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Sponsored by ASCE's Geo-Institute's Technical Committees

INSTRUCTORS: 
Murad Abu-Farsakh, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
Eli Cuelho, P.E., M.ASCE
Mark H. Wayne, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE

Purpose and Background

Unlock the potential of geosynthetics in road construction and design by delving into the world of performance testing. Join us for a session that reveals the benefits, mechanisms, and practical applications of geosynthetics in both paved and unpaved roadways.  This technical session is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of geosynthetic stabilization and its impact on road performance. Through informative presentations and real-world case studies, we will explore the importance of performance testing in evaluating geosynthetic-stabilized roadways and its integration into current design methodologies.  Topics to be covered in the session include: 1) types and mechanisms of geosynthetic stabilization, 2) benefits of geosynthetics in road construction, 3) performance testing methodologies, and 4) practical applications and case studies.  This session will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to harness the full potential of geosynthetics in roadway applications. By understanding the mechanisms of geosynthetic stabilization and the benefits they bring, participants will be empowered to make informed decisions in road design and construction. Performance testing will be showcased as a crucial element in evaluating geosynthetic stabilized roadways, providing participants with the ability to interpret and utilize performance test data effectively. Ultimately, this session aims to broaden participants' understanding of geosynthetics and their role in enhancing the performance, durability, and sustainability of road infrastructure. Engineers, road designers, practitioners, geosynthetic manufacturers, contractors, and graduate students are encouraged to join and expand their knowledge in this critical field. 

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of these sessions, you will be able to:

• Identify various types of geosynthetics.
• Explain the mechanisms of geosynthetic stabilization.
• Discuss the benefits of using geosynthetics in paved and unpaved road applications.
• Describe performance testing and how it fits into current design methodologies.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Achievement of the learning objectives will be assessed through a short post-test.

Who Should Attend?

• Geotechnical Engineers
• Engineering Geologists
• Road Designers
• Practitioners
• Geosynthetic Manufacturers
• Contractors
• Graduate Students

Outline

• Introduction of Topics and Session Sponsors
• Evaluating the Performance of Geosynthetic-Stabilized Flexible Pavements using Different Accelerated Testing Programs – Abu-Farsakh
• Geosynthetic Performance Testing and Integration of Results – Eli Cuelho
• Full-Scale Testing of a New Multi-Aperture Geogrid – Mark Wayne

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

This course is worth 0.2 CEUs/2 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short post-test online and receive a passing score of 70% or higher.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]