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October, 2024 Luncheon

  • 4200 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC, 27607 United States (map)

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
NORTH CAROLINA SECTION
EASTERN BRANCH
LUNCHEON

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NOTICE: This meeting is offered in-person and virtually. See below for details.
In-person registration closes at midnight on Monday, October 14, 2024. Virtual registration is open until the day of the event.

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

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Topic:  Geotechnical Aspects of Stormwater Control Measure Design and Construction

Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

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. 

Location:  This luncheon will be held at the beautiful NC State University Club at 4200 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27606.  You can contact the NC University Club at (919) 828-0308 if you need assistance locating their establishment.

We are also offering a virtual-only option. Instructions and a link to the virtual meeting (via Zoom) will been sent to the registered participants. If you do not receive the login information, please contact us. You will have the option to install software for a better viewing experience, but the video will otherwise play in a standard web browser. You will not need to create an account.

Fees:
$25 for ASCE Members
$30 for Non-ASCE Members and Guests
$10 for ASCE Life Members and Unemployed ASCE Members.
$10 for Virtual Only
Free for Students

Credit cards are accepted for pre-registration but not at the door. There is a Venmo payment option for pre-registration. If you are paying at the door, please bring cash or a check made out to "ASCE NC Eastern Branch".

RSVP:  Our online system handles all registrations and payments.  You can register and pay for the event online using your credit card. Even if you don't want to pay online, please use the online system to register. There are no additional fees, accounts, or passwords to remember. The online system will also allow you to specify if you prefer a vegetarian meal. Upon arrival at the event, just check-in at the registration table using your name.

We understand your schedule may change and you might not be able to make it to the event. Cancellations with refunds can be honored up until four days prior to the event by sending an email. If you are neither able to attend nor cancel in time, you may send a replacement.

PDH: To help Professional Engineers in attendance acquire 15 Professional Development Hour (PDH) units per license renewal period in accordance with 21 NCAC 56.1703, a one hour PDH certificate will be emailed to registered participants after the presentation.

Earlier Event: September 19
September, 2024 Luncheon
Later Event: October 18
2024 Eastern Branch Golf Tournament