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ASCE Pittsburgh Geo-Institute - Spring Short Course

  • 15 May 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP)
  • 70

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ASCE GEO-INSITUTE PITTSBURGH SECTION

2025 SHORT COURSE

Advanced Soil Improvement & Ground Modification Techniques

7 PDHs

Description:

This course provides a comprehensive overview of soil improvement technologies used to address problematic soil conditions where traditional approaches or "remove and replace" strategies are not economically or technically feasible. Participants will explore the engineering principles, design considerations, and construction methodologies for a variety of techniques including densification, soil reinforcement, and consolidation. This course will focus on theory as well as case studies.

General outline:

  • Soil investigation 
  • Geostabilization
  • Wick Drains & DDC
  • Environmental focus
  • Agg piers & Rigid Inclusions
  • Case Studies
  • Panel Discussion


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