Past Events
October Luncheon Meeting
Topic: Scioto Greenways - A Riverfront Transformation
(Online registration and payment available, see bottom of page.)
The Scioto Riverfront in Downtown Columbus has been transformed as a result of hundreds of millions of dollars in public and private developments in the RiverSouth area. But while substantial public and private investments along the Scioto River have created world-class amenities, the river has remained a slow-moving, overly wide pool of sediment-laden water due to the presence of low head dams.
The removal of the Main Street Dam begins to restore the natural course of the river, improve the ecological systems and river habitat, provide new recreation options, and provide an opportunity to further leverage existing investments by creating a stunning 33-acre greenway through Downtown Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio University 8th Annual ASCE Golf Outing
Main annual fund raiser for OHIO’s student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Four-person golf scramble for students, faculty, alumni
Win prizes provided by event sponsors
Fall ASCE social to follow at Broney’s Alumni Bar & Grill on Court Street!
Contests will include:
- Scramble
- Individual Long Drive
- Individual Closest to the Pin
- Individual Longest Putt
Rules and Regs:
- Teams must consist of four people. If three participants are unable to obtain a
Board Meeting
ASCE Young Members gathering
We will be discussing some upcoming events and other things we have planned for the year. Come out and have some free food and drinks!
Innovative Bicycle Facility Treatments
*Open only to Central Ohio Section Members
*Seating is limited to the first 25 people
*Bring your own lunch
Purpose and Background
Recent advances in bicycle facility design guidance have led to increased demand from government agencies and the public to implement many of these innovative treatments. As more of these facilities are being implemented, users are recognizing the host of safety benefits and greater comfort level generated from the increased separation from automobile traffic and enhanced intersection treatments. Agencies throughout the country are using the design guidance recently issued within the National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Bikeway Design Manual, in association with the guidance set forth in the established U.S. manuals such as the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and MUTCD, to implement these facilities. The primary goals of this webinar are to familiarize transportation engineers/planners with the newest innovations in the bicycle facility design practice. The webinar will discuss recent developments in available design guidance and considerations when designing these facilities.
RSVP to newsletter@centralohioasce.com by Thursday, September 25, 2014.
September Luncheon Meeting
Topic: Roberts Road Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI)
(Online registration and payment available, see bottom of page.)
A congested interchange in the midst of a heavily traveled industrial, commercial, and residential area has received a major overhaul. The previous diamond interchange at I-270 & Roberts Road in Columbus, Ohio has been transformed into a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) – an emerging and cost effective roadway solution designed to improve safety, reduce crashes, and ease congestion. It is the first DDI constructed in the state of Ohio and was the 23rd in the United States.
The previous diamond interchange had geometric design deficiencies and a high frequency of congestion-related crashes. The former interchange also couldn’t handle the high volume of traffic that travels through it – including a large amount of trucks that drive area commerce.
Some key components of the I-270/Roberts Road DDI include:
- No right-of-way acquisition
- No environmental impacts
- Dedicated bike lanes through the interchange – first in the U.S.
- Dual turn lanes for large trucks
- Design of DDI merged with a maintenance design project for the overhead bridges that was already underway
- Extensive public involvement and education process
- Full closure of the bridges through the interchange; four-month construction schedule
- $10.6M construction cost
This presentation will discuss the intricacies of the planning effort, the key aspects of the design, and lessons learned during both design and construction. As the Project Manager of the design team, Mr. Toombs will provide insight about design and construction, including lessons learned during various points in the process.
Lower Scioto Valley Chapter - Electrical Engineering Basics for Civil Engineers
Topic: Electrical Engineering Basics for Civil Engineers
You are invited to a Technical Presentation and Meeting of the Lower Scioto Valley Chapter of ASCE. The Chapter is part of the Central Ohio Section of ASCE.
The presentation will include electrical engineering basics, and some guidelines for Civil Engineers when working with Electrical Engineers on multi-discipline projects.
Board Meeting
EWB 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament
Join us for a night of cornhole, food, and friends while raising money for Engineers Without Borders.
When: Thursday, August 21st 2014
Where: Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill, 775 Yard Street (in Grandview Yard)
Time: 5:00-9:00
Challenge your friends and coworkers to a game of corn hole and enjoy live band music.
$5 per person entry fee covers two drink tickets, appetizers and optional participation in the tournament. You can also enter the raffle for OSU Football tickets for $50 and join the tournament for free.
3-Day Seminar on Drilled Shafts
E.L. Robinson is presenting a three day seminar on Drilled Shafts in Columbus, Ohio, on August 19-21,2014. The seminar will be presented by Mr. Jerry DiMaggio and Dr. Jamal Nusairat. The goal of this course is to provide participants with specific technical guidance on all aspects of designing, installing, and monitoring the construction of drilled shafts.