Live - Tues, December 6, 2022 at 11 a.m. CST
Australia - Wed, December 7, 2022 at Noon AEST (Recorded)
South Africa - Wed, December 7, 2022 at Noon CAT (Recorded)
Tokyo - Wed, December 7, 2022 at 5 pm JST (Recorded)
1.0 PDH
Presenter:
Dr. Ing. Daniele Cazzuffi
Live - Thurs, January 12, 2023 at Noon CST
Australia - Fri, January 13, 2023 at Noon AEST (Recorded)
South Africa - Fri, January 13, 2023 at Noon CAT (Recorded)
Tokyo - Monday, January 16, 2023 at 5 pm JST (Recorded)
Presenters:
Brian Fraser and Steve Valero
Layfield Geosynthetics
The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute at the University of Illinois has created a group titled, "Women in Geosynthetics (WIG)"in order to promote the advancement of women in the geosynthetic industry through education, networking and mentoring opportunities.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Women in Geosynthetics would like to host apanel/round table discussion that would include, but not be limited to thefollowing points of interest:
- maintaining a work/life balance
- maximizing the benefits of social media
- opportunities for women in the geosynthetics industry
- recruiting women into the geosynthetics industry
- professional and collegiate mentorship opportunities
- partnering women professionals with female graduate and undergraduate students
The FGI is offering two technical sessions and three panel discussions as part of the Geosynthetics 2023 Conference in Kansas City, MO.
Monday, Feb. 6, 2023
3:15-4:30 pm - Technical Session 1: Applications of Fabricated Geosynthetics:
• PVC Geomembranes in Agricultural Uses
• Carbon Footprint Calculator
• Liner Payment Bases
• Case Study: Netherlands Motorway Underpass
• Evapotranspiration v. Engineered Turf Covers for Landfill Final Closure
• EPS Geofoam Done Right: Saving Time and Money
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023
1:30-3 pm - Women in Geosynthetics Round Table
1:30-3 pm - Panel Discussion 1: How to Write a Good GM Specification
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023
8-9:30 am - Technical Session 2: Fabricated Geosynthetics for Water Retention Projects:
• Designing & Constructing Geosynthetic Floating Covers for Municipal Water Storage & Treatment
• Operation and Maintenance Guideline for Geosynthetic Lined Water Reservoirs
• Case Study: Lake Forest Reservoir Relining & Floating Cover Fabrication & Installation
• Case Study: Chambers Dam Reservoir Remediation
• PVC-EIA Alloys: Best Choice in Prevention and Protection of Water Resources
9:45–11:15 am - Panel Discussion 2: O&M Manuals for Geosynthetic Lined Water Reservoirs
Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Noon CST (Live)
1.0 PDH
Presenter:
Tom Sangster
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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