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. For those not interested in taking the certification exam, the cost for attending the 4 course sessions is $300 (use discount code NOEXAM200). Government employees/regulators can attend the 4 course sessions at no cost (use code REGULATOR). Links to Parts 2, 3, and 4 will be sent automatically after registration for Part 1 is completed.
May 9, 2024 at Noon am CDT (Live)
May 10, 2024 at Noon AEST (Pre-recorded)
May 10, 2024 at Noon CAT (Pre-recorded)
May 13, 2024 at 5 pm JST (Pre-recorded)
This webinar will describe the use of drones to detect methane emissions from landfills. Detecting methane emissions is important for reducing greenhouse gases and climate change. In particular, this webinar will describe the use of advanced drone technology for methane emissions monitoring and how it may benefit the geomembrane industry. 1.0 PDH
Presenter: Art Mohr (Sniffer Robotics)
May 14, 2024 Noon-1:30 AEST Part 1: Subgrade Preparation
May 15, 2024 Noon-1:30 AEST Part 2: Use of GCLs for Flexible Geomembranes
May 14, 2024 Noon-1:30 CAT Part 1: Subgrade Preparation
May 15, 2024 Noon-1:30 CAT Part 2: Use of GCLs for Flexible Geomembranes
May 14, 2024 5:00-6:30 pm JST Part 1: Subgrade Preparation
May 15, 2024 5:00-6:30 pm JST Part 2: Use of GCLs for Flexible Geomembranes
This pre-recorded online short course focuses on subgrade preparation for installation of flexible geomembranes and the use of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) with flexible geomembranes to create a composite barrier system is now available internationally. This course will describe the requirements for subgrade preparation before a flexible geomembrane is installed, such as maximum rock size allowed, presence of water, and smooth rolling the surface before geomembrane installation. This course will also present information on the use of GCLs with flexible geomembranes instead of or in addition to a compacted soil liner.
Presenters:
Timothy D. Stark, Ph.D., P.E. (Part 1)
Marat Goldenberg, P.E. (Part 2)
3.0 PDH (1.5 PDH per session), Free
June 11, 2024 at Noon am CDT (Live)
June 12, 2024 at Noon AEST (Pre-recorded)
June 12, 2024 at Noon CAT (Pre-recorded)
June 12, 2024 at 5 pm JST (Pre-recorded)
The reliability analysis of the landfill initially employs the traditional Duncan's method with a variation of 5-15% applied to the input parameters for assessing the sensitivity of each parameter. Additionally, a random distribution is introduced to analyze the percentile of the failure rate concerning the relative shear displacement of liner system, unit weight of waste and water surface in the landfill.
1.0 PDH
Presenter: Timothy D. Stark, Ph.D., P.E. (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
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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