The Order of the Engineer (www.order-of-the-engineer.org) is an organization created to promote a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession. There are no meeting to attend or dues to pay. Instead, Order of the Engineer members foster a unity of purpose by honoring a lifelong pledge to "uphold devotion to the standards and dignity of the engineering profession." Members are given a stainless steel ring which they are encouraged to wear on the small finger of the working hand as a reminder of their obligations.

*Open only to Central Ohio Section Members
*Seating is limited to the first 25 people
*Bring your own lunch

Purpose and Background
This webinar offering concentrates on lateral analysis of deep foundations. Deep foundations are often used for structures which experience large lateral loads for which shallow foundations are not feasible due to large overturning moments and resultant load eccentricities. The LRFD platform offers a rational framework for performing lateral analysis of deep foundations. The webinar will be primarily based on the 6th Edition (2012) of LRFD Bridge Design Specifications developed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Applicable articles in Sections 3, 5, 6, 10, and 11 of AASHTO LRFD Specifications will be used as a basis of discussion. The webinar material will be applicable to different types of deep foundations such as driven piles, drilled shafts, and micropiles.

The webinar will include discussion on loads and limit states from a lateral analysis perspective, models for lateral soil resistance using soil-structure interaction concepts such as the p-y and the strain wedge methods, structural resistance of piles with emphasis on flexural resistance of reinforced concrete and steel piles, pile head fixity, group behavior, equivalent cantilever model, step-by-step method for lateral load analysis, extreme events, scour, and other special considerations such as downdrag, lateral squeeze and collapse susceptible soils. A detailed example problem will be included to demonstrate the application of LRFD principles.

The webinar assumes that the participant has a working knowledge of lateral load analysis including development of appropriate subsurface investigations and geotechnical data, interpretation of geotechnical data to develop geomaterial properties for lateral analysis, and use of commonly available software for lateral analysis such as COM624P. Accordingly, the webinar will concentrate on application of LRFD principles to lateral analysis of deep foundations.

RSVP to newsletter@centralohioasce.com by Friday, April 4, 2014.

2014 Spring Seminar

Water Resources for Shale Oil & Gas Operations in Ohio

At the end of 2013, Ohio had exceeded 1,000 permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale formation. That number may triple in the next couple years. As demand for water to support operations increases, methods and decision-making processes of finding, storing and conveying fresh water are being developed. Regulations governing the storage and disposal of water are evolving. Technologies are being tested and employed to recycle and reuse wastewater. Learn about these topics from knowledgeable speakers with experience in the industry and management of Ohio’s water resources.

Earn 7.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

Based on the popularity of our last Blue Jackets outing, we, in conjunction with ASHE, have a group package of 50 tickets to the Blue Jackets-Avalanche game. Tickets are $10 per member and $15 per non-ASCE guests. We're accepting pre-payment using PayPal. As these tickets usually sell for $50 face value, it's a great deal. Prior to the game, we’ll have a social put on by the Younger Members group at Brother's, so even if you don't want to go to the hockey game, please come out for drinks, food, and fellowship.

*Open only to Central Ohio Section Members
*Seating is limited to the first 25 people
*Bring your own lunch

Purpose and Background
A road diet represents the rechannelization of a roadway from four lanes, consisting of two travel lanes in each direction, to three lanes, consisting of one travel lane in each direction separated by a two-way left-turn lane. The additional roadway width that results from this reconfiguration is then used to establish bicycle lanes, accommodate on-street parking, or create additional separation between the motoring public and pedestrians and bicyclists.

RSVP to newsletter@centralohioasce.com by Wednesday, March 26, 2014.

Topic: The Central Ohio Damage Prevention Council will present the latest “Best Practices”

The Central Ohio Damage Prevention Council will present the latest “Best Practices” as per the Common Ground Alliance regarding planning and design. They will also discuss the Ohio Utilities Protection Service’s role in the design process. Representatives from the local utility companies will be on hand to explain how a design ticket is handled internally with respect to their own company.

Multi-hazard Geo-Risk Assessment, with a Focus on Long Linear Structures such as Earthen Levees
By Dr. Erik Vanmarcke, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University

Abstract

Please email Michael Navabi at MNavabi@PrimeEng.Com to register for this webinar and to qualify for CEU. If you have any questions, please call Michael Navabi at 614-839-0250 or preferably email MNavabi@PrimeEng.com.
Please RSVP as soon as possible.

* Open only to Central Ohio Section Members
* Bring your own lunch

Credit CEU:0.2
Instructor: Sam Shamsi, Ph D., PE
Course Length: 1.5 Hours

This webinar was co-sponsored by ASCE's ASCE's Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) and ASCE Continuing Education.