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Geotechnical Risk Assessment and Management

June 26 – 28, 2011InterContinental Buckhead Hotel, Atlanta, GA

www.georisk2011.org

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WElComE to GEorisK 2011 from tHE ConfErEnCE CHairs

On behalf of the organizing committee, we welcome you to Georisk 2011, the first Geo-Institute Conference on Geotechnical risk assessment and management.

Recent natural and man-made hazards such as the 2005 hurricane-induced levee failures and inundation in New Orleans, and earlier this year the 2011 earth-quake-induced tsunami and nuclear power plant disasters in Japan demand a concerted effort by the engineering profession to better assess and manage risk of failure. The theme of the GeoRisk Conference is “assessing and managing risk in geotechnical engineering.” This Conference brings together geotechnical researchers, engineers, project managers, construction managers, contractors, educators and students, and policy and decision makers from around the world to discuss risk assessment and management. The Conference provides an op-portunity for participants to learn more about how to explicitly consider risk and uncertainty in order to improve the value and scope of their services and to better serve the public.

The Conference program includes more than 120 presentations, four expert panel discussions, three pre-conference short courses, and eight plenary keynote lectures. The expert panels will discuss important issues such as “Geotechnical Business Risk,” “Future of Risk, Reliability, and Probabilistic Methods in Geotechnical Engineering,” and “Impact of Public Policy on Risk.” We are delighted that world-class experts including Erik Vanmarcke, Wilson Tang, John Christian, Gregory Baecher, Suzanne Lacasse, Farrokh Nadim, Bill Brumund, and Gregg Scott are the Conference Keynote Speakers. In addition, technical committee meetings including the first joint GI-RAM and ISSMGE TC304 meeting on Sunday evening are open to conference attendees.

Conference attendees can earn up to 19.5 professional development hours (PDHs) by attending the entire technical program and the pre-conference short courses.

Finally, we hope you will attend the Welcome Reception on Sunday evening and the Conference Banquet Dinner at the Atlanta History Center on Tuesday evening to network with other conference attendees. Enjoy your visit to Atlanta, one of America’s most vibrant cities.

Welcome to Atlanta!

sunday, June 26, 2011 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Short Courses 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-in 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch – on your own 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Ice Breaker Reception & Exhibits Open 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Committee Meetings

monday, June 27, 2011 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Coffee, Tea & Juice 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exhibits Open 8:15 – 8:30 a.m. Opening Session 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Keynote Lectures 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Panel Discussions & Technical Sessions 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch with Presentation 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Keynote Lectures 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Break 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Panel Discussions & Technical Sessions 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Break 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Technical Sessions

tuesday, June 28, 2011 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. Coffee, Tea, Juice 7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Exhibits Open 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Keynote Lectures 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Panel Discussions & Technical Sessions 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Keynote Lectures 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Break 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Technical Sessions 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-out 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Break 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Technical Sessions 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Conference Banquet – Atlanta History Center

2011 ConferenCe organizing Committee

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

members:Gordon a. fenton, Dalhousie Universityrobert Gilbert, University of Texas at Austin

russell a. Green, Virginia TechD.v. Griffiths, Colorado School of Minesanand puppala, University of Texas at Arlington

Edward Glynn, Villanova UniversityXiong “Bill” Yu, Case Western Reserve University

Geo-institute & asCE staff:robert schweinfurth, Director, Geo- Institute

Helen E. Cook, Board and Program Specialist, Geo-Institute

Elaine v. Watson, Manager, Conferences & Meeting Services

Conference Chair: Conference Co-Chairs:

C. Hsein Juang, ph.D., p.E., f.asCE, Clemson University

Kok-Kwang phoon, ph.D., p.E., f.asCE, National University of Singapore

Glenn J. rix, ph.D., m.asCE, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Estimation of soil propErtiEs for founDation DEsiGn8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location: Hope 2

Soil property estimation is fundamental to all of geotechnical design. On large projects with relatively generous budgets, all of the required field and laboratory tests can be conducted to evaluate the necessary geotechnical properties for design. For all other projects, testing will be more limited, and some proper-ties will have to be estimated using correlations. Under the sponsorship of EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) and other funding agencies, significant research has been conducted at Cornell to assess soil property correlations in a realistic manner, including the uncertainty in each correlation. However, the results of these efforts are not yet available in traditional types of reference sources such as texts and manuals.

In this short course, much of this technology is presented within a consistent, coherent, and practical framework. The general topics covered include the following: soil property evaluation strategy, geologic inference in property assessment, comparative evaluation of in-situ tests, relative density assessment, in-situ stress evaluation, soil strength evaluation, and deformability estimation. This course is a much-expanded version of the well-known “Manual on Estimating Soil Properties for Foundation Design” by Kulhawy and Mayne. It has been given to many engineering and geologic professionals at sites around the world.

instructor: f.H. Kulhawy, Professor, Cornell University pDHs: 6.5fees: member: $295 non-member: $345 student: $99

risK assEssmEnt in GEotECHniCal EnGinEErinG8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location: Hope 1

Soils and rocks are among the most variable of all engineering materials and are, therefore, highly amenable to a probabilistic treatment. The application of statisti-cal and probabilistic concepts to geotechnical analysis is a rapidly growing area of interest for engineers, but the course content and delivery will assume no more than an introductory understanding of probability and statistics on the part of the participants. The goal however, is to present a “user-friendly” training on modern probabilistic techniques applied to classical geotechnical engineering problems such as seepage, settlement, bearing capacity and slope stability.

Topics covered include: discussion of potential benefits of probabilistic ap-proaches as opposed to the classical “Factor of Safety” methods; review of sources of uncertainty in geotechnical analysis; review of some simple statistical theories needed to develop the methodologies and how to interpret the results of probabilistic analyses; theory behind current geotechnical Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) implementations and how LRFD differs from traditional de-sign, and future directions in geotechnical LRFD; examples of established proba-bilistic methods of analysis in geotechnical engineering, such as the First Order Second Moment (FOSM) method, and First Order Reliability Method (FORM); introduction to the state-of-the art in probabilistic geotechnical analysis based on the Random Finite Element Method (RFEM). all participants will be given free software to start performing their own probabilistic geotechnical analyses.

instructors: Gordon a. fenton, Professor, Dalhousie University;D.v. Griffiths, Professor, Colorado School of MinespDHs: 6fees: member: $295 non-member: $345 student: $99

risK anD rEliaBilitY of lEvEEs anD Dams8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location: Hope 3

The course starts with a description of the basic framework used in analyzing risk for the large and complex systems that constitute dams and levees. Topics will include uncertainty, probability theory, fault and event trees, hazard curves, fragility curves, expected consequences and decision making. Detailed tech-niques will be presented to characterize natural hazards, including floods, hur-ricane surges and earthquakes, to represent failure modes, including seepage, overtopping, static stability and seismic stability, and to integrate the available information together to assess risk. Finally, results from two recent risk analyses of major levee systems, the New Orleans Hurricane Protection System and the California Delta Levee System, will be presented and discussed. Practical, real-world examples will be used throughout the course to illustrate the major principles and ideas. An emphasis will be placed on how to interpret and use the results from a risk analysis as much as on how to assess risk.

instructors: Greg Baecher, Professor, University of Maryland; robert B. Gilbert, Professor, The University of Texas at Austin; marty mcCann, Jr., ph.D., Jack R. Benjamin & Associates, Inc.pDHs: 6fees: member: $295 non-member: $345 student: $99

SHORT COURSES

Glenn J. rix, ph.D., m.asCE, Georgia Institute of Technology

sunDaY, JunE 26, 2011(You must purchase a separate ticket for the short courses.

This is not included in your conference registration.)

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SPECIAL EVENTSsunDaY, JunE 26, 2011iCE BrEaKEr rECEption/EXHiBits opEn5:00 – 7:00 p.m.Location: Windsor Prefunction

Meet and mingle with old and new colleagues at the Ice Breaker Reception. Meander through the exhibits and learn about exciting new developments for prediction and evaluation of natural and man-made risks.

Joint GEo-institutE anD issmGE CommittEE mEEtinG7:00 – 10:00 p.m.Location: Barclay

Come find out what’s on the horizon for the Geo-Institute’s risk assessment and management (ram) Committee, and ISSMGE’s Engineering practice of risk assessment and management (tC304) Com-mittee.

monDaY, JunE 27, 2011lunCH11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Venetian

presentation by larry Jedele, The Academy of Geo-Professionals (AGP) remarks by Bryan Watts, Canadian Geotechnical Society (CSG) Presidentmoderator: robert schweinfurth, Director, Geo-Institute

tuEsDaY, JunE 28, 2011lunCH11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Venetian

Join us for this informal business Risk Q&A session. moderator: todd rees, ph.D., p.E., Principal, Golder Associates

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ConfErEnCE BanquEt7:00 – 10:00 p.m.Location: Atlanta History CenterFee: $25

Join us at the Atlanta History Center for an evening of good food, conversation, and exploration of Atlanta’s history.

(Note: Bus departs at 6:30 p.m. adjacent to Venetian Ballroom Prefunction area.)

In 1926, fourteen civic-minded Atlantans chartered the Atlanta Historical So-ciety to help preserve the city’s history. These founding members met at each other’s homes, collected early manuscripts and photographs, and published research bulletins “all“ to arouse in the citizens and friends of Atlanta an interest in its history.”

Over the past 82 years, the organization has grown substantially in both scope and size, and in 1990, the Atlanta Historical Society and all of its hold-ings officially became the Atlanta History Center. Now located on 33 acres in historic Buckhead, the Atlanta History Center strives to connect people, history, and culture through one of the country’s premier History Centers.

The Atlanta History Center is a unique campus that houses the Atlanta His-tory Museum, Centennial Olympic Games Museum, Swan House, Tullie Smith Farm, six historic gardens, and the Kenan Research Center. The Atlanta His-tory Center also includes the Margaret Mitchell House, located off-site at the Midtown campus.

(You must purchase a separate ticket. This is not included in your conference registration.)


sunday, June 26, 2011

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. rEGistration – Location: Windsor Prefunction

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. short CourserisK assEssmEnt in GEotECHniCal EnGinEErinGLocation: Hope 1

Gordon a. fenton, Dalhousie University and D.v. Griffiths, Colorado School of Mines

short CourseEstimation of soil propErtiEs for founDation DEsiGnLocation: Hope 2

fred H. Kulhawy, Cornell University

(Note: Starts at 8:00 a.m.)

short CourserisK anD rEliaBilitY of lEvEEs anD DamsLocation: Hope 3

Gregory Baecher, University of Maryland, robert B. Gilbert, The University of Texas at Austin and marty mcCann, Jr., Jack R. Benjamin & Associates, Inc.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibitor set up – Location: Windsor Prefunction

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. WElComE rECEption – Location: Windsor Prefunction

7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Joint Geo-institute ram and issmGE tC304 Committee meetings – Location: Barclay

monday, June 27, 2011


7:30 – 8:15 a.m. CoffEE, tEa, anD JuiCE – Location: Windsor Prefunction

8:15 – 8:30 a.m. opEninG sEssion – Location: Windsor C

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. KEYnotE lECturEs – Location: Windsor C8:30 – 9:00 a.m.Risk of Limit– Equilibrium Failure of Long Earth Slopes: How it Depends on LengthErik vanmarcke, Princeton Universitymoderator: Gordon fenton

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.Development of a Risk-based Landslide Warning System: Wilson tang and limin Zhang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technologymoderator: robert B. Gilbert

9:30 – 10:00 a.m. BrEaK – Location: Windsor Prefunction

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. panEl DisCussion: impact of public policy on risk moderator: robert B. Gilbert, The University of Texas at Austinpanelists: Joe D. manous, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works; marty mcCann, Jr., ph.D., Jack R. Benjamin & Associates, Inc.; Brian pallasch, Government Relations, ASCELocation: Windsor C

tECHniCal sEssion: Characterization and modeling of variability of soils across scalesmoderator: louis GeLocation: Windsor A

Random Field Model Parameters for Columbia River Silt: armin stuedlein, Oregon State University

Reliability-based Design for Allowable Bearing Capacity by Considering Differential Settlement on Highly Fractured Rock Masses: Jianye Ching and Yu-Gang Hu, National Taiwan University; Zon-Yee Yang, Tamkang University and Jang-quang shiau, SJQ Geotechnical Professional Engineers Office

Assessment of Levee Site Variability as a Function of the Number of Explorations:Christopher Groves, Kyle tabor and Hollie Ellis, Shannon & Wilson

Influence of Geotechnical Dataset on the Range of Influence of Undrained Shear Strength: site onyejekwe and louis Ge, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Reliability-based Approach to Quantify Mineral Montmorillonite in Expansive Clays: Bhaskar Chittoori and anand puppala, University of Texas at Arlington

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note: All authors in a given paper are grouped and listed by affiliation


monday, June 27, 2011 (cont.)

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. tECHniCal sEssion: probabilistic/simulation methods moderator: Kallol sett and nadarajah ravichandran

Location: Windsor B

Subset Simulation and its Application to a Spatially Random Soil: ashraf ahmed and abdul-Hamid soubra, University of Nantes

Probabilistic Analysis of Basal Heave in Deep Excavation: Yu-Geng tang, Hwa-Hsia Institute of Technology and Gordon tung-Chin Kung, National Cheng Kung University

Influence of the Scale of Fluctuation of the Friction Angle on the Face Stability of a Pressurized Tunnel in Sands: Guilhem mollon, and Daniel Dias, INSA Lyon, Université de Lyon, Kok-Kwang phoon, National University of Singapore and abdul-Hamid soubra, University of Nantes

Probabilistic Finite Element Analysis of a Raft Foundation Supported by Drilled Shafts in Karst: D.v. Griffiths, and Jinsong Huang, Colorado School of Mines and Don Dotson, AMEC

Probabilistic Slope Stability Analysis as a Supplement to a Deterministic Study: nishant Dayal, rafael a. prieto, David r. scherer and paul J. lewis, Gannett Fleming, Inc

Liquefaction Probability by Probabilistic Version of Robertson and Wride Model:Chih sheng Ku, I-SHOU University, C. Hsein Juang, Clemson University, Jianye Ching, National Taiwan University and Der Her lee, National Cheng Kung University

tECHniCal sEssion: uncertainty modelingmoderator: shadi najjar

Location: Windsor D

Design Criteria for the Differential Settlement of Landfill Foundations Modeled Using Random Fields: Kevin foye and Xianda Zhao, CTI and Associates, Inc.

Bayesian Updating of Load Settlement Curves for Footings on Cohesionless Soil: shadi najjar, A.m.erican University of Beirut and michel saad, American University of Beirut

Stochastic vs. Deterministic Analysis of Consolidation Problems in Natural Alluvial Deposits: pouya pishgah Gilani and reza Jamshidi Chenari, Guilan University

Bearing Capacity of Strip Footings on Spatially Random Soils Using Sparse Polynomial Chaos Expansion: tamara al-Bittar and abdul-Hamid soubra, University of Nantes

Spatial Variability of Aperture in a Rough-Walled Crack in Surface Soil:lisa J.H. li, and Z. f. Wang, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen and limin Zhang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Parameter Estimation and Uncertainty Analysis Incorporating Engineering Judgment by Bayesian Inversion: Chih-ping lin and Yin-Chun Hung, National Chiao Tung University

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. lunCH – Location: Venetian

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. KEYnotE lECturEmoderators: vaughan Griffiths and anand puppala

Location: Windsor C

Unresolved Problems in Geotechnical Risk and Reliability: John Christian, Consulting Engineer, and Gregory Baecher, University of Maryland

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. BrEaK – Location: Windsor C

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10:00 – 11:30 a.m. tECHniCal sEssion: probabilistic/simulation methods moderator: Kallol sett and nadarajah ravichandran

Location: Windsor B

Subset Simulation and its Application to a Spatially Random Soil: ashraf ahmed and abdul-Hamid soubra, University of Nantes

Probabilistic Analysis of Basal Heave in Deep Excavation: Yu-Geng tang, Hwa-Hsia Institute of Technology and Gordon tung-Chin Kung, National Cheng Kung University

Influence of the Scale of Fluctuation of the Friction Angle on the Face Stability of a Pressurized Tunnel in Sands: Guilhem mollon, and Daniel Dias, INSA Lyon, Université de Lyon, Kok-Kwang phoon, National University of Singapore and abdul-Hamid soubra, University of Nantes

Probabilistic Finite Element Analysis of a Raft Foundation Supported by Drilled Shafts in Karst: D.v. Griffiths, and Jinsong Huang, Colorado School of Mines and Don Dotson, AMEC

Probabilistic Slope Stability Analysis as a Supplement to a Deterministic Study: nishant Dayal, rafael a. prieto, David r. scherer and paul J. lewis, Gannett Fleming, Inc

Liquefaction Probability by Probabilistic Version of Robertson and Wride Model:Chih sheng Ku, I-SHOU University, C. Hsein Juang, Clemson University, Jianye Ching, National Taiwan University and Der Her lee, National Cheng Kung University

tECHniCal sEssion: uncertainty modelingmoderator: shadi najjar

Location: Windsor D

Design Criteria for the Differential Settlement of Landfill Foundations Modeled Using Random Fields: Kevin foye and Xianda Zhao, CTI and Associates, Inc.

Bayesian Updating of Load Settlement Curves for Footings on Cohesionless Soil: shadi najjar, A.m.erican University of Beirut and michel saad, American University of Beirut

Stochastic vs. Deterministic Analysis of Consolidation Problems in Natural Alluvial Deposits: pouya pishgah Gilani and reza Jamshidi Chenari, Guilan University

Bearing Capacity of Strip Footings on Spatially Random Soils Using Sparse Polynomial Chaos Expansion: tamara al-Bittar and abdul-Hamid soubra, University of Nantes

Spatial Variability of Aperture in a Rough-Walled Crack in Surface Soil:lisa J.H. li, and Z. f. Wang, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen and limin Zhang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Parameter Estimation and Uncertainty Analysis Incorporating Engineering Judgment by Bayesian Inversion: Chih-ping lin and Yin-Chun Hung, National Chiao Tung University

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. lunCH – Location: Venetian

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. KEYnotE lECturEmoderators: vaughan Griffiths and anand puppala

Location: Windsor C

Unresolved Problems in Geotechnical Risk and Reliability: John Christian, Consulting Engineer, and Gregory Baecher, University of Maryland

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. BrEaK – Location: Windsor C


2:30 – 4:00 p.m. panEl DisCussion: the future of risk, reliability, and probabilistic methods in Geotechnical Engineering moderator: John Christian, Consulting Engineerpanelists: Gregory B. Baecher, University of Maryland; William roberds, Golder Associates; robert C. patev, US Army Corps of Engineering

Location: Windsor C

tECHniCal sEssion: Earthquake Engineering and soil Dynamics – imoderators: adrian rodriguez-marek, russell a. Green, and ronald andrusLocation: Windsor A

Site Response Effects on Partially Ergodic PSHA: Gonzalo montalva, Universidad de Concepcion, and adrian rodriguez-marek, Virginia Tech

A Case Study of Alternative Site Response Explanatory Variables in Parkfield, California: Eric thompson, laurie Baise, Eugene morgan and James Kaklamanos, Tufts University and Robert Kayen, U.S. Geological Survey

Estimating Repair Cost and Downtime Due to Earthquake-induced Damage at Container Ports: lindsay ivey, Glenn rix, and alan Erera, Georgia Institute of Technology and stuart Werner, Seismic Systems and Engineering Consultants

Effect of Fabric Anisotropy on Seismic Response of Strip Foundations:Xiangwu Zeng, Bo li and Hao Yu, Case Western Reserve University

Seismic Response of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls: Is PGA-based Design Adequate?Kianoosh Hatami and Jean-Baptiste varnier, University of Oklahoma

Performance-based Assessment of Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction Effects on Seismic Response of Building Frames: Behzad fatahi, Hamid reza tabatabaiefar and Bijan samali, University of Technology Sydney

tECHniCal sEssion: Geotechnical assessment, Characterization and Design for risk management – imoderators: Xiong Yu and mingjiang tao

Location: Windsor B

Effects of Slenderness Ratio on Seismic Behavior of Vertical Micropiles:Gholamreza saghaee, Université de Sherbrooke and reza noorzad, Nooshirvani University of Technology

Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) at the National Geotechnical Experimentation Site at Texas A&M University (NGES/TAMU): richard Williams and Dayakar penumadu, University of Tennessee

Probabilistic Compressible Soil Thickness from Field Settlement Data: sangho lee and masud alam, GESTRA Engineering Inc

A Novel Application of Risk Analysis Methods to Evaluate the Future Viability of Two Large Concrete Stormwater Detention Tanks: malcolm Eddleston and peter mason, MWH

Risk Management for Large-Scale Foundation Design and Construction in Challenging Karst Geology: John Yao, Jacobs Associates and Emad farouz, CH2M HILL

Effect of Spatial Variability and Model Uncertainty on the Design of Sockets in Weak Carbonate Rocks: Khaled Charif, Fugro Middle East and shadi najjar, American University of Beirut

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2:30 – 4:00 p.m. tECHniCal sEssion: Engineering Geology and site Characterizationmoderators: anand puppala and Jeff Keaton

Location: Windsor D

CPT-Based Probabilistic Characterization of Effective Friction Angle of Sand:Zijun Cao, Yu Wang and siu-Kui au, City University of Hong Kong

Prediction of Embankment Settlement from PCPT Measurements: A Case Study at Courtableau Bridge: Xinbao Yu and murad abu-farsakh, Louisiana State University

Geochemical and Geotechnical Features of Terra Rossa in Karst Areas of Southern Appalachians: arpita nandi and Jessica moore, East Tennessee State University

Characterizing Spatial Variability of Cone Penetration Testing through Geostatistical Evaluation: David saftner, roman Hryciw, matthew fadden and alexander DaCosta, University of Michigan, and russell a. Green, Virginia Tech

Case Study - A Landslide on Coastal Slope in Bellingham Bay: X. Huang, Merit Engineering Inc.

Developing Resistance Factors for Design of Piles in Sand: Kevin foye, CTI and Associates, Inc., monica prezzi, and rodrigo salgado, Purdue University

4:00 – 4:30 p.m. BrEaK – Location: Windsor Prefunction

4:30 – 6:00 p.m. tECHniCal sEssion: quantitative risk analysis for Embankments, Dams and slopesmoderator: limin Zhang

Location: Windsor C

Probabilistic Slope Stability Analysis of a 300 m High Embankment Dam: qun Chen, and li-Ying Chang, Sichuan University

Identification of Hazardous Loose Landslide Deposits and Scars Formed During the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake: H.f. Zhao and limin Zhang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Bounding the Probability of Failure for Levee Systems: Justin Hollenback, University of California Berkeley and robb moss, California Polytechnic State University

Breaching of Changkai Levee in June 2010 in Jiangxi Province, China:ming peng and limin Zhang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Distinct Element Modelling for High Rock Slopes in Static and Dynamic Conditions – A Case Study: Ganesh W. rathod and K.s. rao, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and a.K. shrivastava, Delhi Technological University, Delhi

Reliability Analysis of Stone Columns for Ground Improvement: Jose a. alonso-pollan, Dragados, S.A. and rafael Jimenez, Technical University of Madrid

tECHniCal sEssion: Earthquake Engineering and soil Dynamics – iimoderators: russell a. Green, ronald andrus, and adrian rodriguez-marek

Location: Windsor A

Characterizing the Liquefaction Potential of the Pleistocene-age Wando Formation in the Charleston Area, South Carolina: tahereh Heidari, ronald D. andrus and stephen moysey, Clemson University

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2:30 – 4:00 p.m. tECHniCal sEssion: Engineering Geology and site Characterizationmoderators: anand puppala and Jeff Keaton

Location: Windsor D

CPT-Based Probabilistic Characterization of Effective Friction Angle of Sand:Zijun Cao, Yu Wang and siu-Kui au, City University of Hong Kong

Prediction of Embankment Settlement from PCPT Measurements: A Case Study at Courtableau Bridge: Xinbao Yu and murad abu-farsakh, Louisiana State University

Geochemical and Geotechnical Features of Terra Rossa in Karst Areas of Southern Appalachians: arpita nandi and Jessica moore, East Tennessee State University

Characterizing Spatial Variability of Cone Penetration Testing through Geostatistical Evaluation: David saftner, roman Hryciw, matthew fadden and alexander DaCosta, University of Michigan, and russell a. Green, Virginia Tech

Case Study - A Landslide on Coastal Slope in Bellingham Bay: X. Huang, Merit Engineering Inc.

Developing Resistance Factors for Design of Piles in Sand: Kevin foye, CTI and Associates, Inc., monica prezzi, and rodrigo salgado, Purdue University


4:30 – 6:00 p.m. tECHniCal sEssion: quantitative risk analysis for Embankments, Dams and slopesmoderator: limin Zhang

Location: Windsor C

Probabilistic Slope Stability Analysis of a 300 m High Embankment Dam: qun Chen, and li-Ying Chang, Sichuan University

Identification of Hazardous Loose Landslide Deposits and Scars Formed During the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake: H.f. Zhao and limin Zhang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Bounding the Probability of Failure for Levee Systems: Justin Hollenback, University of California Berkeley and robb moss, California Polytechnic State University

Breaching of Changkai Levee in June 2010 in Jiangxi Province, China:ming peng and limin Zhang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Distinct Element Modelling for High Rock Slopes in Static and Dynamic Conditions – A Case Study: Ganesh W. rathod and K.s. rao, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and a.K. shrivastava, Delhi Technological University, Delhi

Reliability Analysis of Stone Columns for Ground Improvement: Jose a. alonso-pollan, Dragados, S.A. and rafael Jimenez, Technical University of Madrid

tECHniCal sEssion: Earthquake Engineering and soil Dynamics – iimoderators: russell a. Green, ronald andrus, and adrian rodriguez-marek

Location: Windsor A

Characterizing the Liquefaction Potential of the Pleistocene-age Wando Formation in the Charleston Area, South Carolina: tahereh Heidari, ronald D. andrus and stephen moysey, Clemson University


4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Influence of rd on Liquefaction Triggering Evaluation at Two Case History Sites:John liao and Jorge meneses, Kleinfelder

Evaluating Bias of Liquefaction-induced Settlement Methods for Performance-based Design: Hoss Hayati and robb moss, California Polytechnic State University

Estimating CSRs for Evaluating Liquefaction that are Consistent with Building Code Design Spectra: aaron Bradshaw, University of Rhode Island and russell a. Green, Virginia Tech

Potential Differences Between Time Series and Random Vibration Theory Site Response: albert Kottke, University of California and Ellen rathje, University of Texas

tECHniCal sEssion: Geotechnical assessment, Characterization and Design for risk management – iimoderators: Xiong Yu and mingjiang taoLocation: Windsor B

Understanding Uncertainty: Assessment and Management of Geotechnical Risk in Tunnel Construction: thomas pennington and Donald richards, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.

Communicating and Managing Risk in Geotechnical Engineering Practice: Jessee scarborough, Bhate Geosciences Corporation

Reliability Analysis of Deep Excavation Based on a Semi-Empirical Approach: Jun Kyung park: Giovanna Biscontin and paolo Gardoni, Texas A&M University

Jet-Grouting in Cohesive Soils for Ground Improvement in Hawaii: John Chen and robin lim, Geolabs, Inc., and Kyle furuhashi, Department of Transportation, State of Hawaii

Risk Assessment of Success Dam, California: Evaluation of Operating Restrictions as an Interim Measure to Mitigate Earthquake Risk: David Bowles, Utah State University, michael ruthford, US Army Corps of Engineers and loren anderson, Utah State University and RAC Engineers and Economists

tECHniCal sEssion: load and resistance factor Design (lrfD) for foundation systems moderator: abdul-Hamid soubraLocation: Windsor D

Some Observations on Reliability-based Design of Footings: Widjojo prakoso, University of Indonesia and fred Kulhawy, Cornell University

A Practical LRFD Design Method for Deep Foundations Using Side Friction and End Bearing: Harald Klammler, michael mcvay and Jeongsoo Ko, University of Florida, and peter lai, and rodrigo Herrera, Florida Dept. of Transportation

Reliability-based Design of Shallow Foundations in Cohessionless Soils Under Compression Loading: Serviceability Limit State: sami akbas, Gazi University and fred H. Kulhawy, Cornell University

Quantile Framework for Simplified Geotechnical Reliability-based Design:Jianye Ching, National Taiwan University and Kok-Kwang phoon, National University of Singapore

Reliability Assessment of Eurocode 7 Spread Foundations Design Methodology: sónia H. marques and a. abel Henriques, University of Porto and a. topa, Gomes University of Porto

Deterministic and Probabilistic Seismic Analyses of a Slope-footing System: nancy salloum, Lebanese University, Dalia Youssef abdel massih, CNRS Lebanon, abdul-Hamid soubra, University of Nantes – France and Jacques Harb, Notre Dame University – Lebanon

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tuesday, June 28, 2011


7:45 – 8:30 a.m. CoffEE, tEa, JuiCE – Location: Windsor Prefunction

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. KEYnotE lECturEs – Location: Windsor C

Learning to Live with Geohazards: From Research to Practicefarrokh nadim and suzanne lacasse, Norwegian Geotechnical Institutemoderators: Kok-Kwang phoon and Glenn rix

9:30 – 10:00 a.m. BrEaK – Location: Windsor Prefunction

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. panEl DisCussion: Geotechnical Business riskmoderator: todd rees, ph.D., p.E., Golder Associates Inc.panelists: michael Davis, Professional & Pollution Liability, Zurich; roger Jinks, Earth & Environmental, AMEC; alan J. Krause, MWH Global, Inc.; W. allen marr, ph.D., p.E., Geocomp Corporation; William f. Brumund, ph.D., p.E., Golder Associates Inc.Location: Windsor D

tECHniCal sEssion: limit state Design in Geotechnical Engineeringmoderator: Yu WangLocation: Hope 3

A Comparative Study of Drilled Shaft Design Using LRFD and Expanded RBD: Yu Wang and Zijun Cao, City University of Hong Kong and fred H. Kulhawy, Cornell University

Limit States Design of Pile Foundations in Clay Under Combined Action of Transient Uplift Loads and Frost Jacking: Konstantin Ashkinadze, Eco-Technica Inc.

Safety Margin in Design of Pile-Supported Structural Slabs for Frost Action: Konstantin ashkinadze, Eco-Technica Inc.

Statistical Characterization and Stochastic Simulation of Load-Displacement Behavior of Shallow Footings: marco uzielli, Georisk Engineering S.r.l. and paul mayne, Georgia Institute of Technology

Reliability-based Design of Base Heave Stability In Wide Excavations: shih-Hsuan Wu and Chang-Yu ou, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology and Jianye Ching, National Taiwan University

Probabilistic Analysis of Shallow Foundations on Rocks Obeying Hoek-Brown Failure Criterion: nut mao, tamara al-Bittar and abdul-Hamid soubra, University of Nantes

tECHniCal sEssion: risk and reliability in Geoenvironmental Engineeringmoderators: lianyang Zhang and Krishna r. reddyLocation: Trippe 1&2

Influence of Aging on the Mechanical Behavior of Municipal Solid Waste:ahmad nayebi, mohammad Hossein Hamzeie tehrani, nader shariatmadari and pedram oskouie, Iran University of Science and Technology

Effect of 1D Infiltration Assumption on Stability of Spatially Variable Slope:anastasia maria santoso, Kok-Kwang phoon and ser-tong quek, National University of Singapore

Old Sewer, Big Risks: Managing Risk during the Design and Construction of a 21-Story Building Adjacent to a Critical 100-year Old Sewer Structure: Damian siebert and Joel mooney, Haley & Aldrich, Inc.; richard marks, Daedalus Projects, Inc,; Daniel ocasio, Massachusetts State College Building Authority and Kevin mcKenna, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

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tuesday, June 28, 2011 (cont.)

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Effect of Leachate Recirculation and Extent of Degradation on The Stability of Bioreactor Landfill Slopes: amit srivastava, JP University of Engineering and Technology, G.l. sivakumar Babu, IISc Bangalore, Krishna r. reddy and Hanumanth Kulkarni, University of Illinois at Chicago

Sustainable Flood Risk Management: Lesson from Recent Cases: Xiong Yu, Case Western Reserve University and Yuewen Huang, Guangzhou Investigation Design and Research Institute of Water Conservancy & Hydropower

Life Cycle Approaches for Brownfields Redevelopment: patricia m. Gallagher and sabrina spatari, Drexel University

tECHniCal sEssion: retaining structures imoderator: Ömer Bilgin

Location: Windsor E

Strain Localization Effect on System Reliability-based Design of Bridge Abutments Under Earthquake Loading: B munwar Basha, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and G l sivakumar Babu, IISc Bangalore

Serviceability Considerations in the Design of Sheet Pile Walls for Risk Management: Ömer Bilgin, Eman mansour and mohamad Gabar, University of Dayton

Reliability-based Performance Evaluation of Earth Retaining Structures: manojit Chakraborty, a. murali Krishna and arunasis Chakraborty, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Wall and Ground Responses in a Braced Excavation Considering Spatial Variability: Zhe luo and C. Hsein Juang, Clemson University and fu-Kuo Huang, Tamkang University

Evaluation of LRFD Resistance Factors and Risk for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls: scott Wasman, michael mcvay, David Bloomquist and mark Harrison, University of Florida, and peter lai, Florida Department of Transportation

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. lunCH – Location: Venetian – sponsored by Golder associates

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. KEYnotE lECturEs – Location: Windsor C

1:00 –1:30 p.m.Geo-Risks in the Business EnvironmentWilliam Brumund, ph.D., p.E., Golder Associatesmoderator: Hsein Juang

1:30 – 2:00 p.m.The Practical Application of Risk Assessment to Dam SafetyGregg scott, U.S. Army Corps of Engineersmoderator: russell Green


2:30 – 4:00 p.m. tECHniCal sEssion: Hazards/risks imoderators: laurie Baise and Zenon medina-CetinaLocation: Hope 3

(Sub)Global Rock Slope Stability: Using Rock Mass Indices to Characterize and Manage Rockfall Risk: Brian Bruckno, Virginia DOT

Evaluation of the Susceptibility of Landslides and Debris Flows on Costa Rica’s National Road Network – Analysis of a Segment of the National Route 32: Diego Cordero Carballo, Lanamme UCR

Spatial Prediction of Groundwater Depth to Trigger Liquefaction in St. Louis: Jae-won Chung and J. David rogers, Missouri Univ. of Science and Technology

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2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Study on Risk Assessment for Individual Landslide: Juan Du, WuHan and Kun-long Yin, China University of Geoscience at WuHan

Geohazard Interpretation of the Cagliari Slope (Southern Sardinia, Italy):William J. Johnson, francesca Zolezzi, and Eric J. parker, D’Appolonia, James nicholls, Flintshire Geoscience Ltd, and Ennio morgante, EMPD Ltd

Delineation of Slope Profiles from Digital Elevation Models for Landslide Hazard Analysis: mesut turel and David frost, Georgia Institute of Technology

tECHniCal sEssion: Earthquake Engineering and soil Dynamics – iii moderators: ronald andrus, adrian rodriguez-marek, and russell a. GreenLocation: Trippe 1&2

An Assessment of Surface Wave Techniques at the Texas A&M National Geotechnical Experimentation Site: Khiem tran and Dennis Hiltunen, University of Florida

Establishing Confidence in Surface Wave Determined Soil Profiles: paul michaels, Boise State University

Surface Wave Benchmarking Exercise: Methodologies, Results and Uncertainties: Brady Cox, and Clinton Wood, University of Arkansas

Analysis of Surface Wave Benchmarking Data: Don Zhao, Geogiga Technology Corp

Analysis and Interpretation of the Texas A&M University Benchmark Data Using the Refraction Microtremor Technique: aasha pancha and satiah pullammanappallil, Optim SDS

Determination of the Dynamic Soil Characteristics at the NGES: sayedali Badsar, mattias schevenels and Geert Degrande, K.U.Leuven

Analysis of SASW, MASW and Passive Surface Wave Data Collected at the National Geotechnical Experimentation Site at Texas A&M University: antony martin, GEOVision, Inc.

tECHniCal sEssion: Geotechnical assessment, Characterization and Design for risk management – iiimoderators: Hongwei Huang and Dianqing liLocation: Windsor D

Active Risk Management in Geotechnical Engineering: allen marr, Geocomp Corporation

Risk Assessment of Success Dam, California: Flood Related Potential Failure Modes:loren anderson, RAC Engineers and Economists, michael ruthford, vlad perlea, David serafini and Jack montgomery, US Army Corps of Engineers, and David Bowles, Utah State University

Geotechnical Risk in the Peruvian Andes: arnaldo Carrillo-Gil, Ricardo Palma University, Lima, Peru and arnaldo Jose Carrillo-acevedo, AC Ingenieros Consultores S.A.C.

Quantified Risk Assessment of Shield Tunneling Effects on Urban Cement Concrete Pavement: qunfang Hu, Tongji University and Hongwei Huang, Tongji University

Risk Assessment of Success Dam, California: Earthquake-induced Potential Failure Modes: michael ruthford, vlad perlea, David serafini, US Army Corps of Engineers; michael Beaty, Beaty Engineering LLC; loren anderson, RAC Engineers and Economists and David Bowles, Utah State University

A Parametric Study on Factors Affecting Ground Vibrations during Pile Driving through Finite Element Simulations: mo Zhang and mingjiang tao, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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2:30 – 4:00 p.m. tECHniCal sEssion: retaining structures ii moderator: Ömer BilginLocation: Windsor E

Tunnel Face Support Pressure and Associated Risk: mahmoud ahmed and magued iskander, Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Risk Analysis of Pile Pressing-in on an Adjacent Earth-retaining Wall: Dandan lu and albert Yeung, The University of Hong Kong

Numerical Study on the Dynamic Behavior of Retaining Walls Backfilled with Shredded Tires: nadarajah ravichandran and lea Huggins, Clemson University

Probabilistic Analysis of the Deflection of Retaining Wall in Deep Excavation: Yu Geng tang, Hwa Hsia Institute of Technology

Risk Management with Performance-based Geoengineering Monitoring: APM Tunnel Extension at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport: thomas tye, Geocomp Consulting, Inc., and allen marr, Geocomp Corporation


4:30 – 6:00 p.m. tECHniCal sEssion: Hazards/risks iimoderators: laurie Baise and Zenon medina-Cetina Location: Windsor D

Probability-based Risk Assessment of Landslide/Slope Failure: Yun-Yao Chi and Young-long Wu, Chang Jung Christian University; Ya-fen lee, Toko University; C. Hsein Juang, Clemson University and Yiping Wu, China University of Geosciences

Road Slopes Risk Assessment of the Northern Part of Gifu Prefecture Japan: Yusuke Honjo, Yu ohtake takashi Hara and shuzi moriguchi, Gifu University

Managing Settlement Risk due to Tunneling Beneath Downtown Seattle: michael lach, CDM

Assessing the Probability of Occurrence of Earthquake-induced Landslides Offshore the U.S. East Coast: A First-order, Second Moment Approach: Eugene morgan and laurie Baise, Tufts University

An Innovative Landslide Risk Assessment System: Application to Highway Embankments: lysandros pantelidis, Colorado School of Mines

Seismic Risk Assessment and Application in the Central United States: Zhenming Wang, University of Kentucky

tECHniCal sEssion: Earth structures/slopesmoderator: mohammed GabrLocation: Hope 3

Implicit Expression Solution of Slope Reliability on Kinematical Element Method and Response Surface Method: ping Cao and Ke Zhang, Central South University

Field Performance of a New Approach Slab System: qiming Chen and murad abu-farsakh, Louisiana State University

External Stability of Geotubes Subjected to Wave Loading: mahdi Khalilzad and mohammed Gabr, North Carolina State University

Probabilistic Assessment of Commercial Design Guides for Steep Reinforced Slopes: Implications for Design: William Kitch, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and robert Gilbert and stephen Wright, University of Texas, Austin

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4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Using Computer Simulations to Take a Closer Look at Load and Resistance Factors for Designing Geosynthetic-Reinforced Walls and Slopes: stanley miller, University of Idaho

Impact of Non-Analytical Factors in Geotechnical Risk Assessment of Levees: mary perlea and Edward Ketchum, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

tECHniCal sEssion: Geotechnical assessment, Characterization and Design for risk management – iv moderators: Hongwei Huang and Dianqing liLocation: Trippe 1&2

Rockfall and Mitigation Evaluation With 3-D Discrete Element Modeling: runing Zhang, Metropolitan State College of Denver and alan rock, Lodex Engineering

GeoRisk in the Design Build Procurement Process: John Daoulas, Virginia Department of Transportation

Owner Involvement – Choosing Risk Factors for Shallow Foundations: roger failmezger, In-Situ Soil Testing, L.C. and paul Bullock, Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc.

Model Test Study of Soil Variation Impact on Shield Tunnel Segment Structure:Hongwei Huang, Dongming Zhang, and Jie Zhang, Tongji University and qunfang Hu, Shanghai Institute of Disaster Prevention and Relief

Mitigating Risk and Managing Foundation Cost & Schedule on “Mega” Transmission Line Projects – Beginning with the End in Mind: Keith Yamatani, and ashraf Jahangir, Kleinfelder

Comparison Study on Computer Simulations for Bridge Scour Estimation:Xinbao Yu, Junliang tao and Xiong Yu, Case Western Reserve University

tECHniCal sEssion: uncertainty analysismoderator: Edward GlynnLocation: Windsor E

Updating Uncertainties in Friction Angles of Clean Sands: Jianye Ching and Jie-ru Chen, National Chi-Nan University and Kok-Kwang phoon, National University of Singapore

Constructing Joint Distributions of Multivariate Geotechnical Data: Jianye Ching, National Taiwan University, Kok-Kwang phoon, National University of Singapore, and Wen-Chao Haung, National Central University

Extension of CSRSM for the Parametric Study of the Face Stability of Pressurized Tunnels: Guilhem mollon and Daniel Dias, INSA Lyon, Université de Lyon and abdul-Hamid soubra, University of Nantes

Beamon Spatially Random Elastic Foundation: sumanta Haldar, IIT Bhubaneswar and Dipanjan Basu, University of Connecticut

Teaching Reliability and Uncertainty in Geotechnical Engineering Courses: robb moss, California Polytechnic State University

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. ConfErEnCE BanquEt – Location: Atlanta History Center

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4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Using Computer Simulations to Take a Closer Look at Load and Resistance Factors for Designing Geosynthetic-Reinforced Walls and Slopes: stanley miller, University of Idaho

Impact of Non-Analytical Factors in Geotechnical Risk Assessment of Levees: mary perlea and Edward Ketchum, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

tECHniCal sEssion: Geotechnical assessment, Characterization and Design for risk management – iv moderators: Hongwei Huang and Dianqing liLocation: Trippe 1&2

Rockfall and Mitigation Evaluation With 3-D Discrete Element Modeling: runing Zhang, Metropolitan State College of Denver and alan rock, Lodex Engineering

GeoRisk in the Design Build Procurement Process: John Daoulas, Virginia Department of Transportation

Owner Involvement – Choosing Risk Factors for Shallow Foundations: roger failmezger, In-Situ Soil Testing, L.C. and paul Bullock, Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc.

Model Test Study of Soil Variation Impact on Shield Tunnel Segment Structure:Hongwei Huang, Dongming Zhang, and Jie Zhang, Tongji University and qunfang Hu, Shanghai Institute of Disaster Prevention and Relief

Mitigating Risk and Managing Foundation Cost & Schedule on “Mega” Transmission Line Projects – Beginning with the End in Mind: Keith Yamatani, and ashraf Jahangir, Kleinfelder

Comparison Study on Computer Simulations for Bridge Scour Estimation:Xinbao Yu, Junliang tao and Xiong Yu, Case Western Reserve University

tECHniCal sEssion: uncertainty analysismoderator: Edward GlynnLocation: Windsor E

Updating Uncertainties in Friction Angles of Clean Sands: Jianye Ching and Jie-ru Chen, National Chi-Nan University and Kok-Kwang phoon, National University of Singapore

Constructing Joint Distributions of Multivariate Geotechnical Data: Jianye Ching, National Taiwan University, Kok-Kwang phoon, National University of Singapore, and Wen-Chao Haung, National Central University

Extension of CSRSM for the Parametric Study of the Face Stability of Pressurized Tunnels: Guilhem mollon and Daniel Dias, INSA Lyon, Université de Lyon and abdul-Hamid soubra, University of Nantes

Beamon Spatially Random Elastic Foundation: sumanta Haldar, IIT Bhubaneswar and Dipanjan Basu, University of Connecticut

Teaching Reliability and Uncertainty in Geotechnical Engineering Courses: robb moss, California Polytechnic State University

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. ConfErEnCE BanquEt – Location: Atlanta History Center

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