2014 March - ASCE Richmond Newsletter

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ASCE Richmond Branch Newsletter Volume 6 Issue 3 March 2014

Important Upcoming DatesMarch Branch Meeting - Non Destructive Evaluations: GeophysicalMethods Applied to Engineering and Environmental Projects March 27th, 12:00 PM, Westwood Club

President's Message

Can everyone agree with the statement thatMarch came in like a lion this year? VDOT's roadplowing crews have gotten a work out this year.It is starting to feel like we live in the northeastto not the southeast. I am ready to thaw out andembrace spring. During last month's PopsicleBridge contest we saw the next generation ofengineers making tremendous strides toward joining our ranks. Seeds ofcuriosity have been planted by their teachers and mentors. Sitting at the'Ask an Engineer' table I responded to a multitude of questions centeredaround will my bridge stand up and where will it fail. Given this smallsampling I would say there ample inquisitive students growing inRichmond. Ashley Johnson did an excellent job organizing and managingthe Popsicle Bridge Contest. Look for her review of the event further inthe newsletter.This event has grown every year and received recognition this year by theRichmond Times Dispatch with interviews and coverage. Thank you to allwho participated and those who supported behind the scenes to make ourPopsicle Bridge event a success.

From destructive means of analysis, the Popsicle Bridge contest, to non-destructive means we move to our March speaker, Mr. Ted Dean. Mr. Deanis President of ATS International and is coming to speak with us on March

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27th about non-destructive evaluations, geophysical methods applied toengineering and environmental projects. Please visit our website,ASCERichmond.org for more information and to register.

Sincerely, Austin Clark

Exciting Upcoming Events and PDH Opportunities!

March Branch Meeting - Non-Destructive Evaluations:Geophysical Methods Applied to Engineering andEnvironmental Projects

Location: Westwood Club, 6200 West Club Lane, Richmond, VA 23226

When: Thursday, March 27th, 2013 @ 12:00 PMCost: $25PDH: 1 creditMenu: A buffet style lunch will be served

Situations are frequently encountered in engineering where information isrequired that is impractical, expensive, or even impossible to obtain byconventional means. Geophysical methods allow the collection ofinformation on earth and man-made materials without the need forboring, coring, or other physical sampling. Moreover, geophysical data canoften be used to guide physical sampling and thus improve the value ofthe data obtained. This presentation will describe several of the mostversatile geophysical methods and provide examples of the applications ofeach method. The methods will include those that are primarily applicableto earth materials for geotechnical and environmental studies, and thosethat are primarily applicable to man-made materials for structural andcivil engineering studies.

Brief Bio- Ted Dean is President of ATS International, Inc. inChristiansburg, Virginia. He earned a BS degree in Geology from RadfordUniversity, and an MS degree in geology with an emphasis in hydrogeologyfrom Texas A&M University. Mr. Dean has over 21 years of experience as ageologist and is licensed in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Contact Caleb Lange by phone at 804-641-8278 or by email [email protected] for more information. Please register on our website .

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ASCE's 19th Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition a BigSuccess!

Our Popsicle Bridge Contest, held on February 23 at the Science Museumof Virginia, was a big success again this year. We had 80 teams, 170students, and 25 volunteers take part in the contest. We were evencovered in an article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, which you can readhere . Please visit our website to view results and photos from thecompetition.

Thanks to our Sponsors this Month!

Interested in advertising in this newsletter and being seen byhundreds of local engineers and companies within the GreaterRichmond Area? Email Melanie at [email protected] formore information!

If you have any comments regarding this newsletter, please don't hesitateto contact me at [email protected] .

Thanks!Melanie LeckeyASCE Richmond Branch Communications Chair

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