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DELAWARE VALLEY GEO-INSTITUTE
2018-19 Board of Directors
Chair Archie Filshill, Ph.D. Past Chair James A. McKelvey III, P.E. Vice-Chair Russ Preuss, P.E. Treasurer James M. Beideman, P.E. Secretary Eric Backlund, P.E. Newsletter Director Theresa Loux, Ph.D., P.E. Web Advisor Robert Crawford, P.E. Academic Liaison Joseph Coe, Ph.D. ASCE Liaison Robert M. Sabanas, P.E. At-Large Directors Jerry (Tse-Wei) Chen Jeremy Brown, P.E. Board Advisors William K. Petersen, P.E. Craig Calabria, Ph.D., P.E.
Inside this issue:
April 2019 Dinner Meeting….............1 March 2019 Dinner Meeting…..........2 Announcements …….…….……......3-8 Member Spotlight………………….9-10 Events and Conferences..............11-12 Sponsors and Universities..........13-16
April 2019 DVGI Dinner Meeting
As was our tradition from past years, the April Dinner meeting will again be a Joint‐Session with ASCE & SEI . DVGI’s breakout session will feature Rick Brinker of Pennoni Associates. Rick was scheduled to be our speaker in November, but this meeting was cancelled because of an early winter storm. Abstract: Over 4000 concrete filled steel pipe piles were installed for a new Technology Center Development in Camden, New Jersey along the Delaware River. The pile capacities varied from 175 to 200 tons. Piles were 16 inch diameter with a 2 inch thick flat plate welded to the tip. Many challenges faced the geotechnical engineer of record for the design, and for the contractors who installed the piles including the presence of existing timber piling from the 1800’s, remnant construction, highly variable sub-surface conditions, pile freezing and groundwater. This presentation will outline the subsurface conditions, pile design alternatives, pile load testing program (static & dynamic), pile installation challenges and the overall management challenges that were overcome on this large and complex project. About the Speaker: Mr. Brinker is the Geotechnical Engineering Division Manager and an Associate Vice President for Pennoni Associates, Inc. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Drexel University (BSCE 1985, MSCE 1989) in Philadelphia. Rick is a professional engineer registered in six states in the northeastern United States with more than 33 years of experience in civil and geotechnical engineering. As the Ge-otechnical Engineering Division Manager at Pennoni, he is responsible for staff management, business development, proposal preparation and reviews, technical direction and review of geotechnical reports/engineering calculations, contract re-views, financial performance, and technical mentoring/guidance of all geotechnical division personnel. Mr. Brinker is a member of ASCE, DFI, ADSC, The Engineers Club of Philadelphia and a candidate for Fellow membership in ASCE. He resides in Pipersville, Pennsylvania with his wife Sandy of 28 years and children Abbie and Eli.
We anticipate 1 PDH will be awarded for attendance.
SPEAKER: Frederick A. (Rick) Brinker, P.E. of Pennoni & Assoc.
TOPIC: Pile Design and Installation Challenges for the New Tech-nology Center Development, Camden, New Jersey
DATE: Thursday, April 18th, 2019
LOCATION: The Inn at Villanova Conference Center, 601 County Line Road, Radnor, PA
TIME: 5:30 PM Social Hour, 6:30 PM Dinner and 7:30 PM Breakouts
***Registration and Payment Online at www.dvgi.org**
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March 2019 DVGI Dinner Meeting
Student Night 2019!
Jonathan F. Hubler, Ph. D., Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Villanova University
The DVGI Student Night was again hosted by Villanova University. This year’s event will included a keynote address by Jonathan F. Hubler, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Villanova University. Following the keynote address there was three short student presentations and the DVGI Scholarship award presentations. Our featured student presenters were: Full Waveform Inversion to Evaluate Liquefaction Triggering in Soils with Natu-
ral Spatial Stiffness Variability; Siavash Mahvelati, Temple
Preliminary Results from a Continuous Compaction Control Data Set Recorded During Active Earthwork Construction; William Baker, University of Delaware
Modeling the mechanical behavior of an unsaturated silty sand transition soil; Mehdi Kadivar, University of Delaware
Thank you to our student speakers for 2019!
Top: J. Hubler (Image Courtesy of T. Loux), Bottom Row (L—R): S. Mahvelati, W. Baker, M. Kadivar (Images Courtesy of M. McGuire)
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March 2019 DVGI Dinner Meeting
Congratulations to the 2019 DVGI Scholarship Recipients!
DVGI Awarded $6,000 in Scholarship Awards
2019 Scholarship
Recipients:
Casey Raczkowski, Delaware
Kyle Horsham, Delaware
Mary Hennessy, Temple
Alexa Overeem, Lafayette
Katherine Weimann, Lafayette
Brooke Paccione, Lafayette
Nicolette Yasemin, Lafayette
David Ajayi, Drexel
Many thanks to our 2019 student poster presenters as well!
2019 Poster Presenters:
James Kugel James Press Alireza Kordjazi Ali Al Saadi Danilo Zeppilli Christy Bugher Renee Lamprinakos Alejandro Mora Jerez Wessam Mohammed Zhuang Zhuo
2018 DVGI Scholarship Recipients and the DVGI Scholarship Committee BoardMembers
(Image Courtesy of T. Loux
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Upcoming Dates for 2019 Dinner Meetings and events are as follows:
April 18th (Thursday) Joint ASCE Dinner Meeting: Rick Brinker, Pennoni May 21st Dinner Meeting: TBD June 21st: DVGI Golf Outing
One PDH will be awarded for most dinner meetings that you attend.
If you are interested in presenting at one our monthly meetings or have ideas about potential speakers, please get in touch with a DVGI board member.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Archie Filshill, Ph.D. ([email protected]) Past Chair James A. McKelvey III, P.E. ([email protected]) Vice-Chair Russ Preuss, P.E. ([email protected]) Treasurer James M. Beideman, P.E. ([email protected])
Secretary Eric Backlund, P.E. ([email protected]) Newsletter Director Theresa Loux, Ph.D., P.E. ([email protected]) Web Advisor Robert Crawford, P.E. ([email protected]) Academic Liaison Joseph Coe, Ph.D. ([email protected]) ASCE Liaison Robert M. Sabanas, P.E. ([email protected])
At-Large Directors Jerry (Tse-Wei) Chen ([email protected]) Jeremy Brown, P.E. ([email protected]) Board Advisors William K. Petersen, P.E. ([email protected]) Craig Calabria, Ph.D., P.E. ([email protected])
2018-19 Board of Directors
Top Row (L—R): J. McKelvey, R. Crawford, R. Preuss, E. Backlund, R. Sabanas, C. Calabria, Bottom Row (L—R): J. Brown, J. Beideman, T. Loux, A. Filshill, W. Peterson, Not Pictured: J. Chen and J. Coe
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming GSI Webinars for 2019
(1.5 PDH/each upon completion of exam)
11:30 AM—1:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Topics, Dates and Registration at www.geosynthetic-institute.org/webinar.htm Cost: GSI Members $200; Nonmembers $250
ASCE/G-I Members: Read past and present issues of Geo-Strata magazine online at www.asce.org
HAVE DVGI PUBLISH YOUR ARTICLE, ADVERTISEMENT, OR JOB POSTING
Do you have an interesting article on a project or individual in your organization that you would like to have published in the DVGI newsletter?
Would you like to get the word out about a job opening, new venture, etc. to our membership via the newsletter?
Please submit your articles or news items for consideration in the next edition of the newsletter
or get in touch about our reasonably-priced advertising by contacting Theresa Loux ([email protected]).
DVGI Merchandise Available for Purchase
Coffee mugs ($8) and lapel pins with the DVGI logo ($5) are available for purchase. See Russ Preuss if you are interested in purchasing either of these items.
Date GSI No. Title
April 24 W‐5 Geosynthe cs in Hydraulic Applica ons
May 22 W‐14 Life me Predic ons of Covered and Exposed Geosynthe cs
June 12 W‐26 Applica ons and Design of Geotex le Tubes
May 8 W‐9 Behavior and Analysis of Twenty Solid Waste (Landfill) Failures
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Ayub Iqbal is the President of Applied Geoscience & Engineering in Reading, PA. AG&E was established in 1979 as MA Iqbal Consultants, and later incorpo-rated as Applied Geoscience and Engineering, Inc. in 1990. Previously, Ayub worked for Gilbert Assicates, Inc. and D’Appolonia Consulting Engineers. Ayub graduated from Bangladesh University of Engi-neering & Technology (B.S. 1962, Civil Engineering) and Carnegie Mellon University (M.S., 1965, Civil En-gineering Carnegie Mellon University, Ph.D. 1968, Civil Engineering). He has two daughters, Yasmine, a freelance writer, and Samina, an architect, and two granddaughters, Joya (9 years) and Ayla (5 years).
Q & A with Ayub:
Q: What got you first interested in the geo-world?
A: I went to Carnegie Mellon University to continue graduate studies in Prestressed concrete, then it all changed when I worked for Dap (as he was called) and many other experienced geotechnical engineers at D'Appolonia Associates during the summer of 1964. Later, after receiving Ph.D., I worked with D'Appolo-nia for about 7 years. At D'Appolonia, I enjoyed work-ing, learning, and solving civil engineering problems, especially geotechnical engineering problems.
Q: What is your favorite thing about your Alma Ma-ter?
A: I enjoyed graduate studies at Carnegie Mellon Uni-versity (CMU). CMU was a small institution with about four thousand students; I had the unique oppor-tunity of meeting students of various disciplines, eth-nicities, and nationalities. My favorite memory is din-ner at Skibo cafeteria with a company of friends from India, Algeria, Morocco, Iran, Israel, Ecuador, and Ar-gentina.
Q: What is something about yourself that would sur-prise us?
A: I took a risk of starting a company to practice ge-otechnical engineering when I was working comforta-bly at Gilbert Associates on geotechnical problems for various nuclear power plants, fossil power plants, and industrial projects. The enterprise I started has con-tinued for almost forty years, and I still maintain in-terest and enjoy working with young engineers en-couraging them to perform work with ‘Clear Goal, Thorough Preparation, Full Commitment, Self Moti-
M. Ayub Iqbal, Ph.D., P.E. Applied Geoscience & Engineering
We will continue to feature DVGI members in upcoming issues of the Newsletter. Please feel free to contact any of the board members with any general comments or member spotlight suggestions. Board member email addresses can be found on Page 7.
Continued on the following page… Ayub Iqbal, Ph.D., P.E.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
vation and Persistence’ which I wrote, 40 years back, on the back of a business card, which I still carry.
Q: What advice would you give to students studying a geo-profession?
A: If you like a profession, work with passion. Do not stop learning. The geotechnical engineering field is an area where practice, experience, and continued learn-ing help to be effective and enjoy the work.
Q: What are three career lessons you’ve learned thus far?
A: Passion, interest, and an attitude to do the best you can do, can take you and your work a long way, and sharing life experience with young engineers helps you to strengthen your understanding.
Q: What are your hopes for our industry?
A: Like any other profession, the better quality of product is achieved when the client understands the work being performed for him. The geotechnical work and reports are prepared based on limited (compared to the extent of subsurface conditions being investigat-ed) testing and available information; successful work is a result of where experience and intuition are ap-plied and analyses are performed to confirm. The more pertinent geotechnical investigation results from understanding the problem (say through reconnais-sance survey and/or Phase 1 work) rather than arbi-trary plan of taking few borings. There is a huge lia-bility problem following a preconceived plan. For ge-otechnical profession, the clearer the engineer and cli-ents can discuss the problem and solution, the better the engineer can serve the client.
Also, the tendency of using text book formulas and us-ing of a geotechnical software without understanding the theories and analytics should be completely dis-couraged as it could lead to incorrect results and po-tential failures. Hand calculations should be per-formed before the use of a software.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do in Philadelphia?
A: Going to the theater, concerts, historical buildings in the City, restaurants and Reading Terminal Mar-ket.
Q: What aspect of your job do you enjoy the most?
A: Every problem in geotechnical engineering is unique; every site has different conditions and project goals. The best solution often results from focus with interest and experience. Most often, I begin with pre-
Con’t M. Ayub Iqbal, Ph.D., P.E. Applied Geoscience & Engineering
We will continue to feature DVGI members in upcoming issues of the Newsletter. Please feel free to contact any of the board members with any general comments or member spotlight suggestions. Board member email addresses can be found on Page 7.
(All images courtesy of M.A. Iqbal)
Ayub and the AG&E Team
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
liminary intuitive solutions, then I do analyses and re-view past projects and compare these results with my preliminary intuitive solutions.
Q: What is the most challenging aspect of your job?
A: As a small business, it is challenging to keep a smooth work flow and keep employees fully engaged. Geotechnical engineering work is becoming a competi-tion based on pricing, rather than merit and qualifica-tions. For a very small non-DBE company, access to state and federal jobs is difficult.
Q: What do you like most about working at AG&E?
A: AG&E is a small geotechnical company, but has been able to work on projects of significant importance near Philadelphia. Example projects include: Market Street Elevated, Blue Route (S.R. 0476) from I-76 to the Turnpike Interchange, I-95 AIR, Navy Yard off Broad Street for Norfolk Southern Loading Platform, and several structures at the Philadelphia Interna-tional Airport (noteworthy was the U.S. Air Terminal Building).
Q: What is a favorite aspect of your role at AG&E?
A: It is difficult to choose. I will mention Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, which is under-
lain by multiple layers of mines. AG&E had prepared geotechnical reports for Runway, Taxiways, Parking Garage, Terminal building, and many other landside and airside structures – all challenging, but interest-ing. One other project should be mentioned: AG&E had worked on (inspected 123 borings and recom-mended foundations) the Market-Frankford Street El-evated SEPTA Line from 46th Street Station to 63rd Street Station, near to Cobb Creek.
Con’t M. Ayub Iqbal, Ph.D., P.E. Applied Geoscience & Engineering
We will continue to feature DVGI members in upcoming issues of the Newsletter. Please feel free to contact any of the board members with any general comments or member spotlight suggestions. Board member email addresses can be found on Page 7.
(All images courtesy of M.A. Iqbal)
Ayub and family
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EVENTS AND CONFERENCES
GETT 2019
Girl’s Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT) is a free, fun, informa-tional event for middle and high school girls in grades 5 through 10 and their parents that features successful women in technology. At-tendees learn the facts about how technology careers can be fulfilling, fun and rewarding personally, professionally and financially.
DVGI participated in the 2019 Expo on March 23, 2019, at Phoenixville High School. There were more than 1,100 in attendance (including 800+ girls in grades 5-10 and 300+ parents and educators). We provid-ed an interactive and tasty activity illustrating soil stratigraphy. For more information, visit www.gettpa.org.
Upper Left: Kolleen Backlund, Melissa Gillespie, and Theresa Loux represented DVGI at GETT 2019. Bottom Left: An example of the layered “soil” dessert cups the attendees made. Bottom Right: Notice the long line in the background— evidence of the popularity of DVGI’s table! (All images courtesy of T. Loux )
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EVENTS AND CONFERENCES
Out and About: Geo-Congress 2019
Photo credits: Upper left, John Peirce, Jr., Lower left and right, Elizabeth Cuscino via the Attendify App
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EVENTS AND CONFERENCES
When: Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Where:
Marriott Tysons Corner 8028 Leesburg Pike
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
8 Professional Development Hours*
*New York approval pending
Registration Fee: $275/person
Fee includes continental
breakfast, lunch & parking.
Register today!
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EVENTS AND CONFERENCES
Seminar: May 9, 2019 http://www.ascemetsection.org/tech-groups/geotechnical/home
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