2021 AEG Virtual - Dams and Levees Workshop

Overview | Program with Abstracts | Promotional Flyer | Technical Program

Day #1: Geologic and Geotechnical Site Characterization

• Douglas Boyer: Keynote - Overview and Evolution of Geologic and Geotechnical Site Characterization
• Thomas Terry Scott Walker Kathleen Besko Bryan Simpson: Best Practices for Planning Site Investigations at Dams and Levees - Planning and Best Practices for Performing Site Investigations at Dams and Levee - Implementation
• Ron Hall: Driller's Perspective: Techniques, Problem Resolution, and Common Issues with Specifications and Work Plans
• Mark Elson: Best Practices Techniques, Problem Resolution, Specifications
• Jeff Schaefer: Potential for Hydraulic Fracturing When Drilling in Embankment Dams and Levees
• Dom Galic: Investigation Best Practices for Sites with Potential Liquefaction - Prosser Creek Dam Case History
• Hawkins Gagnon: Case Histories - Building and Using 3D Models to Plan and Execute Site Characterizations

Day #2: Advanced Dam Remediation Applications and Risk Assessments

• Donald Bruce: Keynote – Review of Specialty Geotechnical Construction Techniques for Dams and Levees
• Steven Shifflett and Will Ailstock: Rough River Dam - Foundation Grouting, Cutoff Wall Design, and Design Modifications to Outlet Work Design
• Scottie Barrentine: Boone Dam, TN (TVA) - Instrumentation During Grouting and Cutoff Wall Construction
• David Paul: Emergency Repairs to Mosul Dam in Iraq: A High-Risk Dam on a Karst Foundation
• Vanessa Bateman: Keynote - Construction Data Management Systems and Lessons Learned
• Stephano Valagussa: Contractors Perspective – Working on Large Projects
• Jeff Schaefer: Dam and Levee Safety Risk During Remedial Construction
• Nathan Snorteland: Keynote - Transitioning to Risk-Informed Designs for Dams and Levees