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

INSTRUCTORS: 

• Mamoun Laraki, P.E., M.ASCE
• Lola Moussey, P.E.
• Joe Welna, P.E.
• Mohamad Husein, P.E., M.ASCE

Purpose and Background

This session presents a range of deep foundation topics presented by the Deep Foundation Technical Committee. Topics include case studies addressing the design, construction, and challenges encountered with underpinning a structure within a highly sensitive category II nuclear environment, the use of CMGC project delivery in constructing stormwater storage facilities, and testing methods for geotechnical structural evaluations of auger-cast piles and drilled shafts deep foundations.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

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

• Identify challenges underpinning highly sensitive environments.
• Explain the use of CMGC project delivery.
• Discuss the various methods for testing geotechnical structural evaluations.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

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

Who Should Attend?

• Geotechnical Engineers
• Engineering Geologists
• Nuclear Plant Operators
• Practitioners
• Geotechnical Manufacturers
• Contractors
• Graduate Students

Outline

• Introduction of Topics and Session Sponsors
• Underpinning 324 Building: Supports Hanford Nuclear Site Remediation Efforts – Mamoun Laraki
• Constructing a Stormwater Storage Facility in Glacial Valley Using CMGC Project Delivery – Lola Moussey and Joe Welna
• Testing Methods for Geotechnical and Structural Evaluations of Auger-cast Piles and Drilled Shafts Deep Foundations – Mohamad Husein

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]