Current Section Conferences:
2025 ASCE/NITE Transportation Conference
When: May 30, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 04:45 PM (CT)
Associated with Nebraska Section
NEASCE and NITE invite you to participate in their 21st Annual Transportation Conference. We hope to continue our past success by providing interesting and informative presentations covering the topics of railroad, roadway, traffic, and bridge engineering along with information on current events and issues affecting today’s transportation engineer or planner.
Our planning committee consists of members from NDOT, City of Omaha, City of Lincoln, Douglas County, MAPA, Iowa DOT, NEASCE, NITE, and the University of Nebraska.
NOTE: Attendees who are not members of ASCE will need to create an account to register.
2025 ASCE/NITE Agenda
*Agenda is subject to change prior to conference
8:00 am – Welcome
8:00 am – Iowa’s Automated Enforcement Regulating Authority
8:30 am – LPA Reimbursement Process Following Disaster Events
9:00 am – Bellevue Long Range Transportation Plan
9:30 am – Break
9:45 am – 72nd & L Street Intersection in Omaha
10:15 am – Madison Avenue in Council Bluffs – Unorthodox Fill (Geofoam Blocks)
10:45 am – Practical A.I. – Uses of A.I. in Engineering
11:45 am – Lunch
12:50 pm – ASCE/NITE Business
1:00 pm – Interstate 80 History and Moving Forward with MTIS & Metro Interstate Expansion
2:00 pm – Endangered Species Mitigations – Update on Legislation/Banking
2:30 pm – Vehicle Automation in Practice: Challenges & Opportunities for Transportation Engineering
3:00 pm – Break
3:15 pm – Eppley Airfield Construction Updates
3:45 pm – NE Highway 92 Corridor Planning – East of Mead
4:15 pm – Omaha Streetcar Update
4:45 pm – Adjourn Conference
NOTE TO SPONSORS: REGISTERING FOR A SPONSORSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO SELECT SPEAKER AS YOUR REGISTRATION CHOICE IN ADDITION TO CHECKING THE SPONSORSHIP BOX.
Please make checks payable to ASCE Nebraska Section.
Registration Dates
| Registration | Register Before |
|---|---|
| Registration Ends | Friday, May 23, 2025 |
Location
Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Street
Omaha, NE 68106
Pricing Information
| Registration | Price |
|---|---|
| All Registrants | $0.00 |
| Sponsorship | Price |
| All Registrants | $200.00 |
| Non-Member of ASCE OR NITE | Price |
| All Registrants | $160.00 |
| Member of ASCE or NITE | Price |
| All Registrants | $135.00 |
| Speaker | Price |
| All Registrants | $0.00 |
| Student | Price |
| All Registrants | $0.00 |
| Life Member | Price |
| All Registrants | $0.00 |
Short Course Thursday Feb 6, 2025
When: Feb 6, 2025 from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM (CT)
Associated with Nebraska Section
Sponsored By: Nebraska ASCE Geotechnical Section and the Embankments, Dams, and Slopes Committee of ASCE Geo-Institute
Course Instructors:
Dr. Timothy Stark – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Erol Guler – George Mason University
Dr. James G. Collin – Collins 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
Location
Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Street
Omaha, NE 68106
6450 Pine Street
Omaha, NE 68106
Pricing Information
| Registration | Regular | Late |
|---|---|---|
| Professional (In Person) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Professional (Online) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $250.00 | $270.00 |
| Student/Professor (In Person) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Student Professor (Online) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Past Conferences
GEO-Omaha 2021, 38th Annual Geotechnical Conference, Follow the attached instructions for the Zoom Meeting link
Register Now Register here for the Zoom Meeting link
GEO-Omaha 2020, 37th Annual Geotechnical Conference
American Society of Civil Engineers, Nebraska Section - Geotechnical Group and Geo-Institute Nebraska Chapter Friday, February 21, 2020 from 8:00 AM
Notes From Past Conferences
| GeoOmaha 2024 Conference Notes | Presenter / Download |
|---|---|
| Characterization and Three-Dimensional Modeling of Soil Variability for Evaluating Safety of Dam Infrastructure | Tejo V. Bheemasetti |
| Soil Corrosivity: What it is and what to do about it | Lucy Jaramillo Brien Clark |
| Pile Foundations in Intermediate Geomaterials | Kam Ng |
| ETHICAL CHALLENGES FOR THE MODERNGEOTECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL | Matt Manning |
| Nebraska Section ASCE Geotechnical Short Course Soil Corrosivity | Lucy Jaramillo Brien Clark |
| Omaha Riverfront Revitalization | Bryan Kumm |
| HYDROCOMPRESSION SETTLEMENT OF DEEP EARTH FILLS | CHUCK EASTON |
| GeoOmaha 2023 Conference Notes | Presenter / Download |
|---|---|
| Geo-Omaha 2023Professional Engineering Ethics | BrentMeyer |
| Lessons Learned from 54 Years of Mistakes | Chuck Easton |
| Design of Shallow Foundations on Loess | Chuck Easton |
| Project Performance Monitoring & Data Driven Decisions | Georgette Hlepas |
| Foundation Performance of Millennium Tower in San Francisco, CA | Jonathan P. Stewart |
| Geo-Innovations, Past, Present, and Future: Where Are We Going? | Kord Wissmann |
| Design of Excavation Support Systems | Scott Ludlow |
| THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION CONTROL IN FOUNDATION ACCEPTANCE | Silas Nichols |
Notes From Past Conferences
| GeoOmaha 2021 Conference Notes | Presenter / Download |
|---|---|
| Advances in Geophysical Technologies and Techniques as Applied to Geotechnical Engineering Projects | Jacob Spinsby |
| Gabion Faced Reinforced Embankment Case study and Installation Considerations | Stefano Rignanese |
| Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) Case History Number 108 | Guest |
| Lessons Learned from Litigation Caused by Expansive Clays | Steve Wendland |
| Merchants Bridge West Approach Reconstruction DB | HDR |
| The Application of Cast-in-Place Piles in Intermediate Geomaterials | W. Morgan NeSmith |
Notes From Past Conferences
| GeoOmaha 2019 Conference Notes | Presenter / Download |
|---|---|
| Use and Measurement of Fully Softened Shear Strength in Engineering Practice | Bernardo A. Castellanos |
| Design and Construction of Drilled Shafts for Council Bluffs Interstate System (CBIS) Project | Emad Farouz |
| Direct CPT Methods for Shallow and Deep Foundations | Paul Mayne |
| ADDRESSING ISSUES WITH LARGE DIAMETER FOUNDATION ELEMENTS | Silas Nichols |
| Expanding Structural Polymer | Tommy Russum & Tom Strauss |
| Key Lessons Learned – Design & Construction of MSE Wall Structures | Ryan Berg |
| The 2017 Oroville Dam Spillway Incident –What Happened and What Should We Learn? | John France |
| 2019 GEO Omah Program Schedule | Schedule |
Recent Conferences
| Date | Host Group | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2017 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON | 37th Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 8-9, 2018 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group / G-I Chapter | 35th Annual Geotechnical Seminar – Short Course Flyer / Registration GEO-Omaha 2018 Flyer / Registration |
DC Centre (11830 Stonegate Dr., Omaha) |
| May 4, 2018 | NEASCE / LOCATE | 14th Annual ASCE/LOCATE Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
Previous Section Conferences
| Date | Host Group | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2002 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 19th Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2002 | Kiewit Conference Center |
| October 4, 2002 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska | 22nd Annual Structural Conference – Making the Connection | Kiewit Conference Center |
| February 21, 2003 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 20th Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2003 | Kiewit Conference Center |
| October 3, 2003 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, ACI | 23rd Annual Structural Conference – Structural Design Efficiency | Kiewit Conference Center |
| February 20, 2004 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 21st Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2004 | Kiewit Conference Center |
| September 24, 2004 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, PKI | 24th Annual Structural Conference – Designing for Endurance | Scott Conference Center |
| February 18, 2005 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 22nd Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2005 | Kiewit Conference Center |
| September 23, 2005 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, PKI | 25th Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| Apri 27, 2005 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, NDOR, Omaha, Lincoln, MAPA | 1st Annual Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 17, 2006 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 23rd Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2006 | Scott Conference Center |
| September 22, 2006 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, PKI | 26th Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| May 10-12, 2006 | NEASCE, MOVITE | Transportation Conference / MOVITE Spring Meeting – Crashing Through Barriers | Embassy Suites |
| February 16, 2007 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 24th Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2007 | Scott Conference Center |
| September 21, 2007 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, PKI | 27th Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| April 24, 2007 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, NDOR, Omaha, Lincoln, MAPA | 3rd Annual Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 15, 2008 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 25th Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2008 | Scott Conference Center |
| September 19, 2008 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, PKI | 28th Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| April 18, 2008 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, NDOR, Omaha, Lincoln, MAPA, LOCATE | 4th Annual Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 13, 2009 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 26th Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2009 | Scott Conference Center |
| September 18, 2009 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, PKI | 29th Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| April 17, 2009 | NEASCE/LOCATE; Nebraska Transportation Center, NDOR, Omaha, Lincoln, MAPA | 5th ASCE/LOCATE Annual Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 12, 2010 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 27th Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2010 | Scott Conference Center |
| September 17, 2010 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, PKI | 30th Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| April 9, 2010 | NEASCE/LOCATE; Nebraska Transportation Center, NDOR, Omaha, Lincoln, MAPA | 6th ASCE/LOCATE Annual Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 18, 2011 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 28th Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2011 | Scott Conference Center |
| September 16, 2011 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, PKI | 31st Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| April 15, 2011 | NEASCE/LOCATE; Nebraska Transportation Center, NDOR, Omaha, Lincoln, MAPA | 7th ASCE/LOCATE Annual Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 17, 2012 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 29th Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2012 Notes: Condensed / Full |
Scott Conference Center |
| September 14, 2012 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, PKI | 32nd Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| April 6, 2012 | NEASCE/LOCATE; Nebraska Transportation Center, NDOR, Omaha, Lincoln, MAPA | 8th ASCE/LOCATE Annual Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 8, 2013 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 30th Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2013 | Scott Conference Center |
| September 20, 2013 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, PKI | 33rd Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| April 12, 2013 | NEASCE/LOCATE; Nebraska Transportation Center, NDOR, Omaha, Lincoln, MAPA | 9th ASCE/LOCATE Annual Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 7, 2014 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 31st Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2014 | Scott Conference Center |
| September 19, 2014 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, PKI | 34th Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 13, 2015 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 32nd Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2015 | Scott Conference Center |
| April 17, 2015 | NEASCE / LOCATE | 11th Annual ASCE/LOCATE Annual Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| September 18, 2015 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON, PKI | 35th Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 12, 2016 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 33rd Annual Geotechnical Seminar – GEO-Omaha 2016 | Scott Conference Center |
| Save the Date (Original) / Thursday Save the Date | |||
| Thursday Short Course: Stability of Natural and Man-made Slopes (February 11) Flyer | |||
| May 6, 2016 | NEASCE / LOCATE | 12th Annual ASCE/LOCATE Annual Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| September 16, 2016 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON | 36th Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 9-10, 2017 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group | 34th Annual Geotechnical Seminar – Short Course / GEO-Omaha 2017 |
Scott Conference Center |
| April 7, 2017 | NEASCE / LOCATE | 13th Annual ASCE/LOCATE Annual Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| September 15, 2017 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON | 37th Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| February 8-9, 2018 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group / G-I Chapter | 35th Annual Geotechnical Conference (GEO-Omaha) Short Course on Lightweight Fill Flyer / Registration GEO-Omaha 2018 Flyer / Registration |
DC Centre (11830 Stonegate Dr., Omaha) |
| May 4, 2018 | NEASCE / LOCATE | 14th Annual ASCE/LOCATE Transportation Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| September 21, 2018 | NEASCE, University of Nebraska, SEAON | 38th Annual Structural Conference | Scott Conference Center |
| Feb. 7-8, 2019 | NEASCE Geotechnical Group / G-I Chapter | 36th Annual Geotechnical Seminar (GEO-Omaha) Geo Omaha Conference Flyer MSE Wall Short Course Flyer |
Scott Conference Center |
| GeoOmaha 2018 Conference Notes | Presenter / Download |
|---|---|
| Long Term Settlement Performance Monitoring of the I-15 Embankment in the Salt Lake Valley, Utah | Steve Bartlett |
| Bearing Resistance of Large Diameter Open-End Piles: Preliminary Analysis Results | Kathryn Petek |
| NCDOT Project B-2500: Bonner Bridge Replacement | Mike Batten and Beth Howey |
| Behavior of Laterally Loaded Piles in Mechanically-Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls | Jie Han |
| Shoring is a Team Effort: Underpinning, Shoring and Limited Access to Support an Aging Structure | Phillip Gallet |
| Design of Energy Piles Considering Soil-Structure Interaction and Unsaturated Soil Effects | John McCartney |
| Column Supported Embankments Applications and Examination of Installation Effects and Soil-Column Interaction on System Efficacy | Kyle Shatzer and Aaron Gallant |