The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will host the 46th Annual Southeastern Transportation Geotechnical Engineering Conference, which offers geosynthetics, geohazards, erosion control, and other geotechnical professionals an excellent opportunity to interact. STGEC 2015 will be held 19 – 23 October 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Greenville.
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Greenville is a strong choice. The area has supported geosynthetic investigations in roadway performance, and multiple professional development days have been held in nearby Anderson, South Carolina, which is home to the Denver Down Research Facility (DDRF). The multi-acre DDRF performs large-scale, outdoor testing of vegetated slopes, channel stability, trafficking, polymeric material weathering, and much more.
The organizers seek presentations from the field. Abstracts are due August 14; acceptance notification will be made by September 4; and PPT presentations are due by September 30.
TOPICS AT STGEC 2015
The organizers welcome a variety of presentations that demonstrate feasible, state-of-the-practice, and innovative geotechnical solutions. Suggested topics include:
- In-situ Testing Methods
- Geophysical Testing Methods
- Soil and Rock Mechanics
- Seismic Design
- Soil and Rock Slope Design
- Deep Foundations and Substructures
- Geotechnical Innovations
- Geosynthetics
- Ground Improvements
- Earth Retaining Structures
- Geotechnical Instrumentation (Use of Smart sensors, etc.)
- Geotechnical Asset Management
- Design Build
- Case Studies
Abstract Specifications and Contact Information
Abstract length should be limited to 200 to 400 words, 1½-spaced, 11-point Arial font type, justified, without figures or photos, in Microsoft WORD DOC format (2007 or newer).
The abstract should include:
- Title of paper
- Authors’ names
- Affiliations of all authors
- Contact information (addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and e-mails)
Questions and abstract submissions may be directed to:
- Nick Harman (harmanne@scdot.org, +1 803 737 1431)
- Jeff Sizemore (sizemorejc@scdot.org, +1 803 737 1571)
Please include “STGEC Abstract” in the subject line of any emails.
Learn more at https://stgec.org.
