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.
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.
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
1.0 PDH
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.
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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