October, 2024 Presentation

Speaker: Tom Schipporeit, P.E., BC.GE

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Topic:  Geotechnical Aspects of Stormwater Control Measure Design and Construction

Presentation: Video

Summary: The soil composition of many stormwater control measures is vital to achieving

their intended purpose. Determining the elevation of the seasonal high water table is an important step in the hydrogeologic design process for stormwater control measures. Some stormwater control measures require embankments for water storage, infiltration to remove and treat water, and/or liners to retain water to function properly. Critical construction issues include embankment materials, compaction, and outfall pipes; bottom infiltration rate verification, liner materials and installation, and filtration material testing. This presentation will address these issues and provide project examples.

Bio: Tom Schipporeit is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with Terracon in Raleigh. He is a Professional Engineer and a Board-Certified Geotechnical Engineer. Tom received a Bachelors in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and earned a Masters Degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has 35 years of experience managing and executing a wide variety of geotechnical engineering projects. Tom has provided geotechnical recommendations and design for deep and shallow foundations, ground improvement methods, expansive soils, pavements, retaining walls, utilities, support of excavation systems, slope stability, seismic site classification, liquefaction, and stormwater control measures.