Instructor Paul J. Sabatini, Ph.D., P.E. Mr. Sabatini has developed National experience and recognition in the analysis and design of numerous earth retaining systems. He is the principal author of several Federal Highway Administration publications on ground anchors, soil nailing, and micropiles. In addition is developed a primer on the selection, design and construction of 17 different wall systems commonly used on civil engineering projects. He has a BS from Columbia University and a doctorate from Northwestern and is a certified instructor. Dr. Sabatini is a member of ASCE’s Earth Retaining Structures Committee and was the 2004 recipient of the Casagrande award for contributions to the design of earth retaining systems.   Jerry A. Dimaggio, P.E. Mr. Dimaggio is Principal geotechnical engineer and National Program Manager with the U.S. DOT, Federal Highway Administration in Washington D.C. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University in New York State and is a registered professional engineer in several states. Mr. DiMaggio is a certified Master Trainer and licensed Contract Arbitrator (AAA). He has provided technical expert design and construction assistance on over 900 transportation projects in all 50 states, throughout Central and South America, and several Middle Eastern countries. He has presented over 250 seminars and workshops for professionals in design and construction of bridges, retaining walls and engineering earthworks. Mr. DiMaggio is currently a member of several national committees and task forces related to the development of technical guidelines, specifications and testing standards related to geotechnical and foundation practice. He is a member of the adjunct faculty at the University of Delaware, Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and The University of Akron in Ohio.   John R. Wolosick, P.E., Mr. Wolosick is Director of Engineering for Hayward Baker Inc., Atlanta, Georgia where he covers projects nationwide and specializes in drilled anchor systems, soil nailing, earth retention and landslide stabilization, micropiling and underpinning, and all types of grouting. He holds B.S and M.S.degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Mr.Wolosick is the author of more than twenty technical papers, including 10 papers dealing with earth retaining structures. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in nine Mid-Atlantic and Southern states as well as the District of Columbia. Mr.Wolosick is the Chair of the Georgia ASCE Geotechnical Committee. He is also a member of the ASCE Earth Retaining Structures committee. Mr.Wolosick teaches the Earth Retaining Structures Course for the National Highway Institute. He also formerly taught the ASCE course “Selecting Earth Retaining Systems.” He has designed more than 50 earth retention systems in his career.   Naresh Samtani, Ph.D., P.E. Dr. Samtani is the President of NCS Consultants, a geotechnical firm located in Tucson, Arizona. Naresh earned his doctorate from the University of Arizona in Tucson and has over 18 years of experience. He previously was a lead geotechnical engineer for Parsons Brinckerhoff in New York and the URS Corporation in Arizona and New Mexico. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Arizona, New Mexico and Connecticut and is a member of ASCE’s National Committee on Earth Retaining Structures. He is a certified national instructor for the FHWA, and has presented courses nationwide to Transportation agencies on MSE walls, Reinforced soil slopes, Earth Retaining Structures and Drilled shaft construction. He has also developed and presented short courses on construction of anchored micro-pile walls and soil nail walls Naresh has extensive experience in the design and construction of permanent and temporary earth retaining structures including a variety of walls such as Cast- In-Place (CIP) walls, Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls, soil-nail walls, soldier-pile-lagging walls, tangent/secant shaft walls, anchored micro-pile walls, double-tee post-tensioned abutment walls and jet-grouted walls.

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Course Description The United States earth retaining structure market exceeds 140 million square feet annually and there are over 50 different retaining systems to select from which are unique in design and construction. Unit costs vary from less than $20 to in excess of $150 per square foot. Selecting the technically appropriate and cost affective system is often critical to project cost and schedule. Selection of an inappropriate system unfortunately can result in time consuming and costly construction disputes. Many engineers, contractors and project managers DO NOT have the needed knowledge and SKILLS to SELECT, DESIGN and CONSTRUCT these systems. The instructors combine to present the critical knowledge and skills YOU need in order to take advantage of the cost effective use of earth retaining structures in urban construction for transportation, commercial and industrial development. From start to finish, from design to construction and general site development, the instructors will LEAD you through the myriad of more than 50 different retaining wall systems from which you can choose. During this two-day program the instructors present a logical sequence of topics and activities to allow participants to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. These activities include: lecture, student exercises, instructor lead example problems and lively discussion periods.

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Seminar Benefits

Upon completion of this course participants will have gained enormously from the experience and the practical knowledge of the instructors:

• Recognize potential applications for retention structures used in civil engineering applications
• Select the most technical appropriate and cost effective earth retaining system for your application
• Examine and select appropriate material properties, soil/rock design parameters and earth pressure diagrams
• Prepare conceptual and basic designs using appropriate design methods, factors of safety, earth pressure diagrams and field verification methods
• Evaluate and review contractor submitted designs
• Select appropriate specification/contracting method(s) and prepare contract documents
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of retaining wall construction and maintenance

Special Features
Participants will receive a copy of EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES, a comprehensive reference manual based on the latest national guidance (2005), plus EARTH RETAINING SYSTEMS, an essential primer for retaining wall selection, providing “snap shots” of all major retaining wall “families”.

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Who Should Attend

This program is developed to meet the needs of generalist civil engineers, geotechnical and structural specialists, contractors, and retaining wall company representatives.

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Summary Outline

Day One 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

• Introductions, Learning Objectives and Course Overview
• Classification of Earth Retaining Systems
• Soil and Rock Properties
• Lateral Earth Pressures
• Cast-in-Place gravity
• Modular Gravity Walls
• Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls

Day Two 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

• Reinforced Soil Slopes
• Sheet Pile, Soldier Pile and Lagging, Slurry Walls
• Ground Anchor Walls
• Soil Nailing and Micropile Walls
• Retaining Wall Selection
• Contracting Methods and Specifications
• Course Summary and Closure

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Locations & Dates Earth Retaining Structures Selection, Design, Construction and Inspection $1,085 M $1,295 NM New York, NY, Sep 4 - 5, 2008

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