Bryan Kumm
ASCE Nebraska Section, Geotechnical Chair
(402) 399-1147
geoomahaneasce@gmail.com
American Society of Civil Engineers, Nebraska Section - Geotechnical Group and Geo-Institute Nebraska Chapter
Friday, February 10, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST), Omaha, NE
All professionals who are involved in geotechnical exploration, design, construction, or observation.
This would include:
PROCEEDS benefit the ASCE funded Peck/Benak Engineering Achievement Scholarship, Future City Competition, and local ASCE Student Section.
THE REGISTRATION FEE covers coffee breaks, lunch, and handout material.
REFUNDS will be made if the conference is canceled or if the applicant cancels no later than five working days prior to the conference date.
PROGRAM
7:30 - 8:00 am Registration
8:00 – 8:15 am Welcome Address, Dr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, PhD.
University of Nebraska Lincoln, Dept. Chair of the Dept. of Civil & Envir. Engr.
8:15 – 9:15 am ”Brave New Geo World”
Dr. Kord Wissmann, President/CEO, Geopier
9:15– 10:15 am "The Importance of Construction Control in Foundation Acceptance "
Mr. Silas Nichols, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, FHWA
10:15 – 10:45 am Break/Vendor Displays
10:45 – 12:00 pm "Foundation Performance of Millennium Tower in San Francisco, CA"
Dr. Jonathan Stewart, Professor, UCLA Samuel School of Engineering
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch/Vendor Displays
1:00– 1:15 pm "40 years of Geo-Omaha"
Mr. Steve Saye, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Kiewit Engineering Group Inc.
1:15 - 2:00 pm “Some Lessons learned from 54 Years of Mistakes"
Mr. Chuck Easton, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Freese and Nichols
2:00 - 2:45 pm "Performance Monitoring" Dr. Georgette Hlepas, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
2:45 – 3:15 pm Break/Vendor Displays
3:15 - 4:00 pm “Design of Excavation Support Systems”
Dr. Scott Ludlow, President, S.J. Ludlow Consulting Engineers, Inc.
4:00 – 5:00 pm “Ethical Requirements for Professional Engineers”
Mr. Brent Meyer, Partner, Husch Blackwell
VENDOR DISPLAYS
Comming Soon!
COVID-19 GUIDANCE
These guidelines are subject to change. The planning committee appreciates your cooperation with these guidelines. Attendees are responsible for following all City, County and State guidelines.
You are invited to Attend NE ASCE Short Course
SEPARATE REGISTRATION Required to attend the NE ASCE Short Course on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 8:00am - 5:00 pm at the Scott Conference Center
TOPIC: Instrumentation and Performance Monitoring
PRESENTERS:
Dr. Georgette Hlepas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mr. Scott Massa – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Register Here for Short Course
You are invited to Attend NE ASCE Geotech Meeting
SEPARATE REGISTRATION Required to attend the NE ASCE Section Meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the Scott Conference Center
TOPIC: Ground improvement Today and Tomorrow
PRESENTER: Mr. Kord Wissman, Geopier
Register Here for Section Meeting
Hotel Address: 1625 S 67th St., Omaha, NE 68106
Special Conference rate of $119/night + taxes and fees between February 8, 2023 to February 10, 2023 (must book prior to January 18, 2023 to guarantee reservation at special rate. Following cut-off date, room rate will be subject to availability)