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ASCE Central Ohio Section - Newsletter April, 2015www.centralohioasce.com
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PRESIDENTMark Seidelmann(614) 486-4383TREASURER
AJ Smith(614) 793-8777
1ST VICE PRESIDENTCarlos Vazquez(614) 634-7132
MEMBER-AT-LARGE /NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Brooks Vogel(614) 487-1650
2ND VICE PRESIDENTChristopher Nye(614) 793-2226SECRETARY
Firat Sever(614) 901-2235
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DATE: Wed. April 22, 20156:30 P.M. Dinner & Presentation
LOCATION: Old Canal Smoke House,94 East Water Street, Chillicothe, OH45601
TOPIC: Portsmouth Bypass ProjectODOT is planning to build a 16-mile, four-lane divided highway around the City ofPortsmouth in south-central Ohio. Thehighway will bypass approximately 26miles of US 52 and US 23 through Ports-mouth. The estimated construction cost is$429 million. It is the largest single con-struction project in ODOT history, and isthe first-ever to be built a through a Public-Private Partnership (P3) approach. Con-struction is expected to start in June 2015.SPEAKER: Tom Barnitz, PE, ODOTProject ManagerMENU: Choice of Chicken Pork, or Vege-tarian entrees.
CPD: A certificate for one 1 CPD hourwill be issued.
COST: $25 ASCE Members and Guests, $20 ASCE Life Members,$Free Students.
REGISTER: Registration is due by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 17,2015. Late registrations and walk-ins may not be accepted.Registration fees may apply for no-shows and registrants cancelingafter the deadline. Contact Carlos Vazquez at 614-634-7132, [email protected] to register.
PAYMENT: The preferred method of payment is online (click HERE) before theregistration deadline. Payment on the day of the event is available by cash or checkpayable to Central Ohio ASCE.
Spring Seminar 10-11
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Central Ohio Section Members:As we begin to wrap up this year’s luncheon presentations itis time to start thinking about topics for next year. We willbe having our annual planning meeting in June to firm upthe schedule and to select topics. To ensure that we haveanother successful year please provide possible topics andspeakers for the 2015 – 2016 luncheon schedule. If youcannot attend feel free to send ideas to A.J. Smith(treasurer). Also, start thinking about possible nominees forthe Outstanding Civil Engineer of Central Ohio and theOutstanding Section Member of ASCE Central Ohio
awards. We know that you are doing good work out there,and we also know that we may have missed some reallyimportant contributions and achievements. This Section isall about its members and the best way that we canrepresent our membership is through contributions from thegroup. Thank you for your continued support.Sincerely,Mark Seidelmann, PE, GISP, M.ASCEPresident – ASCE Central Ohio [email protected]
L E T T E R F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T
O S U N O R T H R E S I D E N T I A L D I S T R I C T T O U R
What: Construction TourWhen: Thurs., April 23, 2015 - 6:00 PMWhere: The Ohio State University North Residential DistrictRSVP: To Keith Knuppel at [email protected] byApril 16, 2015.The Design/Build team at the Ohio State NRD project hasbeen very kind and agreed to open up their project to aconstruction tour. This tour is free, will provide 1 PDH, andis open to any Central Ohio ASCE member. The tour willtake place on Thursday April 23rd at 6pm. Following the
tour theYoungerMemberGroup will besponsoring aHappy Hourat TheVarsity Club(Hopefully onthe Patio!).The tour islimited to 40people.
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C E N T R A L O H I O S E C T I O N A W A R D S
In preparation for the upcoming awards season, we are seeking nominations for the categories described below.OUTSTANDING CENTRAL OHIO SECTION MEMBER - Presented by the Central Ohio Section, this award is presentedannually to an outstanding member of the Central Ohio Section. For a list of past winners, click HERE. To nominate anindividual, please contact any board member or email [email protected] . General Requirements:1. Member of Central Ohio Section in good
standing.2. Has made a significant contribution to the
Section through participation in the activitiesof the Section.
3. Promotes a good image of the Section andits members through their participation andexample.
OUTSTANDING CIVIL ENGINEER OFCENTRAL OHIO - Presented by the Central OhioSection, this award is presented annually to anoutstanding civil engineer who doesn’t have to bean ASCE member. For a list of past winners, clickHERE. To nominate an individual, please contactany board member or [email protected] .General Requirements:1. Practices or teaches civil engineering in
Central Ohio.2. Must have made a significant contribution to civil engineering profession during the last year.3. One who exemplifies the public image and perception of the civil engineer and its profession.
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With spring in full swing that means Golf Season is upon us.Don’t forget to mark your calendars and signup for the 19th
annual ASCE Central Ohio Section Golf Outing to be heldJune 12, 11:00a.m. at Darby Creek Golf Course. Theformat is the ever popular 2 person mixed format. For a lowentry fee of $70 you get greens fees, cart, driving range,drink tickets, lunch, steak and chicken dinner, beverages,tons of hole and place prizes and lots of “those” pies at theend.This outing has raised almost $30,000 over the years tosupport the Younger Member Group (our annual chefs atthe outing), Civil Engineering Career Day and numerousother programs. This is made possible with the generoussponsorships from many Central Ohio firms and
businesses. Pleaseconsider being a holesponsor for $100 or alunch/dinner/beveragecart sponsor for $250which includes holerecognition as well.For any questions inregards to sponsorshipand/or registering toplay, please contact Jim
Pajk at 614-525-3021 or email [email protected] . Go to the ASCE CentralOhio website, www.centralohioasce.org , to download aflyer.
M O T O R C Y C L E R A L L Y & D I N N E R
ASCE is offering amotorcycle tour fornon-golfers incoordination with theASCE Golf Outing onJune 12. The cost will$25 for dinner at theDarby Creek GolfCourse, locatedbetween Plain City and Marysville. We typically start the ridefrom the McDonalds at SR 161 and Avery-Muirfield Drive in
Dublin around noon, and finish at the golf course between4:00 and 5:00 PM. The tour will navigate the back roadsnorthwest of Columbus with stops at some notable (or notso notable) sites in the area of Union, Logan, Madison,and/or Champaign Counties. It is a scenic ride, the food atthe golf course is great (prepared by the Younger MemberGroup), and it is a time to renew acquaintances in thebusiness at dinner. To sign up or for more informationcontact Dave Pritchard at 614-519-4819 [email protected].
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F R E E W E B I N A R - R E C Y C L E D B A S E A G G R E G A T E S
What: Free Webinar - 1.0 PDHWhen: Wed., April 15, 2015
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMWhere: Dynotec
2931 E Dublin Granville RdColumbus, OH 43231
Topic: Recycled Base Aggregates in Pavement ApplicationsRSVP: To [email protected] by Friday,April 10, 2015.*Open only to Central Ohio ASCE Section Members.*Seating is limited to the first 25 people.Purpose and BackgroundSustainability has become an important element of civilengineering, yet there is confusion about how sustainabilityapplies to different disciplines within civil engineering.Engineers involved with transportation and geotechnicalconstruction need to know how the materials and methodsthey use affect the engineering life cycle and relatedsustainability of their projects. Recycled materials can beused to create longer lasting infrastructure that requires lessenergy to construct and maintain and has a lower carbonfootprint. Both public and private stakeholders, clients andowners are increasingly considering these greenconstruction principles in the design and construction oftheir projects. Recycled aggregates such as RAP, RCA,RPM, RSG and BDC are used in pavement construction toenhance performance, save construction costs, andimprove sustainability. Blending recycled aggregates withcementitious stabilizers like coal fly ash, lime dust or cementkiln dust can further enhance sustainability, economics andlong-term performance of the pavement.Learning OutcomesParticipants will learn about the different types of recycledaggregates typically available for pavement construction,their characteristics, their design properties, and how tospecify recycled aggregates in pavement applications.
Webinar Benefits● Learn new developments in using recycled aggregates● Learn the latest information on how to improve long-term
performance and reduce construction costs with recycled● Gain a competitive advantage by having the latest
design information for recycled aggregates● Learn design methods for pavements with recycled
aggregates with and without cementitious stabilization● Learn how to specify recycled aggregates● Learn about how to assess environmental impacts from
recycled aggregates used with and without fly ash● Improve your practice by incorporating design
information that enhances sustainabilityWebinar Outline● Introduction to recycled aggregates: recycled asphalt
pavement (RAP), recycled concrete aggregate (RCA),recycled road surface gravel (RSG), recycled pavementmaterial (RPM) and building derived concrete (BDC)
● Types and attributes of RAP, RCA, RSG, RPM and BDC● Design with resilient modulus and plastic strain● Effect of impurities and freeze-thaw● Fly ash stabilized recycled base aggregates:
geotechnical properties and leaching characteristics● Specifying recycled base aggregateThe Central Ohio Section sponsors free continuingeducation webinars as a service to our members. Thesewebinars are produced by ASCE and normally cost $250 or$300 for ASCE members. However, the Section is payingthe registration fee and inviting any interested sectionmembers to attend for free. You can see the complete list ofwebinars available from ASCE National on their website. Ifyou see one you like, let us know. If you and your companywould like to host one, let us know that too. If you open it upto any interested Central Ohio ASCE section members tocome, we will pay the registration fee.
C I V I L E N G I N E E R I N G R E F E R E N C E B O O K S
Late last year, the Central Ohio Section bought a number ofcivil engineering reference books and donated them to theColumbus Main Library for public use. The titles are as follows:●Minimum Design Loads (7-10)●Design of Marine Facilitiesfor Berthing, Mooring●FRP CompositeConnections●Foundation EngineeringHandbook●Trenchless TechnologyPiping
●Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice●Building Code Requirements and Specification forMasonry Structures (5-11 & 6-11)●Urban Stormwater Controls●Municipal Wastewater Plants●Structural Steel Designer's HandbookThe books are for reference and can’t be checked out. Theyare located on the 3rd floor in a special collection area of themain library (north side of building in the half-height stacks).
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F R E E W E B I N A R - C O M P L E T E S T R E E T S
What: Free Webinar - 1.5 PDHWhen: Tues. May 5, 2015
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMWhere: Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.
1650 Watermark Dr., Suite 200Columbus, OH 43215
Topic: Complete Streets: State of the PracticeRSVP: To [email protected] by Friday,May 1, 2015.*Open only to Central Ohio ASCE Section Members.*Seating is limited to the first 25 people.Purpose and BackgroundComplete Streets can benefit all communities, regardless ifthey are rural, suburban or urban. Complete Streets areintended to be safe, comfortable, and convenient for allusers regardless of age or ability - motorists, pedestrians,bicyclists, and public transportation riders.This webinar will provide an overview of the current practicein Complete Streets policy, planning and design. Thematerial covered will define Complete Streets, communicatetheir transportation, public health and environmentalbenefits, overview leading design guidance and discusspolicy and implementation strategies. The informationprovided will help professionals and agencies understandthe need for and processes for balancing the needs of allusers. Additionally, participants will receive guidance onhow to develop and implement effective policies to routinelycreate complete streets projects and networks.By attending this webinar, engineers, planners, local leadersand decision makers will gain a solid framework fordelivering Complete Streets locally. After completing thissession you will understand how Complete Streets can helpyour community along with specific tools and next steps you
can take to ensure Complete Streets are appropriatelyplanned and provided.Primary Discussion TopicsLaying the Foundation for Complete Streets● Build an understanding of complete streets and benefits● Examine several types of policies and best practices● Overview the latest complete street design guidance● Explain how designs use existing rights of wayComplete Streets Policy Development● Overview current policies and practices in use today● Consider effective policy typesComplete Streets Policy Implementation● Assess local policy and decision making outcomes● Identify perceived and real barriers to implementation
and discuss solutions● Identify specific steps to achieve an agency's goalsLearning Outcomes● Defining Compete Streets, their purpose, and benefits● Overview of the Complete Streets approach, including
challenges and benefits to implementation● Step-by-step guidance through the Complete Streets
guidelines, with a focus on real-world scenarios● Examples of successful Complete Streets projectsWebinar Benefits● Create common understanding of complete streets● Initiate dialogue on complete streets policies, resources
and implementation● Understanding of complete streets status thru the country● Latest design guidance and public involvement processes
L E C T U R E - F H W A L O N G - T E R M P A V E M E N T P R O G R A M
What: Technical LectureWhen: Mon. April 13, 2015
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWhere: The Ohio State University
Hitchcock Hall, Room 4102070 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
Topic: FHWA Long-Term Pavement PerformanceSpeakers: Gabe Cimini - Project Manager Carlos Leal - Database ManagerSponsored by The Ohio State University Department of Civil,Environmental and Geodetic EngineeringThe Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Long-TermPavement Performance (LTPP) program was initiated in1987 and is the largest pavement study ever conducted. Theprogram has monitored more than 2,500 test sections on in-service highways throughout the United States and Canada.The program's goal is to understand how and whypavements perform as they do. As highway agencies
transition to a performance based approach to managinghighway investments, this goal is more important then ever.The data is housed in the LTPP Database - the world'slargest pavement performance database, and madeavailable to the public via the LTPP Database web interface— LTPP InfoPave (www.infopave.com).LTPP data has been utilized toprovide over an estimated $2billion in savings, and as theprogram continues to monitorexisting test sections andconstructs new experiments, itprovides enormous potentialfor research and thedevelopment of products tofurther improve pavement technology for decades to come.For more information, contact Dr. Tarunjit Butalia, (614) 688-3408 or [email protected].
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L E G I S L A T I V E F L Y - I N
A group nearly 200ASCE members,including 3 from theCentral OhioSection, visitedWashington, D.C.as part of the 15th
annual ASCE Legislative Fly-In. In total, ASCE membersmet with Congressional staff from 46 states. The Ohiodelegation met with staff members of both SenatorsPortman and Brown, as well as numerous Representatives.The two-day event included briefings on federal legislativeissues, including the Water Resources Reform andDevelopment Act (WRRDA) appropriation process and theneed for Congress to pass a long-term transportation bill.Attendees were addressed by the U.S. Department ofTransportation Under Secretary for Policy, Peter Rogoff onTuesday evening who outlined the reasons America needsa bolder plan for the future to meet the demands of agrowing population. Despite the major maintenance needsin addition to needs to account for future growth, thetransportation network is “starved for funds.” He warned that
with 32 short-term extensions, local and state leaders tendto stop planning long-term projects, which can take manyyears of planning and building. The administration ispushing hard for an increase in investment, because theybelieve that given the political challenges facing thislegislation at the end of it there should at least be positivesto show for it. Rogoff had cautious optimism that there couldbe a multi-year bill passed this year.Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) shared onWednesday morning an equally compelling message. The$3.6 trillion investment need estimated by ASCE is “withinour capacity and … will repay for itself” he said, adding thatit would bring down the deficit in the long term. Hehighlighted many benefits that would result from increasinginvestment in transportation, including reducing time wastedsitting in traffic, enhancing quality of life for every family,and creating jobs in a range of opportunities. TheCongressman earlier this year proposed the UPDATE Act,HR 680, which would raise the rate of the gas tax by fivecents for the next three years then tie it to inflation toaddress the funding deficit in the Highway Trust Fund.When he introduced the bill, he had 20 co-sponsors andendorsements from many organizations, including ASCE.
What: Ohio Engineers Legislative Day
4 CPD hours availableWhen: Wed, May 6, 2015
9:00 AM - 1:45 PMWhere: The Capital Club -Columbus, OHASCE members may register for a 30% reduced price!
Join the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers, with ASCEOhio Council of Local Sections as co-sponsor, for the 2015Ohio Legislative Day. The program includes arepresentative of ASCE’s headquarters focused on ASCE’slegislative efforts. Use this opportunity to visit yourlegislator's office following the program to encourage theirsupport of infrastructure and industry related issues.
Click HERE to register.
O H I O E N G I N E E R S L E G I S L A T I V E D A Y
What: T.H. Wu Distinguished LectureWhen: Tues. April 21, 2015
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWhere: The Ohio State University
Scott Lab, Room 100201 W. 19th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
Topic: Risk and Decision-Making for Extreme Events:What Terrorism and Climate Change Have in Common?Speaker: Professor Mark G. StewartCost: FreePDH: One (1) PDH credit will be provided.RSVP: Carol Scott ([email protected]) or 614-292-3533Abstract - Terrorism and climate change debates are oftencharacterized by worst-case thinking, cost neglect, probabili-ty neglect, and avoidance of the notion of acceptable risk.This is not unexpected when dealing with extreme events.The presentation will describe how risk-based and cost-ben-efit approaches are well suited to decision- making in these
uncertain environments. Structural reliability, systems model-ling and probabilistic methods are used to model infrastruc-ture performance, risk reduction and effectiveness ofadaptation or protective strategies, exposure, losses, andcosts. The concepts will be illustrated with current researchof risk-based assessment of climate adaptation strategiesincluding designing new houses in Australia subject to cy-clones and extreme wind events.
Biographical information - ProfessorMark Stewart is Professor of CivilEngineering and Director of the Centrefor Infrastructure Performance andReliability at The University ofNewcastle in Australia. He wasawarded a BE from Monash Universityin 1984, and a PhD from The Universityof Newcastle in 1988. He is anhonorary Senior Fellow at the MershonCenter for International SecurityStudies at Ohio State University.
T . H . W U D I S T I N G U I S H E D L E C T U R E
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WednesdayApril 22, 2015
Dinner
OU/OSU Student ChapterPresentations &
Portsmouth BypassASCE
Old CanalSmokehouse -Chillicothe, OH
Tony Klimek -Lower Scioto
Valley Chapter
WednesdayMay 13, 2015
All Day
ASCE Spring Seminar -Roundabout Design and
ConstructionASCE Crowne Plaza
Dublin Chris Nye
ThursdayMay 21, 2015
LunchASCE Region 3 Director
& Awards Luncheon ASCE Schmidt'sSausage Haus Carlos Vazquez
June, 2015 2015-2016 PlanningMeeting All Tommy's Pizza -
Dublin, OH A.J. Smith
FridayJune 12, 2015Lunch & Dinner
Annual Golf Outing ASCE Darby Creek GolfClub Jim Pajk
D R E A M B I G ! I M A X M O V I E
It’s official! Brought to youby ASCE, production hasbegun on “Dream Big!,” acelebration of engineeringthat will leave viewersbreathless by taking themabove, below, around, and
through some of engineers’ most impressive achievements,all in stunning lifelike clarity on eight-story-tall IMAX® andother giant screens.All around the world, engineers are pushing the limits ofingenuity and innovation in unexpected, imaginative andamazing ways. Dream Big will take viewers on a journey ofdiscovery from the world’s tallest building to a bridge higherthan the clouds and a tunnel deep below the earth. Alongthe way the audience will witness how today’s engineers areshaping the world of tomorrow.
“Dream Big!” will have its world premiere in 2016. Althougha lot of great plans are in the works, your ideas can helpmake the experience even more amazing. What should befeatured in “Dream Big!”?Share and submit your inspirations via the THIS LINK,especially in these three areas:● A civil engineering project that could be featured as amain storyline for the film. A project that is unique,revolutionary and filled with innovations and one thatconnects with other areas of engineering.● A charismatic, pioneering engineer involved in acompelling project that could be featured as a maincharacter in the film.● A captivating, unforgettable engineering image orsequence that would be mind-blowing on an IMAX 3Dscreen.Watch for more about production of “Dream Big!” in thecoming months. See more HERE.
C A D D C L A S S V O L U N T E E R SStarting again in 2015 theASCE Younger MemberGroup (YMG) will bepresenting instructionalAutodesk Civil3D ComputerAided Design (CAD)seminars on the campus ofthe Ohio State University.
The seminars will introduce the students to drafting software
and provide an introductory level of instruction to familiarizestudents with the skills necessary of a typical entry-levelengineering position. The YMG is seeking volunteers fromthe Central Ohio Section to supplement our teaching group.This is also a great way to see prospective interns in actionlearning valuable job skills. Please contact Matt Baxendell([email protected]) if you’re interested in takingpart.
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O P A L A W A R D S
The 2015 OPAL Gala celebrated the profession’sinnovations and innovators:● Andrew Phelps, principal vice-president and manager of
operations for Bechtel Mining & Metals, was recognizedfor career achievements in construction
● Thomas Rust, vice chairman of Philadelphia-basedPennoni Associates and member of the Virginia Houseof Delegates since 2002, was recognized for careerachievements in government
● Nicholas DeNichilo, president & CEO of Hatch MottMacDonald, recognized for management achievements
● Edward Schmeltz, senior vice-president and director ofMaritime and Special Projects at AECOM, wasrecognized for career achievements in design
● Bernard Amadei, Ph.D., NAE, professor at the Universityof Colorado, Boulder, and founding president ofEngineers Without Borders USA and cofounder ofEngineers Without Borders International, was recognizedfor career achievements in education
● Pile Dynamics Inc.’s Thermal Integrity Profiler is thewinner of the Charles Pankow Award for Innovation.
● Anil K. Kar,Ph.D., P.E.,F.ASCE, wasthe recipient ofthe MichelAward forIndustryAdvancementof Research.
● Jessica Morrison, a science journalist, was honored asthe winner of the Excellence in Journalism Award forenhancing public understanding of civil engineering.
● The first fully relocatable polar research facility, theHalley VI Antarctic Research Station, was named thewinner of ASCE’s 2015 Outstanding Civil EngineeringAchievement award. Designed by AECOM of Reston,Va., and Hugh Broughton Architects of London, theHalley VI is segmented into eight modules, each atopski-fitted, hydraulic legs that can be raised to overcomeaccumulating snow, or to be towed to a new location.
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E M P L O Y M E N T O P P O R T U N I T I E SAs a service to our members and colleagues who may be seekingemployment opportunities, we have provided links directly to HumanResources or Careers pages on the company website below. Please clickany of the company logos to visit the site. We thank the companies belowfor their support of the Central Ohio Section of ASCE.The ASCE National website also provides employment assistance withhundreds of job postings and additional resources. Please click the imageto the right to visit the webpage.
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