Welcome Everyone to the 2018

GRC Annual Award Ceremony

November 8, 2018

Welcome to our Guests

• Ms. Janice Lardner – daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Lardner

• Mr. Rychard Lardner – son of Mr. & Mrs. William Lardner

• Mr. Peter Quigley – son of Dr. R.M. Quigley

• Dr. Ashraf El Damatty, Chair, Civil & Environmental Engineering

• Dr. Greg Kopp - Acting Dean, Western Engineering

• Mr. Kenneth Strong, Photographer

R.M. Quigley Award

Dr. R.M. Quigley the founding

director of the Geotechnical

Research Centre

Developed the Geotechnical

Group in the Department of

Civil Engineering to become

one of the strongest in

Canada

1934 - 1995

R.M. Quigley Award

Terms of Reference

R.M. Quigley Award – Terms of Reference

Awarded annually to an engineer or scientist

to pursue graduate studies in Geotechnical

Engineering

Special consideration will be taken of a

candidate's academic, professional and

general contributions to the engineering

profession

R.M. Quigley Award

2018 Recipient

Kareem El Naggar

(Supervisor: Tim Newson)

R.M. Quigley Award Winner

Reliability Based Multiobjective Optimization of Deep

Foundations using Genetic Algorithms

• Current design and construction practices in Canada often incur millions of dollars in unnecessary expense.

• These projects are often performed at the expense of the taxpayer and tend to see a substantial increase in financial and environmental cost throughout the project lifetime.

• The objective is to validate a design method, using reliability based techniques to optimizethe design of deep foundation systems.

• Through examination of a large scale 18m x 250m box excavation with twocompeting foundation system proposals,an optimization algorithm is to be developed.

• A multi-objective optimization of the robust-ness (based on reliability theory and statisticalvariation of the geotechnical parameters), costand environmental impact (via equivalent carbonoutput) are performed.

Kareem El Naggar – R.M. Quigley Award

R.M. Quigley Award

2018 Recipient

Archana Tamang

(Supervisor: C. Robinson)

R.M. Quigley Award Winner

Field Validation of Geospatial Modelling Tool for

Estimation of Phosphorous (P) Loading from Septic

Systems to Tributaries in Lake Simcoe Watershed

The Problem The Objectives Results Key Findings

- Algae bloom due to

excessive amount of P

- P plume percolates

through the unsaturated

zone and contaminates

groundwater

- Uncertainty regarding

contribution of P to

groundwater and

surface water

- To identify the

location of septic

systems in the Lake

Simcoe watershed

- To estimate

phosphorus loading

from septic systems

in Lake Simcoe

watershed

- 28,000 septic

systems in total

- 5,000 septic systems

contributing to P

loading

- P concentration

range:

0.005-0.1 mg/L of P

- P loading: <0.04

mg/s

- Data collection and

analysis are ongoing

Archana Tamang – R.M. Quigley Award

John Booker Award

Distinguished scientist,

engineer, researcher who,

while a professor at the

University of Sydney, had

close research collaboration

with the GRC

He was one of the finest

researchers working in the

field of theoretical

geomechanics1942 - 1998

John Booker Award

Terms of Reference

John Booker Award – Terms of Reference

Set up in memory of John Booker with the

Geotechnical Research Centre

Awarded to an engineer or scientist to

pursue graduate studies in geotechnical or

geoenvironmental engineering

Preference to students conducting

research in computational geomechanics

John Booker Award

2018 Recipient

Safwat Ramadan

(Supervisor: M.H. El Naggar)

John Booker Award Winner

Performance Assessment and Design Guidelines for

Three-Sided Precast Concrete Culverts

Objectives:

• Enhancing the knowledge on the behaviour of three-sided culvertsand the influencing parameters.

• Assessing the applicability and limitations of the current state ofpractice design methods on three-sided culverts.

• Providing explicit design guidelines for three-sided culverts based onfull-scale field measurements and advanced numerical analyses.

Purpose:

• Large span three-sided concrete culverts are currently used toprovide an economical alternative for short span bridge replacement.

• Design practice, as currently specified in Codes and Standards, doesnot distinguish between box and three-sided culverts.

• Results of preliminary numerical analysis.

Key Findings:

Typical Results:

• Stress distribution on the top slab and the sidewall

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Safwat Ramadan – John Booker Award

Milos Novak Award

1925 - 1994

He was one of the foremost

world experts in dynamics of

civil engineering structures and foundations

He earned a reputation as a

truly outstanding researcher

Milos Novak Award

Terms of Reference

Milos Novak Award - Terms of Reference

Set up in memory of Professor Milos Novak

with the Geotechnical Research Centre

Special consideration will be given to

students working in the area of dynamics

and soil-structure

Milos Novak Award

2018 Recipient

Jamal Assaf

(Supervisor: M.H. El Naggar)

Milos Novak Award Winner

Microzonation and Amplification Models for

ShakeMap Application in Southwestern Canada

Amplification at longer periods

Site fundamental period in Vancouver

Objectives:• Identifying the local

variability in seismic site response in Vancouver and southwest BC.

Findings:• Correlation between site

fundamental period and geologic formations.

• Amplification at longer periods in Vancouver due to deep soft sediments.

Jamal Assaf – Milos Novak Award

Milos Novak Award

2018 Recipient

AbdelRahman Fayez

(Supervisor: M.H. El Naggar)

Milos Novak Award Winner

Studying the Behavior of Helical Pile Groups Under

Extreme Seismic and Wind Loading

Objectives:

• Evaluating the interaction between helical piles within a group and

its effect on soil resistance.

• Assessing the dynamic behavior of helical pile groups, and the

effect of number and location of helices on it.

• Analyzing the contribution of vertical stiffness and capacity of

single piles on the lateral and rocking behavior of helical pile

groups.

• Providing a complete overview on how helical pile groups behave

under severe earthquakes based on full scale testing and

numerical modeling.

Purpose:

• Helical piles are an easy alternative to reduce the cost and

installation time of pile foundations.

• Observations from recent strong earthquakes proved that

structures supported on helical piles survived with minimal

structure damage.

Key Findings:

• The large contribution of axial stiffness of single piles on the lateral

resistance of pile groups.

Typical Results:

• Bending moments, lateral deflections and normal forces on piles

within pile group.

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AbdelRahman Fayez – Milos Novak Award

L.G. Soderman Award

1927 - 1969

The Soil Mechanics Section of

the Department of Civil and

Environmental Engineering at

Western was started in 1965 by

L.G. Soderman and was one of

the first Soil Mechanics Sections

in Canada

He was the driving force behind

the founding of the company

Golder

L.G. Soderman Award

Terms of Reference

L.G. Soderman Award – Terms of Reference

Established in memory of the late Professor

Soderman, distinguished Canadian

Geotechnical Engineer

Chosen for the candidate's academic and

professional qualifications and his general

contribution to the engineering profession

L.G. Soderman Award

2018 Recipient

Taryn Fournie

(Supervisor: J. Gerhard)

L.G. Soderman Award Winner

Evaluating the Potential for Resource Recovery and

Reuse from Smouldering Treatment of Biosolids

Objective: Assess the bioavailable-P within smouldered biosolids ash using a widely accepted and newly developed method

Taryn Fournier – L.G. Soderman Award

L.G. Soderman Award

2018 Recipient

Mohamed Mansour

(Supervisor: M.H. El Naggar)

L.G. Soderman Award Winner

Performance of Pressure Grouted Helical Piles

(PGHP)

Objectives:

• Investigate the shape and performance of PGHP under different

testing conditions (different nozzles configurations, different

grouting pressures, different soil densities, and different loading

schemes).

• Investigate the load transfer mechanism along the pile shaft

under each condition.

• Develop some design guidelines to enable practitioner engineers

from estimating PGHP capacity analytically.

Purpose:

• Overcome the drawbacks of conventional helical piles.

• Provide the market with an innovative deep foundation system

(PGHP) that combines the advantages of both helical pile andmicropile.

Sample of Results and Key Findings:

Uplift Loading

Compression Loading

Mohamed Mansour – L.G. Soderman Award

Y.F. Eric and Ruby Chung Award

The award was established

in May 2014 by Mr. & Mrs.

Chung

In February 2000, Mr. Chung

and Mr. Vander Doelen

established their own

consultancy, Chung &

Vander Doelen Engineering

Limited in Kitchener, Ontario

Y.F. Eric and Ruby Chung Award

Terms of Reference

Y.F. Eric and Ruby Chung Award – Terms of Reference

Awarded to a full-time graduate student

who is conducting research in the field of

geotechnical or geoenvironmental

engineering

Preference will be given to a student whose

research has shown potential industrial

application

Eric & Ruby Chung Award

2018 Recipient

Alexandra Duchesne

(Supervisor: J. Gerhard)

Y.F. Eric and Ruby Chung Award Winner

Smouldering (STAR) Remediation of PFAS-

Contaminated Soil

Pre-treatment Post-treatment

Objective:

• Achieve smouldering temperatures required for PFAS treatment (no

PFAS)

• Optimize STAR for the removal of PFAS

0 200 400 600 800 1000

Post-treatment

Pre-treatment

Post-treatment

Pre-treatment

Post-treatment

Pre-treatment

Post-treatment

Pre-treatment

II-4

II-3

II-2

II-1

Concentration (mg/kg)

PFOS PFOA PFHxS PFHpA PFBS PFNA

BDL

BDL

BDL

BDL

BDL = Below Detection Limits

William E. and Ruth Lardner Award

His company, Deep

Foundations Contractors Inc.,

is recognised as one of the

most innovative geotechnical

construction engineering

companies

Lardner credits Western

Engineering for providing

Deep Foundations Inc. with

outstanding young

engineering graduates1927 - 2018

William E. & Ruth Lardner Award

Terms of Reference

Awarded to a full-time graduate student who is

conducting research in the area of geotechnical/

structural interface (first preference) or

geoenvironmental/infrastructure interface.

Has at least one year of consulting or industry

experience and intention to return to industry

after graduation.

William E. and Ruth Lardner Award – Terms of Reference

William & Ruth Lardner

Award - 2018 Recipient

Daniel Mroz

(Supervisor: M.H. El Naggar)

William E. and Ruth Lardner Award – Award

Winner

Novel Deep Foundation Systems for Sound Wall

Applications

a) Single Plate b) Double Plate c) Anchors

Fig 2. – Pile Load Test (Uplift)

Fig 1. – Novel Pile Concepts:

c)b)a)OBJECTIVE: Explore the suitability of modifications

to steel H piles for sound wall applications.

PURPOSE: Provide an alternative to drilled shafts

while having adequate lateral/uplift capacity, cost-

savings, and fast installation and utilization.

Key Findings During Installation

Pros: Fast installation, no material waste from

drilling, ready for use immediately.

Cons: Susceptible to misalignment in soils

containing rocks.

Typical Results

• Load – displacements curves

• Axial load (uplift) and bending moment (lateral)

distribution during loading

• Calibrated Finite Element Model for design useDaniel Mroz – William & Ruth Lardner Award

Dan Mroz – William and Ruth Lardner Award