When:  Feb 12, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM (CT)

Associated with  Nebraska Section

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 Design and Quality Assurance of Ground Improvement System Using CPT Analysis
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)

Reserve Hotel Room

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

 

Registration Dates

Registration Register Before
Regular Friday, February 6, 2026
Late Thursday, February 12, 2026

Location

Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Street
Omaha, NE 68106

Pricing Information

Registration Regular Late
All Registrants $0.00 $0.00
Professional (In Person) Regular Late
All Registrants $250.00 $275.00
Professional (Online) Regular Late
All Registrants $250.00 $275.00
Student/Professor (In Person) Regular Late
All Registrants $30.00 $30.00
Student Professor (Online) Regular Late
All Registrants $30.00 $30.00
Vendor Regular Late
All Registrants $250.00 $275.00