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ASCE Central Ohio Section - Newsletter December, 2014www.centralohioasce.com
2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
PRESIDENTMark Seidelmann(614) 486-4383TREASURER
AJ Smith(614) 793-8777
1ST VICE PRESIDENTCarlos Vazquez(614) 634-7132
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2ND VICE PRESIDENTChristopher Nye(614) 793-2226SECRETARY
Firat Sever(614) 901-2235
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D e c e m b e r , 2 0 1 4Volume 19, Issue 4
DATE: Thurs. Dec. 18, 2014 11:30 AM Registration,12:00 P.M. Lunch & Presentation
LOCATION: OSU Fawcett Center, 2400 OlentangyRiver Road, Columbus, OH 43210
TOPIC: Blueprint Clintonville IntegratedSolutions Project - Pilot Area Technical Committee(PATC) - Approach and Interim FindingsThe City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities,Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD) has em-barked upon its approved Wet-Weather ManagementPlan (WWMP). Currently, that plan is almost entirely comprised of a series of treatment plant capacityupgrades, storage tanks, tunnels, and other piping system augmentations; collectively known as “gray”infrastructure. After approval of the WWMP, the use of more renewable, sustainable, and environmental-ly friendly systems, commonly referred to as “green” infrastructure, has been recognized and implement-ed in many communities as a potential solution to many of the elements associated with consent orderrequirements.Recently, the City received approval from Ohio EPA to delay many elements of the WWMP so the Citycan investigate whether it can meet the WWMP goals and future stormwater regulations with green infra-structure and I&I control on public and private property. The solution is known as the Integrated Solution(IS). The City is proceeding forward with the pilot for this Integrated Solutions approach in the Clinton-ville neighborhood.This presentation will discuss the efforts of the Pilot Area Technical Committee (PATC) charged with de-veloping and refining the project objectives, as well as the methodology and logistical challenges ofachieving these goals.SPEAKERS: Nick Domenick, PE – City of Columbus, Division of Sewerage and Drainage Hunter Kelly, PE - City of Columbus, Division of Sewerage and DrainageMENU: Boxed lunch, Please specify if a Vegetarian lunch is desired.
CPD: A certificate for one 1 CPD hour will be issued.
COST: $20 ASCE Members & Guests, $15 ASCE Life Members, $10 Students.
REGISTER: Registration is due by 5:00 PM on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014. Late registrations and walk-insmay not be accepted. Registration fees may apply for no-shows and registrants canceling after thedeadline. Contact Carlos Vazquez at 614-634-7132, or to register.
PAYMENT: The preferred method of payment is online (click HERE) before the registration deadline.Payment on the day of the event is available by cash or check payable to Central Ohio ASCE.
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Central Ohio Section Members:We had another great luncheon in November withclose to 100 in attendance. We appreciate thecontinued support and ask for any input from themembership as to ways we can provide topics forluncheons and webinars that are of interest to ourmembers.As we prepare for the holiday season, and theNew Year you may be looking for new profession-al opportunities. I would like to remind you allabout the employment section of our website(http://www.centralohioasce.com/employment)
which contains links to the job postings for oursponsoring companies. Thanks again for yourcontinued support, and I wish you a joyous Holi-day Season.Sincerely,Mark Seidelmann, PE, GISP, M.ASCEPresident – ASCE Central Ohio Section
L E T T E R F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T
A S C E P A S T P R E S I D E N T O N 6 0 M I N U T E S
ASCE Past President Andy Herrmann flew over Pittsburgh, the “city of bridges”, with 60 Minutes’Steve Kroft to highlight America’s aging bridges in a segment that aired Sunday, Nov. 23. ClickHERE to view the segment.
Herrmann was among severalexperts interviewed for thepiece, including formerSecretary of TransportationRay LaHood andCongressman EarlBlumenauer (D-OR). Whileeach guest brought differentexperiences, they all agreedon one thing: the need forincreased funding.
One in nine bridges in theU.S. are structurally deficientand the gas tax, lastincreased in 1993, simply cannot fully-fund a 2014 transportation network.
As Herrmann said, “It all comes down to funding.” It is now up to Congress to #FixTheTrustFund witha long-term, sustainable funding solution that will address our aging infrastructure.
F R E E O N - D E M A N D W E B I N A R S
As a benefit to members, in 2014 ASCE isoffering five free, on-demand webinars good forone PDH each. You may choose up to 5webinars from the 60 on-demand webinars listed
HERE. Each one is a 1-hour webinar worth 1PDH. That’s 5 free PDHs from ourcomprehensive continuing education library –just for being a member! Categories includeEnvironmental, Geotechnical, Hydraulics andWater Resources, Management and Practice,Structural, and Transportation.
Webinars must be taken by December 31, 2014.
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2 0 1 5 S T E M E X P O
What: 2015 STEM ExpoWhen: Sat. Feb. 28, 2015
9:00 AM-1:00 PMWhere:The Metro School (OSU campus) 1929 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43210After much success in 2014, the ASCE CentralOhio Section Younger Member Group is hostinga STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,Math) Expo at the Metro School on the OhioState Campus on Saturday, February 28, 2015 toconclude Engineer’s Week. The YoungerMember Group is seeking local STEM
companiesto sponsorhands-on,STEMrelatedactivitiesfor theevent. Thegoal is toexpose K-8students to
the world of STEM through fun, interactiveactivities.Rather than seek monetary sponsorship, weinvite local STEM professionals to organize anactivity on behalf of their employer. Sponsoring
an activity is an easy and great way to getinvolved in this educational and outreach event.Activity sponsor responsibilities would include:� Developing a fun, interactive STEM related
activity� Obtaining funding through your employer for
the activity materials, if necessary� Facilitating the activity at the STEM Expo
event (typically 2-3 people are needed)Information for the event, including a list ofsponsors and the planned activities can be foundathttp://www.centralohioasce.com/STEM-Expo Pleasehelp usmake thisa greatcommunityevent.Event T-Shirts will be available for activitysponsors for a cost of $12 per shirt. [email protected] to RSVP,sponsor an activity, order T-Shirts, or submitquestions. We thank you for your support!
C I V I L E N G I N E E R I N G A C H I E V E M E N T A W A R D
Ohio Outstanding Civil EngineeringAchievement Award CriteriaThe Ohio Council of ASCE will soon be solicitingnominations for the 2015 Ohio Outstanding CivilEngineering Achievement Award. Selectioncriteria for the Ohio OCEA Award parallelsnational ASCE's criteria except that nominatedprojects must be located within Ohio's borders.Projects nominated for but not winning thenational ASCE OCEA competition are eligible.Ohio Council’s OCEA winner will be selected bya committee of judges representing each OhioSection. The award is given annually to a CivilEngineering project, not an individual or firm, torecognize the contribution of the many engineerswho have worked on the project.
Selection is based on how the projectdemonstrates the application of civil engineeringskills and its contribution to civil engineeringprogress and mankind. Judges will consider thefollowing criteria: (1) contribution to the well-being of people and communities, (2)resourcefulness in planning and in the solution ofdesign problems, (3) pioneering use of materials
and methods, (4) innovations in construction, (5)impact on the physical environment, unusualaspects, and esthetic values, and (6) the project'spotential adverse effects. The nomination shouldlook frankly at the project's potential problems.
A bronze plaque will be awarded to the winningOhio Project to be mounted in a prominentlocation at the project site. The presentationceremony will provide an excellent opportunity forpublicity and recognition.
Guidelines for EligibilityProjects must generally be substantiallycompleted and operating for their intendedpurpose to be considered for the award. Mostany civil engineering project is open forconsideration. Detailed guidelines will beavailable soon.
SubmittalsDetailed submittal information will be available inearly 2015 with a tentative submittal deadline byFebruary 27, 2015.
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F R E E W E B I N A R - I M P R O V I N G F O U N D A T I O N S
What: Free Webinar - 1.5 PDHWhen: Thurs., Jan. 8, 2015
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMBring your own lunch
Where: WD Partners7007 Discovery BlvdDublin OH 43017
Topic: Underpinning and Strengthening of FoundationsRSVP: To [email protected] by Monday,Jan. 5, 2015.*Open only to Central Ohio ASCE Section Members.*Seating is limited to the first 25 people.Purpose and BackgroundMany renovation projects involve strengthening offoundations. Whenever an increase in gravity loading or alateral load retrofit is proposed, foundation strengthening islikely to follow. Underpinning, the lowering or enlarging anexisting foundation, is a basic technique of foundationstrengthening. Underpinning of existing foundations isparticularly common when new construction occurs nearby.There are few standards dealing with strengthening offoundations, and many designers are looking for somerelevant references. Whether you are one of them, or simplywant to validate the practices that your firm follows, thiswebinar will help. The objective of this webinar is to providea concise yet practical primer on foundation strengtheningand underpinning practices in the United States. Thepresentation offers a broad overview of everyday challengesassociated with this work, supplemented by a host ofpractical design details and several case studies.The webinar begins with an overview of the reasonsfoundations require strengthening. After explaining the basicphilosophy of foundation strengthening and underpinning,the instructor examines the available approaches in detail.The first one is an often overlooked but typically cost-effective method of adding structural supports in lieu ofstrengthening existing foundations. Next on the agenda is
shoring and replacement of foundations with larger ordeeper ones, followed by other techniques.The largest webinar segment is devoted to underpinning,including both the pit variety and the various methods usingdrilled piers, micropiles, and proprietary piers.Learning Outcomes/Benefits● Methods of strengthening building foundations● Where pit underpinning might be appropriate and where
other strengthening methods are more useful● Techniques for strengthening rubble foundations● How minipiles & proprietary piers can strengthen
foundations● Modern methods of soil improvement used in lieu of the
conventional underpinning techniquesWebinar Outline● Introduction: Why strengthen foundations● General approach and methods● Adding supports● Shoring and replacement● Underpinning (Pit and piers/minipiles/proprietary piers)● Enlarging footings● Other strengthening topics● Modifying soil properties● ConclusionThe Central Ohio Section of ASCE sponsors free continuingeducation webinars as a service to our members. Thesewebinars are produced by ASCE and normally cost $250 or$300 for ASCE members. However, the Central OhioSection is paying the registration fee and inviting anyinterested section members to attend for free. Just RSVP bythe deadline. Seating is limited, so do not delay.You can see the complete list of webinars available fromASCE National on their website. If you see one you like, letus know. If you and your company would like to host one,let us know that too. If you open it up to any interestedCentral Ohio ASCE section members to come, we will paythe registration fee.
C I V I L E N G I N E E R I N G R E F E R E N C E B O O K S
Late last year, the Central Ohio Section bought a number ofcivil engineering reference books and donated them to theColumbus Library for public use. The titles are as follows:
● Minimum Design Loads (7-10)● Design of Marine Facilities for Berthing, Mooring● FRP Composite Connections● Foundation Engineering Handbook● Trenchless Technology Piping● Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional
Practice
● Building Code Requirements and Specification forMasonry Structures (5-11 & 6-11)
● Urban Stormwater Controls● Municipal Wastewater Plants● Structural Steel Designer's Handbook
The books are for refer-ence use and cannot bechecked out. They are lo-cated on the 3rd floor in aspecial collection area ofthe main Columbus library(north side of building inthe half-height stacks).
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R O B E R T O ’ S H E A E N G I N E E R I N G E T H I C S A W A R D
The Ohio Council of ASCE is seeking papersfrom Ohio ASCE Student Chapters/Clubs andYounger Members Groups for the 2015 RobertO’Shea Engineering Ethics Award. One winnerwill be selected to receive an award certificateand a cash award in the amount of $500.00. Theorganization to which the winner is affiliated(Student Chapter/Club for a student, SectionYounger Members Group for a younger member)will receive the cash award. The author of thepaper representing the organization that isselected as the winner will receive the awardcertificate.Younger members of any of the Ohio Sections ofASCE and undergraduate members of the ASCEStudent Chapters/Clubs from any college oruniversity located in Ohio who are in goodstanding at the time their papers are submittedare eligible to author the paper. Each YoungerMember Group from a Section located in Ohioand each Student Chapter/Club from a college oruniversity located in Ohio may submit one paperto the competition. The author may be selected
in any manner by the Younger Members Groupor Student Chapter/Club according to localpractice.Papers are to be submitted using the topic of the2015 National ASCE Daniel W. Mead Prize, andpapers submitted for the Robert O’SheaEngineering Ethics Award may also be submittedfor the Daniel W. Mead Prize. The 2015 MeadPrize topic for students is "Should the Engineerof Record (who has sealed a set of plans) beheld responsible, to any degree, for injury ordeath to builders or bystanders that occursduring the construction of his/her design?" The2015 Mead Prize topic for younger members issimilar but authors need to review theinstructions for the 2015 Mead Prize for YoungerMembers HERE.Papers shall not exceed 2,000 words and mustbe submitted by March 1, 2015. Individualsinterested in submitting should contact theirrespective Younger Member Group or StudentChapter/Club for additional details andrequirements.
What: Ohio Construction ConferenceWhen: March 19, 2015Where: The Ohio Union - 1739 North High St.Save the date for the 2014 Ohio ConstructionConference, presented by McGraw HillConstruction and The Builders Exchange ofCentral Ohio. The conference will bring togethera unique mix of industry leaders in thecommercial construction community -representing owners and facility managers,
architects andengineers,contractors andsubcontractors,and industrysuppliers in aconstructive,
collaborative conference aimed to benefit eachcomponent of a project team.For additional information, click HERE.
FAST TRACK OUR SECTION TO WIN $1,000!The 2015 ASCE Section Renewal Race is on! I hope you'll join the Central Ohio Section effort to earnthe winning prize and keep our group thriving. Just go to www.asce.org/renewal and renew yourASCE membership by December 12, 2014. The Section with the highest percentage of renewedmembers by December 12, 2014 will win a cash prize of $1,000! Your renewal supports valuable lo-cal programs and is always appreciated!Current Standings (Medium Section Size, as of November 19, 2014): 1. Alaska, 2. Montana, 3. Iowa,4. New Hampshire, 5. Maine.
M E M B E R S H I P R E N E W A L
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P I P E L I N E S 2 0 1 5 C O N F E R E N C E
Abstracts are now being solicited for ASCE’s2015 International Pipelines Conference whichwill take place August 23-26 in Baltimore,Maryland. Our own Firat Sever, secretary of theCentral Ohio Section, serves as co-chair for thistechnical program.The conference theme is 'Recent Advances inUnderground Pipeline Engineering &Construction' within the transmission, distribution,and collection of pipelines and tunnels in thewater, wastewater, stormwater, drainage, and oil& gas sectors. Abstracts for technical papers arewelcomed in the following five thematic broadareas of interest, and may present historicalevolution of practice, current practice, technicalinnovations, case histories of successful projects,lessons learned from failure investigations, andacademic research:
● Planning & Analysis● Design & Construction● Regulatory, Safety & Risk
Considerations● Assessment & Rehabilitation● Operations, Maintenance & Management
Prospective authors for ASCE’s Pipelines 2015Conference are invited to submit a one-pageabstract in English not to exceed 500 wordsoutlining the scope of the paper and the principalpoints they believe would benefit the professionalcommunity. The abstracts must be prepared inMS Word and submitted electronically byThursday, November 13, 2014 to ASCE athttp://submissions.mirasmart.com/ASCE/Pipeline2015. Abstracts for Pipelines 2015 shouldinclude the following information about theprimary author and any co-authors: name,credential (e.g., P.E., Ph.D., M. ASCE), title,affiliation of authors, complete mailing address,telephone and fax numbers, and email address.Pipeline Division or ASCE membership is notrequired for submission.For additional information please visithttp://www.pipelinesconference.org/program/submissions/
A S C E M U S I C A L M I S S I O NWhy aren’tthere moresongs aboutCivilEngineering?ASCE isannouncing a2014 Music
Video Contest for students and youngermembers.Create a short parody of a popular song, orcreate your own song. Include lyrics that alignwith you experience as a civil engineeringstudent or civil engineer, and you could winmoney for the Student Chapter or Younger
Member Group. Videos will be judged oncontent, creative delivery and relevancy to theprofession of civil engineering.The grand prize is $5,000 awarded to theStudent Chapter or Younger Member Group!Prizes will be awarded to the top videos in twocategories: Student Videos and YoungerMember Videos. Those who submit the first 100qualified entries will receive a $100 bonus justfor entering.The deadline is December 14, 2014. Submit yourentry at http://woodbox.com/VHV8X9. For fullcontest rules and additional information pleaseclick HERE.
P A J K N A M E D A S C E F E D E R A L A D V O C A T E
We are proud to announce that Jim Pajk hasbeen selected to serve as an ASCE FederalAdvocate, a 2 year volunteer position to be aliaison between ASCE and Federal legislators.The goal of the position is to developrelationships with federal elected officials andlocal staff members to advance ASCE’s priorityissues. The position will also be utilized to shareASCE’s priority issues with local ASCE Sectionand Branch leaders and members to encourageadvocacy from a local level.
Jim is a past Central Ohio Section president andis currently an officer with the Ohio Council ofSections of ASCE. He was selected for theposition based on his prior experience withlegislative issues with public officials, especiallywith “priority” legislators serving onCongressional Committees in a position toadvance ASCE issues.Congratulations Jim, and thank you for yourservice in this important position!
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Our Next Board MeetingWill Be 11:30 AMJanuary 8, 2015Location: Stantec
1500 Lake Shore Drive, Suite 100Columbus OH 43204
B O A R D M E E T I N G
Meeting Date Topic Group(s) Location Coordinator
ThursdayDecember 18, 2014
LunchBlueprint Columbus ASCE OSU Fawcett
Center Greg Barden
ThursdayJanuary 22, 2015
LunchEWB Update - Santo
Domingo Flood ControlASCE/EWB
Crowne PlazaNorth Amanda Engle
ThursdayFebruary 26, 2015
LunchEngineers Week All
BridgewaterConference
CenterEngineers Week
Committee
ThursdayMarch 26, 2015
LunchBridge Park Development ASCE/
SEAoO Villa Milano Fae Garstang
ThursdayApril 22, 2015
Dinner
OU/OSU Student ChapterPresentations
Portsmouth BypassASCE TBD -
Chillicothe, OHTony Klimek -Lower Scioto
Valley Chapter
April/May 2015 (TBD)All Day ASCE Spring Seminar ASCE TBD Chris Nye
ThursdayMay 21, 2015
LunchASCE National PresidentElect & Awards Luncheon ASCE Schmidts TBD
June, 2015 2015-2016 PlanningMeeting All Tommy's Pizza -
Dublin, OH A.J. Smith
FridayJune, 2015 (TBD)Lunch & Dinner
Annual Golf Outing ASCE Darby Creek GolfClub Jim Pajk
O S U M A S T E R S L E V E L S T R U C T U R E S C O U R S E S
The Ohio State University Department of Civil,Environmental & Geodetic Engineeringannounces the introduction of structuresgraduate-level courses beginning at 4:00 PM thatmay be of interest to Central Ohio workingprofessionals. These courses start in the Springsemester of 2015 and include EarthquakeEngineering and Advanced Behavior and Design
of Metal Structures.Additionalinformation may befound theUniversity’s Collegeof Engineeringwebsite at https://ceg.osu.edu/graduate.
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R E G I O N A L C O N T I N U I N G E D U C A T I O N S E M I N A R S
ASCE’s Continuing Education Department is proud to announce the schedule of seminars and workshops for the fall inwinter in the Region 3 geographic area. Additional information on these seminars may be found at the following website:http://mylearning.asce.org/diweb/catalog/t/2116/c/79. These face-to-face seminars are comprised of small groups of like-minded individuals,allowing forpersonalizedattention frominstructors to meetyour needs. Morethan 200 coursestake place across thenation for a variety ofspecialty areas.Register two or moreindividuals from thesame organizationfor the same Seminar(title, date, andlocation) and save10% on eachseminar registration.
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E M P L O Y M E N T O P P O R T U N I T I E SAs a service to our members and colleagues who may be seekingemployment opportunities, we have provided links directly to HumanResources or Careers pages on the company website below. Please clickany of the company logos to visit the site. We thank the companies belowfor their support of the Central Ohio Section of ASCE.The ASCE National website also provides employment assistance withhundreds of job postings and additional resources. Please click the imageto the right to visit the webpage.
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