When: Feb 9, 2024 from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM (CT)
Associated with Nebraska Section
The 41st 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:
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
8:00 – 8:15 Welcome Address
Dr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, Ph.D.
Dept. of Civil and Env. Engr. Chair, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
8:15 – 9:00 “Soil Corrosivity: What it is and what to do about it”
Mr. Brien Clark and Ms. Lucy Jaramillo, E.I.T., Corrosion Specialists with HDR
9:00 – 10:00 “Arkabutla Dam Outlet Conduit Internal Erosion – The importance of monitoring instrumentation data”
Mr. Mark Ahlstrom, P.E. Senior Geotechnical Engineer with USACE Dam Safety Modification Center of Expertise
10:00 – 10:30 Break/Vendor Displays
10:30 – 11:45 “Characterization and Three-Dimensional Modeling of Soil Variability for Evaluating Safety of Dam Infrastructure”
Dr. Tejo Bheemasetti, Ph.D., P.E. Assistant Professor with University of Arizona
11:45 – 12:45 Lunch/Vendor Displays
AFTERNOON SESSION
12:45– 2:00 “Some Lessons Learned through 55 years of Mistakes”
Mr. Chuck Easton, P.E., Senior Geotechnical Engineer with Freese and Nichols
2:00 – 2:45 “Design and Construction of Pile Foundations in Intermediate GeoMaterials”
Dr. Kam Ng, Ph.D., P.E., Professor with University of Wyoming
2:45 – 3:15 Break/Vendor Displays
3:15 – 4:00 “Omaha Riverfront Revitalization”
Mr. Bryan Kumm, P.E., Senior Geotechnical Engineer with HDR
4:00 – 5:00 “Ethical Challenges for the Modern Geotechnical Professional”
Matthew Manning. P.E. J.D, Senior Project Engineer with Nebraska Department of Natural Resources
(1 hour of Ethics)
VENDOR SPLAYS
Coming Soon!
Contact
Registration Dates
| Registration | Register Before |
|---|---|
| Regular | Monday, February 5, 2024 |
| Late | Friday, February 9, 2024 |
Location
Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Drive
Omaha, NE 68106
6450 Pine Drive
Omaha, NE 68106
