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S3 Comes to Boston
For those reading the digital magazine edition, S3: Slopes, Support and Stabilization is being held on August 8-10 in Boston and there is still time to
register to attend. Conference highlights are described below and at
underway - or perhaps has already occurred. Look for highlights and photos in the Sept/Oct issue of Deep Foundations.
The two-and-a-half-day conference focuses on the practical
application of deep foundations and ground improvement
techniques for stabilizing soft ground, landslides and slopes,
and supporting deep excavations. The technical program
highlights the state of practice, current research, innovations,
advancements and case histories of deep foundations,
anchored earth retention, slurry walls, ground improvement
and deep mixing.
Program Highlights
A highlight of the program is a panel discussion being held on
Wednesday, August 9, at 4:35 p.m. - Fair Geotechnical Risk
Management and Mitigation of Unforeseen and Varying Site
Conditions. The intent is to share current strategies and
methods that lead to equitable solutions for all stakeholders of
a project. The panel is moderated by Meeok Kim, P.E., Ph.D.,
Thornton Tomasetti and S3 conference chair. Panelists include:
* Alexander Filotti, P.E., Citnalta Construction
* Andrew Burns, P.E., Underpinning & Foundation Skanska
* Richard Kalson, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Arnoff
Another highlight is the keynote address by Scott Hamwey,
director of infrastructure planning within the Massachusetts
* Alissa Maxwell Weiss, Hub Foundation Company
Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Office of the Chief
Engineer, " Major MBTA Initiatives: Where They Come From,
Who They Serve, and How to Pay for Them. "
A popular annual highlight is the software discussion,
which this year focuses on solutions for a deep excavation site
with poor soil. Edward Laczynski, P.E., of Wagman Heavy Civil
is moderating the discussion, which will kick off with an
introduction and brief overview of the zones of influence for
excavation-induced movements presented by Damian
Siebert, P.E., Haley & Aldrich.
Following are the panelists:
* Augusto Lucarelli, Itasca Consulting Group
* Alireza Azami, Ph.D., Rocscience
WiDF Networking Reception
Join the women and men of the Women in Deep Foundations
(WiDF) Committee for a networking reception at the Royal
Sonesta's Riverside Terrace on Tuesday, August 8, from 5:30 -
7:00 p.m. Enjoy stunning views of the Boston Skyline and a
cocktail reception with a premium open bar and hors d'
oeuvres. A separate registration is required.
The event also includes an exhibit hall of material, equipment
and service providers as well as a welcome reception in
the exhibit hall the evening of the first day.
www.dfi.org/S3-2023. If you are reading the printed magazine, the event is just
Kim
Burns
Filotti
Kalson
Maxwell Weiss
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