Earth-Retaining Structures: Selection, Design, Construction, and Inspection - Now in an LRFD Design Platform

Earth-Retaining Structures: Selection, Design, Construction, and Inspection - Now in an LRFD Design Platform

Sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers

Thursday, July 28 to Friday, July 29, 2016
Hyatt Place Boston Braintree
50 Forbes Rd
Braintree, MA 02184-2602

Instructors:
Barry R. Christopher, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
Jerry A. DiMaggio, P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE 
Thomas D. Richards, Jr. P.E., D.GE., M.ASCE 
Silas Nichols, Aff.M.ASCE
Paul J. Sabatini, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE 
Burak F. Tanyu, Ph.D.​

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM​

The United States earth retaining structure market exceeds 250 million square feet annually and there are many different types retaining systems to select from which are unique in design and construction and performance Unit costs vary from less than $20 to in excess of $1200 per square foot. Selecting the most technically appropriate and cost-effective system is critical to project cost and schedule and risk. Selection of an inappropriate system unfortunately can result in time consuming and costly construction disputes. Many engineers, contractors and project managers do not have the needed knowledge and skills to select, design, construct and monitor these systems.

The instructors combine to present the critical knowledge and skills you need in order to take advantage of the cost effective use of earth retaining structures in rural and urban construction for transportation, energy, commercial and industrial development. From start to finish - from design to construction and general site development - the instructors will lead you through the myriad of different retaining wall systems from which you can choose for your project.

During this two-day program the instructors present a logical sequence of topics and activities to allow participants to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. These activities include: lecture, student exercises, instructor lead example problems and lively discussion periods. All participants will receive a copy of the the Federal Highway Administration publication on the selection, design and construction of Earth Retaining Structures. This publication addresses all cut and fill wall types for temporary and permanent  applications and related topics including subsurface drainage, selection of soil and rock parameters detailed examples and long-term monitoring processes (asset management considerations) for permanent wall applications. 

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Registration Fees:
Member $1365 /Non-Member $1595

Information/Registration: Register to attend this meeting online here. 
This seminar is worth 1.4 CEU.