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Next Generation Impact® and Rampact® Systems Improve Poor Soils for Spread Footings, Floor Slabs and Transportation Structures

This brown Bag seminar will highlight some of the following items:· Latest Rammed Aggregate Pier Construction Techniques – rapidly changing technologies· Use of Admixtures such as grout and fly ash· Geotechnical/Structural Design Considerations· Sustainability – less fuel consumption, locally-derived native and recycled aggregates, LEED building certification contributions · Case Histories – local Minnesota projects supported on Impact and Rampact systems highlighting the difficult soil conditions, structural loads and the Rammed Aggregate Pier designs – This program is free to ACEC/MN members -Geopier Foundation Company – Midwest will provide Lunch

Presenter: Speaker: Charles Allgood, PE, LEED AP, has been the licensed Geopier Technology designer for Minnesota, and North and South Dakota for the past 10 years. Charles received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Military Institute, his Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Florida, is licensed in six states as a professional engineer, has over 20 years of experience in geotechnical consulting, and is a LEED accredited professional.

Event Date: March 12, 2010

Time info:
Registration 11:30 Luncheon & Program 12:00 - 1:30 pm