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33rd Annual Midwest Geotechnical Conference Agenda
Springfield, IL
September 22-24, 2004
| Wednesday,September 22nd |
| 7:15 - 8:00 AM |
Registration
Donuts, Coffee, and Juice |
| Session 1: Moderator - Bill Kramer,
Illinois DOT |
| 8:00 |
Welcome/Opening Remarks - IDOT & FHWA
Logistics, Schedule and Introductions |
| 8:30 |
Presentation To Be Announced - Athar Khan, Indiana DOT |
| 9:15 |
Cross Hole Sonic Logging - Omar Qudus, Nebraska DOR |
| 9:30 |
Soil Exploration Log - Jordan Larsen, Nebraska DOR |
| 9:40 |
Update on Training Materials and Software - Sam
Mansukhani, FHWA |
| 10:00 - 10:20 |
Break |
| 10:20 |
Retaining Walls Used in Illinois - Brad Hessing, Illinois DOT |
| 11:10 |
WisDOT's New Policy on Subgrade Reinforcement - Bob Arndorfer, Wisconsin DOT |
| 11:55 - 12:55 |
Lunch Buffet
Choice of: Roasted Chicken or Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Peas with Mushrooms,
and Potatoes au gratin |
| Session 2: Moderator - Greg Heckel, Illinois DOT |
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| 12:55 |
Rockfall Catchment Area Design and Implementation Workshop - Larry Pierson, Cornforth Consultants |
| 2:30 |
Drilled Shaft Load Tests on I-235 - Curtis Monk,
FHWA |
| 3:00 - 3:20 |
Break |
| 3:20 |
NHI Course Development on Subsurface Investigation Qualification and
Status of Existing NHI Courses on Piles and Drilled Shafts - Mike Fritz, Missouri DOT |
| 3:45 |
Wall Failure and Geofoam Construction Fix - Bill Kramer, Illinois DOT |
| 4:30 |
Adjourn |
| Thursday, September 23rd |
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| 7:30 - 8:00 AM |
Networking
Donuts, Coffee, and Juice |
| Session 3: Moderator - Sam Mansukhani, FHWA |
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| 8:00 |
Workshop Introduction and EPS Geofoam Overview - Silas
Nichols, FHWA |
| 9:00 |
EPS Geofoam Applications - Hany
Riad, Parsons Brinkerhoff |
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Break |
| 10:30 |
EPS Geofoam Limitations and Pitfalls - Hany Riad, Parsons Brinkerhoff |
| 11:00 |
DOT Presentation To Be Announced - Blake Nelson Minnesota DOT |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM |
Lunch Buffet
Choice of: Roasted
Turkey or Mostaccioli, Tossed Salad, Seasoned Green Beans, and Potatoes au gratin |
| Session 4: Moderator - Sam Mansukhani, FHWA |
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| 1:00 |
Geotechnical Management System (GMS) Introduction and
UK Highway Agency Use of GMS - Sam Mansukhani, FHWA |
| 1:30 |
GMS Workshop Organization and Schedule - Robert Bachus, GeoSyntec |
| 1:40 |
State Demonstrations (MN, NE,OH, IN) -
State Representatives of MN, NE,OH, IN |
| 2:20 |
Feedback and Discussion IL, MN, NE, OH, IN, MI, WI, IA,KS, MO, FHWA |
| 2:50 |
Break |
| 3:00 |
Facilitated Group Discussion on Requirements, Platform,
Implementation, Costs, etc. - Robert Bachus and Group |
| 3:45 |
Wrap-up and Go-Forward Assignments - Robert Bachus and Sam Mansukhani |
| 4:00 |
Integration of Geotechnical Data Into Illinois SIMS/IRIS System - Curt Reynolds and Paul Guthrie, Illinois DOT |
| 4:15 |
MWGC Steering Committee Meeting IL, MN, NE, OH, IN, MI, WI, IA,KS, MO, FHWA |
| 7:00 - 9:00 PM |
Banquet
Ribeye Steak or Chicken Cordon Blue with Tossed Salad,
Scandinavian Mixed Vegetables, Baked or Roasted Potato
Dinner Speaker
on the Great Chicago Fire or The Science of Accident Reconstruction |
| Friday, September 24th |
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| 7:30 - 8:00 AM |
Networking
Donuts, Coffee, and Juice |
| Session 5: Moderator - Riyad Wahab,
Illinois DOT |
| 8:00 |
LRFD Presentation - Tom Saad, FHWA |
| 8:45 |
Transition to LRFD Pile Design in Illinois - Bill Kramer,
Illinois DOT |
| 9:30 |
Bridge Scour Presentation - Dan Ghere, FHWA |
| 10:00 - 10:20 |
Break |
| 10:20 |
Geotechnical Aspects of the I-74 Reconstruction - George
Ryan, Illinois DOT |
| 11:20 |
Close-out Comments |
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