Due to popular demand, the FGI is returning to OSU for this exciting short course. The FGI, in conjunction with The Ohio State University, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and the Ohio Department of Transportation, is offering a Short Course on Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering Applications: water resources, containment, dams and conveyance, roadways, landfills, coal combustion residuals, and more.
7:30–8:00 Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:00–8:15 Greeting & Introductions - D. Pradel (OSU) & T. Stark (U of Illinois)
8:15–9:00 Containment for Coal Combustion Residuals (CCRs) - G. Zych (AEP)
9:00–9:45 Columbus Reservoir Project - Joe Troxell (S&ME)
9:45–10:00 Morning Break and Networking
10:00–10:45 Geosynthetics in Ohio Roadway Projects - C. Merklin (Ohio DOT)
10:45–11:30 Geosynthetics in Water Containment & Conveyance: Materials & Selection Criteria - B. Ramsey (Ramsey Consulting)
11:30–12:15 Geomembrane Wrinkles and Leak Location Surveys - B. Queen (Ohio EPA)
12:15–12:45 Lunch and Networking
12:45–1:45 Geomembrane Welding Demo & CQA Procedures - G. Toepfer (CQA Solutions), N. Majerus (DemTech) , A.Bullock (Leister)
1:45–2:30 Reinforced Geofoam Bridge Approach - P. Axtell (Dan Brown and Assoc)
2:30–2:45 Afternoon Break and Networking
2:45–3:30 Elevated Temperatures in Containment Applications - A. DeHavilland (Ohio EPA)
3:30–4:15 Reactivity Testing for Elevated Temperatures and Service Life of Geomembranes - T. Stark (U of Illinois)
4:15–4:30 Summary and Questions
5:00 p.m. Shuttle pick up at the OSU
5:45 p.m. Shuttle arrives at Owens Corning
6:00 p.m. Laboratory Tour
7:00 p.m. Dinner/Reception
8:00 p.m. Shuttle departs Owens Corning (to OSU)
The FGI, in conjunction with The Ohio State University, Owens Corning Science and Technology, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and the Ohio Department of Transportation, is offering a Short Course on Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering Applications: water resources, containment, dams and conveyance, roadways, landfills, coal combustion residuals, MSE walls, and more.
5:30 PM Shuttle Bus Arrive at Owens Corning
5:45 PM Welcome / Opening Remarks S. Thaxton (O.C.) & T. Stark (U of Illinois)
6:30 PM Innovative Geomembrane Liner and Cover Solutions A. Durham /J. Eloff (O.C.)
6:30 PM O.C. Innovation Laboratory Tour S. Thaxton (O.C.)
7:00 PM Dinner / Reception
8:30 PM Shuttle Bus Leaves Owens Corning (to OEPA)
7:30–8:00 Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:00–8:15 Greeting & Introductions Daniel Pradel (OSU) & Tim Stark (U of Illinois)
8:15–8:45 Importance and Scarcity of Water Resources Allison MacKay (Ohio State U.)
8:45–9:15 Permitting and Emerging Issues with Surface Water Mark Stump (Ohio EPA)
9:15-10:00 Permitting Geosynthetic Liner Systems for Water Resource Projects Doug Evans (Ohio DNR)
10:00-10:15 Morning Break and Networking
10:15–11:00 Geosynthetics in Water Containment & conveyance: Materials & Selection Criteria Boyd Ramsey (Ramsey Consulting)
11:00-11:45 Columbus Reservoir Project Joe Troxell (S&ME)
11:45–12:15 Lunch and Networking
12:15-12:45 Welding Demonstration Dave McLaury (DemTech)
12:45–1:30 Geosynthetics in Ohio Roadway Projects Chris Merklin (Ohio DOT)
1:30–2:15 Containment for Coal Combustion Residuals (CCRs) Gary Zych (AEP)
2:15–3:00 Geomembrane Wrinkles and Leak Location Surveys Brian Queen (Ohio EPA)
3:00-3:15 Afternoon Break and Networking
3:15–3:45 Elevated Temperatures in Containment Applications Tim Stark (U of Illinois)
3:45-4:15 Use of MSE Walls Backfilled with Lightweight Cellular Daniel Pradel (OSU)
4:15–4:30 Summary and Questions
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