SEAOI FOUNDATION PRIMER

April 30, 2024

May 02, 2024

May 16, 2024

How’s and Why’s of Chicago Foundations

A discussion of the glacial history of Chicago and the significant role the local subsurface conditions played in the birth of the skyscraper. The factors to consider when selecting foundations are presented along with evolutions in construction practice. The changes in foundations resulting from the recent Chicago Building Code modernization are also discussed.

Lateral Load Analyses

A presentation of lateral load analyses for foundations. Classical methods for determination of passive resistance and the derivation of input parameters from geotechnical reports for use in commercial software programs such as LPile will be discussed. Group effects for shafts and piles, and utilization of LPile pushover analyses for base shear analyses are also presented.

- Presented by Darren Diehm

Tuesday, April 30, 12pm - 2pm CST

Geotechnical Testing and Reporting

How a structural engineer should develop a geotechnical site assessment scope, what a geotechnical report should be telling you, and interpreting the results.

- Presented by Ati Fathi

Ground Improvement Techniques

Information coming soon

- Presented by Steven Lapsley

Thursday, May 2, 12pm - 2pm CST

Fundamentals and Performance of Earth Retention and Excavation Support Design

Information coming soon

- Presented by Darren Deihm and Allen Hughes

Thursday, May 16, 12pm - 2pm CST

6 CE hours

Registration

Members - $180

Nonmembers - $270

This is a virtual event on Zoom. Attendees are required to have a free Zoom account to access the webinars.

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About the Speakers

Darren Diehm, P.E.

Senior Professional - GEI Consultants

Darren Diehm is a Senior Professional in the Chicago office of GEI Consultants. He is a specialist in design and analysis of foundations and deep excavations for urban environments.

Ati Fathi, P.E

Senior Geotechnical Professional

Ati is a senior geotechnical engineer at GEI office in Chicago, IL. She has over 20 years of experience in technical support and project management of various projects.

Steven Lapsley

Preconstruction Manager

Keller

Steven Lapsley completed his undergrad in construction management at Auburn University and has worked in the deep foundation industry for 25years.

Allen Hughes

Keller

Allen Hughes is a Project Executive at Keller North America and leads the structural support group in Chicago. With 17 years of experience, he specializes in earth retention systems, push piers, and dock walls.

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