• Dessert Reception
• Cash Bar
• Live Entertainment
• Special Memorial Presentation

Come Join us to honor Dr. Carolyn Merry’s memory and to share stories of how she impacted our lives.

All proceeds from the event to benefit the Carolyn J. Merry Engineering Scholarship Fund.

Let Matt know if you plan to attend. matt.baxendell@woolpert.com

Topic: An Overview of Geosynthetic Composite Liner Systems

You are invited to a Technical Presentation and Initial Meeting of the Lower Scioto Valley Chapter of ASCE. The Chapter is part of the Central Ohio Section of ASCE.

The presentation will include an overview of the different components of composite containment liner systems for landfills and other projects.

Topic: Prefab Bridges & Structures

You are invited to a Technical Presentation and Initial Meeting of the Lower Scioto Valley Chapter of ASCE. The Chapter is part of the Central Ohio Section of ASCE.

The presentation will include the general use of precast bridges and structures, the selection and design process, and some of the latest innovations and applications of this technology.

Topic: OSIS Downtown Area Odor Control Facilities

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We will present this year's awards for Outstanding Civil Engineer of Central Ohio and Outstanding Section Member of ASCE Central Ohio, and hear about the OSIS Downtown Odor Control Facility.

The OSIS Downtown Area Odor Control Facilities project was devised in 2007 in response to complaints of odors through the downtown riverfront corridor. Engineering analyses determined that the source of the odors was the Olentangy / Scioto Interceptor Sewer (OSIS), which traverses the downtown corridor. Further analysis determined that bio-filters would be the most cost effective method of treatment. While odor mitigation was the main focus of the project, the odor control facilities will also provide ventilation for the OSIS Augmentation and Relief Sewer (OARS), which is a deep tunnel that will convey overflows from combined sewers to the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The presentation will cover the goals of the project, the field investigations performed to determine the odor source and sewer ventilation requirements, the design of the biofilter system, an overview of the construction process and an update on the performance of the facilities since construction was completed.

Topic: Becoming the Engineering Leader of Tomorrow

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Engineering the Future: ASCE’s Vision for 2025 includes three strategic initiatives: Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Raise the Bar. Hear about what ASCE is doing in each of these critical areas and how you can participate in making a difference.

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.

Topic: 2014 Central Ohio Engineers Week Luncheon

Speaker:Mark C. McCullough, Executive Vice President – Generation, American Electric Power

You will want to come hear Mr. McCullough’s presentation on Engineering a Difference in Tomorrows Infrastructure as we “Make A Difference” during this year’s National Engineering Week.

Topic: Constructing Africa!

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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium visitors soon will have the chance to experience the African plain here in Central Ohio. The Zoo is currently developing a $30.5 million dollar, 43 acre development that is scheduled to open this year. This 43 acre development is phase one of a plan to build up the 110 acres to the west of the zoo’s 8-acre $20 million polar bear exhibit that opened in 2010.

Topic: Temporary Pre-Engineered Structures Featuring the Railroad Bridge over Alkire Road in
Southwest Franklin County

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This presentation will touch upon the process of erecting pre-engineered bridges. Among several other national and international projects, the temporary railroad bridge over Alkire Road in southwest Columbus at Harrisburg Pike (US 62-SR3) will be featured. The 1902 railroad stone arch bridge over Alkire Road was replaced due to increased traffic, narrowness, and vertical and horizontal clearance issues. The bridge replacement construction had to be performed with limited railroad track use outages during so called “Railroad Holidays” or slow scheduled train movement time periods. Any outages beyond these “Railroad Holidays” resulted in fees to the project for the added mileage for train detours. With limited work space to build the new structure, the temporary pre-engineered railroad bridge considerably reduced the inconvenience to railroad and Alkire Road vehicle traffic and avoided any fees due to track outages.