Geosynthetics Conference 2023 workshop lineup announced

The Geosynthetics Conference 2023 Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the workshop and panel discussion program for the conference, Feb. 5–8, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Workshops are two hours long and feature in-depth instruction without a full-day commitment. Panel discussions are 90 minutes long and promote lively discussion with audience interaction. Workshops and panel discussions provide professional development hours (PDHs) and are included with full registrations at no extra cost.  

For detailed descriptions, visit GeosyntheticsConference.com/technical-program. 

Workshops

Geosynthetic Reinforced Embankments on Soft Foundations

Bob Holtz, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, Dist. M. ASCE, University of Washington

Geosynthetic Stabilization of Granular Layers in Paved Roads

Erol Tutumluer, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jorge Zornberg, Ph.D., P.E., University of Texas at Austin

Learn the Concept of the Dewatering Tube System through Experience

Ike Chen and Zoe Lin, ACE Geosynthetics

Recognizing Inferior Quality on a Geomembrane Installation

Glen W. Toepfer, CET, CQA Solutions Ltd.

Panel discussions 

Best Practices for the Inspection of Segmental Retaining Walls

Gabriela Mariscal, P.E., National Concrete Masonry Association; Glenn Herold, P.Eng., Brampton Brick Ltd.

Women in Geosynthetics Roundtable Discussion

Jordan Wiechmann, B.S., Intertape Polymer Group; Fabiana Arriaga, Ph.D., P.E., Geosyntec Consultants

Chin-Wagging with Esteemed Geosyntheticians

Eli Cuelho, P.E., TRI/Environmental Inc.