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

Pricing Information

Register Here

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