October 17, 2023
FGI Webinar: Sustainable Design of Walls and Slopes
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October 17, 2023 at Noon CDT (Live)

October 18, 2023 at Noon AEST (Pre-recorded - Australia)

October 18, 2023 at Noon CAT (Pre-recorded - South Africa)

October 23, 2023 at 5 p.m. JST (Pre-recorded - Japan)

Civil engineers must consider the future when designing infrastructure. The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for providing long term solutions to develop infrastructure while accommodating natural landscapes and changes in geology. Expansive soils, changes in weather, meandering groundwater paths, drainage conduits, dynamic loading, surface water runoff, potential for future construction, and changes in ultimate configurations must all be considered when designing retaining walls and slopes. This presentation will offer insights on what to consider in these design evaluations, what to avoid, and provide experience driven recommendations. 1.0 PDH

Presenter:

Liz Smith, P.E., G.E., D.GE

Liz Smith, P.E., G.E., D.GE, is a Vice President, Senior Principal, and National Transportation Program Manager at Terracon Consultants Inc. She has over 35 years’ experience, including significant expertise related to geotechnical engineering for design-build transportation projects and slope and retaining wall failure evaluations and remediation. Ms. Smith has been involved in several other areas of transportation geotechnical engineering that include consulting for design-build teams to resolve geotechnical problems that arise on complex projects; owner oversight; and evaluation and repair of foundation, slope and retaining wall failures. Liz is a Hokie from Virginia Tech with her BS and MS in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering, has authored and presented papers at numerous professional and technical meetings, and is an active member of several professional organizations including but not limited to American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), ASCE Geo Institute Deep Foundations Committee, Transportation, Research Board Committees, and Deep Foundations Institute.

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November 1, 2023
FGI CQA Online Course & Certification Exam (On-Demand November 2023)
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The FGI is now offering our 4-Part Online CQA Course and Certification Exam Monthly in an On-Demand Format

November, 2023 On-Demand Course includes:
Part 1: Manufacturing MQA & MQC - available on-demand November 1-23, 2023
Part 2: Factory CQA & CQC - available on-demand November 1-23, 2023
Part 3: Field CQA & CQC - available on-demand November 1-23, 2023
Part 4: Post Installation Maintenance & Leak Location - available on-demand November 1-23, 2023
University of Illinois-FGI CQA Online Certification Exam: available November 24-30, 2023

Cost: $500 per person
The $500 registration fee includes the four online course sessions and one sitting for the online certification exam. A University of Illinois - FGI CQA Certificate will be issued to those who successfully pass the online certification exam. For those who do not pass the exam on the first attempt, there is a $100 fee each time you register to re-take the online exam. Links to Parts 2, 3, and 4 will be sent automatically after registration for Part 1 is completed. The exam covers Parts 1, 2, and 3.  Part 4 is not included on the certification exam.

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November 16, 2023
FGI Webinar: GRI GM 34 Standard Specification - PVC-Ethylene Interpolymer Alloy Geomembranes (EIA=PVC+KEE)
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The webinar will cover the specification for Ethylene Interpolymer Alloy (EIA) = (Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) + Ketone-Ethylene-Ester (KEE)) scrim reinforced geomembranes with nominal thicknesses of 0.76 mm (30 mil), 0.91 mm (36 mil), 1.13 mm (45 mil) and 1.52 mm (60 mil).  This geomembrane is neither smooth nor textured.  It generally has either a file or satin finish on each surface and indentations because of geomembrane ply’s meeting between scrim intersections.  

This specification sets forth a set of minima, physical, mechanical, chemical and endurance properties that must be met, or exceeded by the geomembrane being manufactured.  In a few cases a range is specified. The EIA geomembranes made under this classification are not primarily stabilized with liquid plasticizers but rather KEE which is a polymer plasticizer being much more stable within the formulation and not prone to extraction. Hence, this geomembrane shows good durability behavior in exposed and stressed conditions. This specification is offered in the context of a manufacturing quality control (MQC) specification. 1.0 PDH

Presenter:

George R. Koerner, Ph.D., P.E. & CQA

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December 1, 2023
FGI CQA Online Course & Certification Exam (On-Demand December 2023)
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The FGI is now offering our 4-Part Online CQA Course and Certification Exam Monthly in an On-Demand Format

December, 2023 On-Demand Course includes:
Part 1: Manufacturing MQA & MQC - available on-demand December 1-23, 2023
Part 2: Factory CQA & CQC - available on-demand December 1-23, 2023
Part 3: Field CQA & CQC - available on-demand December 1-23, 2023
Part 4: Post Installation Maintenance & Leak Location - available on-demand December 1-23, 2023
University of Illinois-FGI CQA Online Certification Exam: available December 24-31, 2023

Cost: $500 per person
The $500 registration fee includes the four online course sessions and one sitting for the online certification exam. A University of Illinois - FGI CQA Certificate will be issued to those who successfully pass the online certification exam. For those who do not pass the exam on the first attempt, there is a $100 fee each time you register to re-take the online exam. Links to Parts 2, 3, and 4 will be sent automatically after registration for Part 1 is completed. The exam covers Parts 1, 2, and 3.  Part 4 is not included on the certification exam.

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Thursday, June 25, 2015
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Civil Eng. Apps - Columbus, OH, 10-26-17

Short Course - Attendees Can Earn Up To 8.5 PDH's

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.

Thursday, October 26, 2017
2790 Columbus Rd, Granville, OH 43023
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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)   

Friday, October 27, 2017
The Ohio State University - The Ohio Staters Traditions Room - 2070 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH
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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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