NE ASCE Geotechnical Short Course. Instrumentation and Performance Monitoring of Dams, Levees, and Excavations
Thursday February 9, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST), Omaha NE
COURSE INSTRUCTOR:
- Dr. Georgette Hlepas, USACE, National Geotechnical Policy Advisor
- Mr. Scott Massa, USACE, Geologist
INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FEE is $195.00 on or before February 1st, 2023, $215 after this date.
A part of the 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.
Free Wi-Fi Available.
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.
CHECK IN 7:45 - 8:00 am (CST)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All students and professionals who are involved in geotechnical exploration, design, construction, or observation. This would include:
- Engineers/Geologists/Contractors
- University Instructors
- State Agencies
- Engineering/Construction Students
PROGRAM:
7:45 – 8:00 am Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:10 am Greetings and Introductions
8:10 - 10:00 am Importance of Performance Monitoring, Planning a Monitoring Program, Common Instruments and their Applications
10:00 - 10:15 am Morning Break/Networking/Discussion
10:15 - 12:00 pm Instrument Selection and Installation Considerations, Data Collection Frequency,
Thresholds and Action Level Considerations, Automated Data Acquisition Systems
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch Break/Networking/Discussion
1:00 - 3:00 pm Data Management Considerations, Data Visualization Techniques,
Data Evaluation Considerations, Data Reporting and Communication
3:00 - 3:15 pm Afternoon Break/Networking/Discussion
3:15 - 5:00 pm Case Histories and Group Exercises
5:00 pm Adjourn & Networking
Early Registration Deadline by February 1st, 2023
Overview of design and construction process. Risks, uncertainty, design for constructability, construction planning, inspection and QA/QC, post-construction assessment (including integrity testing), resolution of conflicts and remediation, acceptance. Examples of good practice
10:30–10:45 Break/Networking/Discussion
10:45–11:45 The role of load testing, interpretation and reliability concepts -
Andrew Boeckmann
You are invited to attend
NE ASCE Social and Geotechnical Section Meeting
SEPARATE REGISTRATION Required to attend the NE ASCE Social and GeotechnIcal Section meeting February 9, 2023 at the Scott Conference Center
Topic: Ground Improvement Today and Tomorrow
Speaker: Kord Wissman, Geopier
COST:
- $20.00 (ASCE Member)
- $25.00 (Non-Member\Guest)
Register HERE for Section Meeting
GEO-Omaha 2023, 40th Annual Geotechnical Conference
SEPARATE REGISTRATION Required to attend the NE ASCE February 10, 2023 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (CST) at the Scott Conference Center. Ethics included.
Register Here for Geo-Omaha 2023 Conference
HOTEL: Courtyard by Marriott at Omaha Aksarben Village
Hotel Address:1625 S 67th St., Omaha, NE 68106
Special Conference rate of $119/night + taxes and fees between February 8, 2023 to February 9, 2023 (must book prior to January 18, 2023 to guarntee reservation at special rate. Following cut-off date, room rate will be subject to availability)