When: Feb 7, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM (CT)
Associated with Nebraska Section
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., eorge 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”
Dr. Steve Nickel. P.E., Ph.D.,
Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Olsson
VENDOR DISPLAYS
Coming Soon.
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)
Registration Dates
| Registration | Register Before |
|---|---|
| Regular | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 |
| Late | Friday, February 7, 2025 |
Location
Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Drive
Omaha, NE 68106
Pricing Information
| Registration | Regular | Late |
|---|---|---|
| Professional (In Person) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $250.00 | $275.00 |
| Student/Professor (in person) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Professional (Online) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $250.00 | $275.00 |
| Student/Professor (Online) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Vendor | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Retired | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $50.00 | $75.00 |
| Additional Vendor Representative | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Vendor Outdoor Booth Space | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Sponsor: Refreshment Breaks | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Sponsor Commercial/Slide during breaks & lunch | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Sponsor: Handout | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $50.00 | $50.00 |
