Conference Proceedings
2012 Annual Kansas City Geotechnical Conference
April 20, 2012
Ritz Charles Special Events & Conference Facility
Special Thanks to Our 2012 Sponsors
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Presentation 1: Misconceptions and Insights in Geotechnical Engineering – Rick Deschamps, Nicholson Construction Company
Presentation 2: Shear Strength and Stability of Fiber Reinforced Slopes in Fully-Softened Clay – Dr. Garry Gregory, Gregory Geotechnical
Presentation 3: Vibration Monitoring for Geotechnical Engineering Projects – Randy Wheeler, White Seismology
Presentation 4: Vibro-Ground Improvement for Design-Build and Other Transportation Projects – Lyle Simonton, Subsurface Constructors Inc.
Presentation 5: Update on Deep Foundation Institute’s Committee Projects – Mary Ellen Bruce, Deep Foundation Institute
Presentation 6: Gasconade River Bridge Foundation Remediation – Jon Robison, GeoEngineers, Inc
Presentation 7: Controlled Modulus Columns for Building and Transportation Projects – Justin Labrozzi, Menard Ground Improvements Specialists
Presentation 8: Tapping the Mighty Missouri River Using Trenchless Methods- Clay Haynes, Black & Veatch
Presentation 9: Grouting at Wolf Creek Dam While Working for USACE as a Small Business – Pat Carr, The Judy Company, Inc.
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2012 Annual Kansas City Specialty Geotechnical Seminar
January 20, 2012
GEOTECHNICAL LRFD DESIGN AND LOAD TESTING
Presentation 1: Calibration of Resistance Factors for Axial Capacity of Driven Piles into Missouri Soils - Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Presentation 2: The New MoDOT Geotechnical Design Guidelines: An Alternative Implementation of LRFD for Geotechnical Applications – J. Erik Loehr, Missouri University
Presentation 3: Reliability Based Design of Drilled Shafts LRFD and Performance Based Design – Anil Misra, University of Kansas
Presentation 4: Field and Laboratory Testing Program Associated with the LRFD Calibration of Bridge Foundations for the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department - Richard Coffman, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Presentation 5: Panel Discussion LRFD
Presentation 6: Use of Laser-Based System for the Automated Monitoring for SPT and Driven Pile Applications – Casey Jones, Foundation Testing and Consulting
Presentation 7: Laterally Loaded Drilled Shafts Behind MSE Block Walls; Lateral Load Testing at the University of Kansas – Robert Parsons, University of Kansas
Presentation 8: A Trial Test Program of Liquefaction Mitigation Using Rammed Aggregate Piers – Wei Tu, Black & Veatch
