Geo-Institute Webinar
Join the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the Geo-Institute on Monday, November 25th to earn 1.5 PDH credits viewing the webinar entitled Design of Ground Anchors and Anchored Wall Systems presented by Jerry A. DiMaggio P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE.
For additional information, please see the event flyer by clicking HERE.
Webinar Benefits:
- Learn basics of LRFD based analysis of ground anchors and ground anchor retaining walls
- Continue building on the knowledge gained from previous LRFD webinars
- Examine the possibilities and benefits of improved communications between geotechnical, structural specialists and contractors for ground anchor wall design and construction
- Each attendee earns 1.5 Professional Development Hours (1.5 PDHs)
Webinar Outline:
- Terminology and types of ground anchor walls
- Lateral earth pressures
- Consideration of surcharges
- Loads and load factors
- Recommended construction practice and the relationship between design and construction of ground anchors and ground anchor walls
- Failure modes and limit states for strength, service and extreme event loading conditions
Mr. DiMaggio is a principal civil engineer at Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Maryland. He is internationally recognized for his work on design, construction, evaluation, forensic assessment and disputes resolution of structural foundations, earth retaining structures, ground improvement techniques and earthworks. Mr. DiMaggio has served on a number of projects related to limit state design (LRFD), risk management assessment and management, innovative contracting and accelerated construction. He is the retired Principal Bridge Engineer, and Geotechnical and National Program Manager with the U.S. DOT.
He is an experienced meeting and workshop facilitator for business and technology deployment activities and is recognized for written and oral communication skills and experience. He has provided consulting services on over 1000 civil construction projects in all 50 states, throughout the Americas, several Middle Eastern countries and Australia. He has presented hundreds of seminars and workshops on the geotechnical and foundation features of bridges, buildings, energy facilities, retaining structures and engineered earthworks. He has been a member of the adjunct faculty at several renown universities and an invited Keynote speaker at many national meetings and conferences. Mr. DiMaggio has authored numerous technical papers, edited three civil engineering books and received numerous national and international recognitions for his career contributions.
Mr. DiMaggio has served on the Geo-Institute National Board of Governors and is a Diplomate in the Academy of Geo-Professionals (AGP). He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University in New York and Arizona and is a certified Master Trainer and licensed Contract Arbitrator (AAA).
Date: Monday, November 25th
Time: Webinar runs from 11:30 pm to 1:00 pm. Please arrive between 11:00 am and 11:15 am to sign in and get seated before the webinar begins
RSVP: by Friday, November 22th to Tom Imholte by email at [email protected] or phone at (717) 441-2216 (x1144).
Location: American Engineers Training Room at 441 Friendship Road, Harrisburg, PA
Cost: FREE for ASCE members. $35 for non-members. Please provide ASCE membership number with RSVP.
RSVP: by Friday, November 22th to Tom Imholte by email at [email protected] or phone at (717) 441-2216 (x1144).
