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No.Presentation Title/Conference YrSpeakerPosition Field/SubjectYearLink
1-12-1Katrina in Your Rearview MirrorWilliam F. "Bill" Marcuson, III, PEPresident, W.F. Marcuson, III & Associates, Inc.Dams, Levees04/2012Link
1-12-2Lessons on the Behaviour of Tunnel GroundEdward J. Cording, PhDProfessor Emeritus, University of IllinoisTunnels04/2012Link
1-12-3Jefferson Memorial Stabilization-Geotechnical Findings and Their ImplicationsJesus Gómez, PhD, PE, D.GEPrincipal, Schnabel EngineeringFoundations04/2012Link
1-12-4The Not So Hidden Costs of Deep Foundation DesignPaul Bullock, PhD, PEPrincipal, Fugro Consultants, Inc.-LoadtestDeep Foundations04/2012Link
1-12-5Risk Considerations for Geotechnical ConstructionGeorge K. Burke, PE, D.GESr. Vice President - Engineering, Hayward Baker Inc.Foundations04/2012Link
1-12-6Technical, Professional, and Life Teachings from Some Giants of Geotechnical EngineeringJames K. Mitchell, ScD, PE, GE, Dist. M.ASCEUniversity Dist. Prof. Emeritus, Virginia Tech. Consulting Geotechnical EngineerGeotechnical Design04/2012Link
1-12-7RBD for Foundations-The Good, The Bad, and The UglyFred H. Kulhawy, PE, GE, Dist. M.ASCEProf. Emeritus, School of Civil & Envoronmental Engineering, Cornell University, Consulting Geotechnical EngineerFoundations04/2012Link
1-12-8Geotechnical Engineering Implications from Recent Worldwide EarthquakesJames (Jimmy) R. Martin, PhDProfessor of Civil Engineering, Virginia TechSeismic, Eartquakes04/2012Link
1-12-9What's Past is Prologue in Geotechnical EngineeringDeborah J. Goodings, PhD, P Eng, FASCE, D.GEDewberry Prof. & Chairman, Dpt. of Civil Eng. & Infrastructure Eng., George Mason UniversityGeotechnical Design04/2012Link
1-12-10Geosynthetic Reinforsed MSE Wall Failures and Their RemediationRobert M. Koerner, PhDHL Bowman Prof. Emeritus, Drexel UniversityGeosynthetic, MSE Walls04/2012Link
1-12-11Leossons Learned from Landslides in the Panama CanalJ. Michael Duncan, PhDUniversity Dist. Prof. Emeriyus, Virginia TechSlope Stability, Landslides04/2012Link
1-12-12Lessons Learned Early in Your CareerBill Murphy, PEPrincipal, Schnabel EngineeringGeotechnical Design04/2012Link
1-12-13Support of Embankments on Very Soft SoilsJose N. Gómez S., PE, MSCE, M.ASCEVice President, ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLCEmbankment, Foundations04/2012Link
1-12-14Failures of Helical Piles and Helical Anchors and Associated Lessons LearnedHoward A. Perko, PhD, PEDirector of Eng., Magnum Geo-Solutions, LLCDeep Foundations04/2012Link
1-12-15Panama Canal: Construction and ExpansionFrank C. Townsend, PhD, PEProfessor, University of FloridaMega Projects04/2012Link
2-13-1Recommendations For The Use And Measurement Of Fully Softened Shear StrengthsProf. Tom L. Brandon, Ph.D., P.E.Director, W.C. English Geotechnical Research Laboratory. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VAGeotechnical Design, Strength09/2013Link
2-13-2Lessons Learned in Tunnel Excavations: Rehabilitation of Machu Picchu Hydroelectric PowerhouseGabriel Fernandez-Delgado, Ph.D.Consulting Engineer. (Retired Faculty, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignTunnels09/2013Link
2-13-3Some Lessons Learned From Construction Related Groundwater ExperienceGordon Matheson, Ph.D., P.E., P.G.Chief Executive Officer Schabel Engineering, Inc.Groundwater Control09/2013Link
2-13-4Geo-Risk Management At The Panama CanalGregory B. Baecher, Ph.D., P.E.G.L. Martin Institute Professor of Engineering University of Maryland, College Park, MDMega Projects09/2013Link
2-13-5Case Studies Linking Foundation Performance and In-Situ Tests in the Appalachian PiedmontPaul W. Mayne, Ph.D., P.E.Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GAFoundations, Testing09/2013Link
2-13-6Lessons From The Lives of Two DamsJames K. Mitchell, ScD., PE, D. M.ASCE, NAS, NAE Key Note SpeakerUniversity Dist. Professor, Emeritus, Virginia TechDams, Levees09/2013Link
2-13-7Lessons Learned From LandslidesSuzanne Lacasse, Ph.D.Technical Director; Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Oslo, NorwayLandslides09/2013Link
2-13-8Slide Stabilization with a 17-meter Tall Reinforced Earth Fill: Lessons LearnedJose N. Gomez S., P.E., MSCE, M.ASCEVice President, Principal Engineer. ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLCSlope Stability09/2013Link
2-13-9Lessons Learned From Cambridge (UK) Soil ModelsAndrew N. Schofield, Ph.D.Emeritus Professor of Engineering. Cambridge UniversityGeotechnical Design09/2013Link
2-13-10Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil: From The Experimental To The FamiliarRobert. D. Holtz, Ph.D., P.E. D.GEProfessor Emeritus, University of Washington. Seattle, WAGeosynthetic, Design09/2013Link
2-13-11Lessons Learned From Geotechnical Investigations at DC Clean Rivers Tunnel ProjectWilliam W. Edgerton, P.E.Principal and Immediate Past President. Jacobs Associates, Engineers/Consultants, CATunnels09/2013Link
2-13-12Ground Improvement for Liquefaction Risk Mitigation – Methods, Verification, and Recent ResearchDr. Allen L. Sehn, Ph.D, P.E.Vice President, Engineering, Hayward BakerGround Improvement, Liquefaction09/2013Link
2-13-13Lessons Learned in Installing Large Concrete Piles in Potomac SoilsGnana Gunaratnam, P.E. David W. Kozera, P.E.Associate, D.W. Kozera, Inc. Principal, D.W. Kozera, Inc.Deep Foundations09/2013Link
2-13-14Do You Need More Geo in Your Geotechnical? Lessons Learned From Hydrogeology and Slope StabilityChester F. Watts, Ph.D., P.G., M. ASCERadford University & Virginia TechLandslides09/2013Link
2-13-15Learning From the Mistakes of Others…David J. Elton, Ph.D., P.E., S.M., F. ASCEAuburn University, Geotechnical Educator and ResearcherGeotechnical Design09/2013Link
3-15-1Some Lessons Learned from Geotechnical Site InvestigationsP. K. Robertson, PhDProfessor Emeritus & Technical Advisor Gregg Drilling & Testing Inc, California, USAGeotechnical Testing04/2015Link
3-15-2Design of Aggregate Pier Groups to Control SettlementRoy H. Borden, PhDProfessor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State UniversityDeep Foundations04/2015Link
3-15-3Settlement of Kansai International Airport IslandsGholamreza Mesri, PhDRalph B. Peck Professor Civil Engineering. University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignGround Improvement, Drains04/2015Link
3-15-4I-495 Capital Beltway Express Lanes Challenges, Solutions, and Lessons LearnedJ. Christopher Giese, PEChief Engineer, ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLCRoadways04/2015Link
3-15-5Seismic Evaluations for Geotechnical Site Investigations: Successes, Lessons Learned, and the FutureBarbara Luke, PhD, D.GE, F.ASCEProfessor of Civil Engineering University of Nevada, Las VegasSeismic Evaluations04/2015Link
3-15-6Lessons Learned from Designing High-Rise Building FoundationsHarry G. Poulos, AM, FAA, FTSE, NAE, DSc EngSenior Principal, Coffey Geotechnics and Emeritus Professor, University of Sydney, AustraliaDeep Foundations04/2015Link
3-15-7Seven Months to Dewater a 6,000 yd3 Excavation.John H. Schmertmann, PhD, PE, F ASCE, NAEProfessor Emeritus, University of FloridaGroundwater Control04/2015Link
3-15-8Geotechnical Engineering at Kennedy Space CenterGeorge Filz, PhDCharles E. Via Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia TechFoundations, Special04/2015Link
3-15-9Challenges in the Design of Screw-Piles and Helical Anchors in SoilsAlan J. Lutenegger, PhD, PE, F.ASCEProfessor of Civil & Environmental Engineering University of MassachusettsDeep Foundations04/2015Link
3-15-10Geo-Hazards and Critical InfrastructureTom O’Rourke, PhD, Dist ASCEThomas R. Briggs Professor of Engineering Cornell University, Ithaca, NYSeismic Evaluations04/2015Link
3-15-11Recent Case Histories of Confined Access Shoring and Underpinning ProjectsJohn R. Wolosick, PE, D.GEDirector, Hayward Baker Inc.Shoring, Bracing04/2015Link
3-15-12The Evolution of The Concrete-Faced Rockfill Dams (CFRD)Alberto Marulanda, MSCE, ICOLDChief Executive Officer, INGETEC SA, ColombiaDams, Levees04/2015Link
3-15-13Toppling Failure of Rock SlopesRichard E. Goodman, Dr. h.c., Prof. EmeritusDepartment of Civil Engineering University of California, BerkeleySlope Stability04/2015Link
3-15-14Lessons Learned from a Bridge Abutment FailureRaymond A. DeStephen, PEPresident, Schnabel Engineering Consultants, Inc.Embankment, Abutments04/2015Link
3-15-15Geosynthetic Engineering: Lessons from 30 Years of Landfill PerformanceRobert C. Bachus, PhD, PE, D.GEGeosyntec Consultants, Georgia, USAGeosynthetic, Landfill04/2015Link
4-16-1Geotechnical Investigations for Tunneling and Underground Construction Projects, Recommended Considerations Based on Recent Case HistoriesJamal Rostami, PhD, PEAsso. Prof. & Hadden /Alacer Gold Endowed Chair at Dpt Mining Eng.Director of the Exc. Eng. & Earth Mechanics Institute (EMI), Colorado Sch of MinesTunnels10/2016Link
4-16-2Use and Misuse of Numerical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering ApplicationsYoussef M.A. Hashash, PhD, PE, F.ASCEWilliam J. & Elaine F. Hall Endowed Prof. of Civil & Env. Eng. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.Geotechnical Design10/2016Link
4-16-3Lessons Learned from Full Scale Performance of Retention SystemsRichard Finno, PE, PhD, D.GEProfessor of Civil Engineering Northwestern UniversitySlope Stability10/2016Link
4-16-4The Evolution of Specialty Geotechnical Construction Techniques: The “Great Leap” TheoryDonald A. Bruce, PhD, C Eng., D.GE, M.ASCEPresident, Geosystems, LPDams, Levees10/2016Link
4-16-5Behavior of Two Large Mats under High LoadsJean-Louis Briaud, PhD, PE, Dist. M.ASCEDist. Professor, Texas A&M University; President, FedIGS, the Federation of International Geoengineering Societies
Foundations, Special10/2016Link
4-16-6Lessons Learned from Ground Improvement Projects around the WorldFrederic MassePresident, Menard Group USAGround Improvement10/2016Link
4-16-7Lateral and Vertical Pressures on Structures During Artificial Ground Freezing:Lessons Learned from First Street Tunnel, Washington, DC and Access Shaft No. 3, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaJoseph A. Sopko, PhD, PEDirector, Ground Freezing Moretrench American Corporation
Tunnels10/2016Link
4-16-8Lessons Learned from Operations and Engineering Response to a Crisis: Yeager Airport Runway 5 Slope FailureAllen Cadden, PE, D.GE, F.ASCEGeostructural Practice Leader Schnabel EngineeringSlope Stability10/2016Link
4-16-9Displacement Cast-in-Place Piles in Coastal Plain Soils; Lessons learned at MGM Casino National Harbor ProjectKarl A. Higgins, III, M Eng., PE, D.GEChief Engineer, ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLCDeep Foundations10/2016Link
4-16-10Evolution of the Engineering Behavior of Fly Ash Produced Over a Century of Power Generation: Lessons LearnedSusan E. Burns, PhD, PE, F.ASCEGeorgia Power Dist. Prof. and Ass. Chair for Undergraduate Programs, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia TechFly Ash10/2016Link
4-16-11Recent Advances in the Characterization of Gravelly Soils DepositsJason T. DeJong, PhDProfessor, Dpt of Civil and Environmental Engineering; University of California, DavisGravelly Deposits10/2016Link
4-16-12Constructing in Congested Areas without Damaging Existing Structures Hugh Lacy, PE, F.ASCE, Retired Partner Gregg V. Piazza, PE, Associate Mueser Rutledge Consulting EngineersSlope Stability, Deep Foundations10/2016Link
5-18-1Slurry Caissons in Chicago – Lessons LearnedTony Kiefer, PESenior Consultant, Terracon Consultants, Inc.Deep Foundations4/2018Link
5-18-2Unsaturated Soils Mechanics in Geotechnical Practice– Lessons LearnedSandra Houston, PhD, PE, D.GEProf., School of Sustainable Eng. and the Built Environment (SEBE); Arizona St University, TempeUnsaturated Soils4/2018Link
5-18-3Lessons Learned from Stabilization of Leaning Tower of PisaCarlo Viggiani - Keynote SpeakerEmeritus Professor; University of Napoli Federico II, Naples, ItalyGround Improvement4/2018Link
5-18-4Lessons Learned in Selection of Static and Seismic Strength Parameters for Stability AnalysesTimothy Stark, PhDProf., Dpt of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSlope Stability, Seismic4/2018Link
5-18-5Changes in 45 Years of Geotechnical Practice – Lessons LearnedJerry Dimaggio, PEPrincipal Civil Engineer Applied Research Associates, Inc.Geotechnical Design4/2018Link
5-18-6Seismic Analysis and Design of Retaining Structures and BasementNicholas Sitar, PhDProfessor, University of California, BerkleyRetaining Walls, Seismic4/2018Link
5-18-7Recent Developments in Field and Laboratory Characterization of Liquefiable Sandy SoilsKenneth Stokoe, PhDProfessor, Jennie C. and Milton T. Graves Chair in Engineering; University of Texas at AustinGeotechnical Testing, Liquefaction4/2018Link
5-18-8Lessons Learned and to be Learned about Geologic Risk in Underground ConstructionPriscilla Nelson, PhDProfessor and Head of Mining Engineering Colorado School of MinesTunnels4/2018Link
5-18-9Series of Mistakes Leading to the Collapse of a Small Dam in ColombiaJaime Suarez-DiazDist. Professor, Dpt of Civil Eng.; Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia, South AmericaDams, Levees4/2018Link
5-18-10Lessons Learned from Large Highway Projects – The Importance of Geotechnical EngineeringDave Shiells, PEMaterials Engineer Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)Roadways4/2018Link
5-18-11What Does the Indemnity Clause in My Contract Really Cover?Garry BoehlertPartner; Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLPLegal, Risk Management4/2018Link
5-18-12Unintended Consequences – Karst in South Carolina’s Low CountryStephen J. Geiger, PEChief Engineer ECS Southeast, LLPKarst Foundations4/2018Link
6-19-1Risk Management for Geotechnical Professionals: Lessons Learned from Litigation and Case StudiesJ. Kent HollandAttorney at Law ConstructionRisk, Counsel PLLCLegal, Risk Management9/2019Link
6-19-2Dams and Reservoirs: Lessons LearnedRay E. Martin, PhD, PE, DGEEmeritus Professor. REM, LLCDams, Levees9/2019Link
6-19-3Discovery & Investigation of Negative Aging (-a) of the Foundation Sands Under the NASA CrawlerwaysJohn H. Schmertmann, PhD, PE Key Note SpeakerEmeritus Professor University of FloridaGeotechnical Design, Strength9/2019Link
6-19-4The Brumadinho Tailings Dam Failure and the Future of Waste Dam ConstructionScott M. Olson, PhD, PEProf., Dpt of Civil and Environmental Engineering; University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDams, Levees9/2019Link
6-19-5Use and Measurement of Fully Softened Shear Strength in Engineering PracticeBernardo Castellanos, PhD, PE, PMPRsrch Scientist & Mngr of the W.C. English Geotech Rsrch Lab;Virginia Tech, Dpt of Civil & Env EngGeotechnical Design, Strength9/2019Link
6-19-6Innovation in Geotechnical Instrumentation to Realize Performance Based DesignKenichi Soga, PhDChancellor’s Professor University of California, BerkeleyInstrumentation, Monitoring9/2019Link
6-19-7Geotextile Tube Design for Slurry Waste Management: Lessons LearnedShobha Bhatia, PhDMeredith Professor, Civil & Env Engineering; WISE Co-Director; Syracuse UniversityGeosynthetic, Landfill9/2019Link
6-19-8Lessons Taught by Excess Pore Water Pressure & Pyritic SulfurGeorge C. Webb, PE, LEED AP, M.ASCESenior Principal Terracon Consultants, Inc.Geotechnical Design, Strength9/2019Link
6-19-9Advances in Site Response Analysis to Improve Predictions for Design-Level Ground MotionsEllen M. Rathje, PhD, PE, F.ASCEProf, Janet S. Cockrell Centennial Chair in Engineering; University of Texas at AustinSeismic Evaluations9/2019Link
6-19-10Digging Deep: History of Shoring in the DC Area - 1960 to PresentRonald W. Steele, PEFounding Managing Member Steele Foundation, LLCShoring, Bracing9/2019Link
6-19-11Geotechnical Lessons Learned from Construction of a Tire Plant in KarstRobert L. Goehring, PE, DGE, F.ASCEExecutive Vice President, Chief Engineer ECS Southeast, LLP Foundations, Karst9/2019Link
6-19-12A Foundation Engineering Trip Down the MississippiDan Brown, PhDPresident Dan Brown and AssociatesFoundation, Bridges9/2019Link
7-22-1Geotechnics for the offshore wind industry - lessons learned and new challengesJuan M. Pestana, ScD, PE, D.GE, F. ASCE, Senior Principal, Geosyntec Consultants; Emeritus Prof of Civil Eng, UC Berkeley;Prof of the Practice, Tufts UniversityOffshore Wind4/2022Link
7-22-2Lessons learned from pile foundation testing and monitoringMônica Prezzi, PhDProfessor of Civil Engineering Purdue UniversityDeep Foundations, Monitoring4/2022Link
7-22-3Performance of circular shafts and tunnels in clays – lessons learnedLord Robert Mair, CBE, FRS, FICE, FREng Key Note SpeakerHead, Centre for Smart Infrast and Const(CSIC) Eme Prof of Civil Eng; Cambridge University, UKTunnels, Shafts4/2022Link
7-22-4Lessons learned from tunneling projectsEldon Abbott, PEPrincipal; Reliance Engineers, LLCTunnels4/2022Link
7-22-5The Oso Landslide – what have we learned?Jean Benoit, PhDProf Emeritus, Dpt of Civil and Env Engineering University of New HampshireLandslides4/2022Link
7-22-6Designing to construct - lessons learned in geotechnical engineeringPeter Deming, PEPrincipal Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers
Geotechnical Design4/2022Link
7-22-7Mandalay Bay Micropiles – lessons learnedThomas D. Richards, PETravelling Lecturer, Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Consultant, Nicholson Construction CompanyDeep Foundations4/2022Link
7-22-8Challenges with large diameter foundation elementsSilas Nichols, PEPrincipal Bridge Engineer Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)Foundation, Bridges4/2022Link
7-22-9Avoiding legal and liability issues in geotechnical engineering: lessons learned from contract negotiations, litigation, and case studiesAbbie Sprague, EsqSenior Attorney Eversheds-SutherlandLegal, Risk Management4/2022Link
7-22-10Varying grounds - lessons learned along a geotechnical journeyMary Ellen Bruce Large, PE, D.GEClient Care Program Manager Nicholson Construction CompanyGeotechnical Carear4/2022Link
7-22-11Reducing uncertainty in geotechnical design – lessons learnedRoger Failmezger, PE, D.GE, F. ASCEPresident In-Situ Soil Testing, LCGeotechnical Testing4/2022Link
8-23-1Terrain Modeling Across the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Some Lessons for Geotechnical EngineersRobert Kayen, PhDAdjunct Professor, University of California, Berkley and Senior Scientist,U.S. Geological Survey (Retired)Geotechnical Design, Modeling10/2023Link
8-23-2Lessons Learned from Investigation of a Rapid Reconstruction FailureDawit Negussey, PhDProfessor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Syracuse UniversityLightweight Fills10/2023Link
8-23-3Lessons Learned in the Design and Construction of Drilled Shafts in Rock John Turner, PhD, PE, PG, D.GESenior Principal Engineer
Dan Brown & Associates, P.C.
Deep Foundations, Drilled Shafts10/2023Link
8-23-4Independent Peer ReviewTimothy Stark, PhD Key Note SpeakerProf., Dpt of Civil and Enviro Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignGeotechnical Design, Peer Review10/2023Link
8-23-5Analyzing the Squeezing Phenomenon and Rehabilitating South America's Longest Road Tunnel: La Linea TunnelCamilo Marulanda, PhDTechnical Manager
INGETEC, Colombia
Tunnels, Rehabilitation10/2023Link
8-23-6Liquefaction Hazard Due to Induced Seismicity: Lessons Learned from the Central US and the NetherlandsRussell Green, PhDProf., Charles E. Via, Jr., Dpt of Civil and Enviro Eng.; Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VASeismic, Liquefaction10/2023Link
8-23-7Underpinning to Protech Structures, Details MatterMarco Boscarding, PhD, PE, F.ASCE, D.GEPrincipal, Boscarding Consulting Engineers, Inc. Foundations, Repairs10/2023Link
8-23-8Calculated Career Development Strategies for Geotechnical EngineersKaren Armfield, PEDirector of Geotechnical Engineering, WSPCareer Development10/2023Link
8-23-9Interpretation of CPTu in Sands/Silt Soils: Lessons Learned from a Field StudyAn-Bin Huang, PhDProf. (Ret.), Dpt of Civil Eng., Nat. Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, TaiwanGeotechnical, Testing10/2023Link
8-23-10Soil Behaviour and Properties - Recent DevelopmentsJ. Carlos Santamaria, PhDProf., School of Civil and Enviro Engineering, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GAGeotechnical Design, Strength10/2023Link
8-23-11Lessons Learned for Static Pile Load TestsThomas D. Richards, Jr., PE, D.GEConsultant, Nicholson Construction CompanyDeep Foundation, Pile Tests10/2023Link