE and Cantilever Walls”
Dr. Kyle Rollins, Ph.D., Brigham Young University
9:15 – 10:15 “Geosynthetic Encased Columns”
Dr. Erol Guler, Ph.D., George Mason University
10:15 – 10:45 Break/Vendor Displays
10:45 – 12:00 “What is Independent Peer Review” (Ethics)
Dr. Timothy Stark, P.E., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch/Vendor Displays
1:00 – 1:45 “Lessons Learned from Two Geotechnical Failures”
Dr. Jim Collin, P.E., Ph.D., President of the Collin Group, Ltd.
1:45 – 2:30 “Pipestem Dam Spillway in Jamestown, ND”
Mr. Sam Sobczyk, P.E., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
2:30 – 3:15 “Design and Construction of Salt Creek Bridge”
Mr. Jason Herr, P.E., Project Manager with Benesch
3:15 – 3:45 Break/Vendor Displays
3:45 – 5:00 “A Novel Theory of Dowsing”
Mr. Steve Nickel. P.E., Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Olsson
VENDOR DISPLAYS
ASP Enterprises
CMC (Tensar)
Durham Geo Slope Indicator
DuroTerra, LLC
Geoprobe Systems
GeoSupport Systems
Ground Improvement Engineering
Keller
Kiewit Foundations
Menard USA
Nicholson Construction
Solmax
Subsurface Constructors Inc.
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 Short Course
Thursday February 6, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Central Time)
Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106
Topic: MSE Walls, Pavements, and Containment using Geosynthetics
Instructors:
Dr. Timothy Stark - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Erol Guler - George Mason University
Dr. James G. Collin - The Collin Group, Ltd.
Register Here for Geotechnical Short Course
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