Contact
Bryan Kumm
ASCE Nebraska Section, Geotechnical Chair
(402) 399-1147
geoomahaneasce@gmail.com
GEO-Omaha 2021, 38th Annual Geotechnical Conference
American Society of Civil Engineers, Nebraska Section - Geotechnical Group and Geo-Institute Nebraska Chapter
Friday, February 5, 2021 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST), Omaha, NE
- WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All professionals who are involved in geotechnical exploration, design, construction, or observation.
This would include:
- Engineers/Geologists
- University Instructors
- Technicians/Contractors
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.
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.
PROGRAM
7:30 - 8:00 am Registration
8:00 - 8:15 am Welcome Address, Dr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt,
University of Nebraska Lincoln, Dept. Chair of the Dept. of Civil & Envir. Engr.
8:15 – 9:20 am ”Lessons Learned from Litigation Caused by Expansive Soils”.
Mr. Steve Wendand, P.E., Kleinfelder
9:20– 10:25 am "Recent Advances in Geophysics"
Mr. Jacob Spinsby, P.G., Terracon Conulstants
10:25 – 10:55 am Break/Vendor Displays
10:55 am – 12:00 pm "Cast-in-Place Piles in Geomaterials"
Mr. Morgan NeSmith P.E., Berkel
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch/Vendor Displays
1:00– 2:00 pm "Ethics in a Low Bid Environment"
Mr. Vic Donald P.E., Terracon Consultants
2:00 - 2:45 pm “Merchants Bridge"
Ms. Lyndsie Janbakhsh, P.E., HDR
2:45 – 3:15 pm Break/Vendor Displays
3:15 - 4:00 pm “Gabion-Faced Reinforced Embankments”
Mr. Steffano Rignanese, P.E., Maccaferri
4:00 – 5:00 pm “Mosul Dam”
Ms. Georgette Hlepas and Mr. William Empson, P.E., United States Army Corps of Engineers.
VENDOR DISPLAYS
Atlas Foundation Co. LLC
Subsurface Constructors, Inc.
Ground Improvement Engineering
COVID-19 GUIDANCE
These guidelines are subject to change. The planning committee appreciates your cooperation with these guidelines.
Attendees are responsible for following all City, County and State guidelines.
· A Mask is Required
Attendees are required to wear a cloth mask that covers both the mouth and the nose while in attendance. The mask may be removed while actively eating or drinking. Attend virtually via the livestream if you are not willing to wear a cloth mask while in attendance.
· Self-Screen for Illness
Attendees are required to self-screen for the following symptoms:
o Temperature above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit within the last 48 hours.
o Experiencing a cough, shortness of breath, or sore throat.
Attendees will be required to verbally acknowledge that they have completed the self-screen for illness and are not experiencing any of these symptoms before entering the conference room. Attend virtually via the livestream if you are experiencing any of these symptoms or are not willing to self-screen.
· Self-Screen for Potential Exposure to COVID-19
Attend virtually via the livestream if you have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 or traveled out of the Country within the past 14 days.
· Social Distancing is Requested
Provided a minimum of 6 feet between attendees, whenever possible. The following actions are being taken to encourage social distancing:
o Spacing of Tables 8 feet apart and Chairs 6 feet apart.
o Staff to serve / distribute all Food and Beverage.
o Limiting the number of Attendees to 50% of the venue capacity (about 150 seats).
Online Atendees
Those who have registered for online attendance. Please select the following link below to register for the event in ZOOM. Once registered an e-mail will be sent with the conference Zoom Webinar link.
NEASCE Geotechnical Section Meeting
Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at the Scott Conference Center
Register Here