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• February Wood Design Symposium

  • When
    February 28, 2019
  •  
    11:30 AM - 5:15 PM
  • Location
    2019 Fourth Ave North

  
  

  Wood Design Symposium is a multi-faceted educational event on the use of wood in commercial and multi-family buildings. Attendees can earn up to 4 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 4 PDH credits, or 0.4 ICC credits (one per attended seminar). Professional Development Certificates (AIA/CES and ICC) will be available on site.

  The Harbert Center 
  2019 Fourth Ave North 
  Birmingham, AL 35203
  
  Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 5:15 PM (CST)

  
  

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  Early Bird Tickets through January 31st: $30
  Starting February 1st: $40
  For SEAoAL Member price of $15.00 use the following code:  SEAAL

  Price includes lunch and evening reception 

  Onsite Check-in begins: 11:30 am
  Wood Design Awards Presentation 11:45 am
  Opening Plenary Session & Lunch 12:00 noon
  Exhibit Area Open: 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
  Reception: 5:15 – 6:00 pm

  Join us for a reception immediately following the symposium including beverages and light appetizers.

  Reception sponsored by: Alabama Forestry Association

  
  

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• Corvette Museum & Mercedes Stadium Seminar

  • When
    April 18, 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Saturn Birmingham: 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL

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  View the sponsorship form here: SEAoAL April Meeting Sponsorship.pdf

  8:00-8:30 AM: Registration
  8:30-9:45 AM: “Investigation and Treatment of a Swallvette*”
  9:45-10:00 AM: Morning Break
  10:00 – 11:45 AM: “Structuring Innovation: Mercedes Stadium”
  11:45-12:45 PM: Lunch & Networking

  
  

  ERLEEN HATFIELD, PE, AIA

  Bio

  Erleen Hatfield, PE, AIA, is the Managing Partner of the Hatfield Group, a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm based in New York.  She has over 25 years of experience in the design of complex structures worldwide.  With a keen appreciation for design and value, she has worked on iconic buildings around the world.  She sits on numerous national industry boards and teaches at the Yale University School of Architecture.  She frequently writes and presents on topics related to innovation and technology in engineering and architecture.  Her firm, Hatfield Group focuses on synthesis of engineering and architecture, putting client value first.  Hatfield Group, uses bespoke engineering design and innovation to provide value and achieve their clients’ goals. 

  Her experience includes the new $1.5B home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, the Mercedes Benz Stadium, with a never been done before aperture style retractable roof. Other projects include the new headquarters for PNC Bank in Pittsburgh and the 9/11 Pavilion at the World Trade Center site in New York City.

  She was featured on the television programs on the Science Channel “World’s Greatest Stadium” and on the History Channel’s “Building Giants”.  She was named a “Power Player” and “Game Changer” by Sports Business Journal magazine.  She is both a licensed engineer and architect, plus a LEED BD+C certified professional. 

  Presentation

  Structuring Innovation

  This presentation will share insights into the design approach of large scale, long span structures. A discussion of long span design, new materials and the implementation of new technology will be shared from the initial concept phase through construction.  Stadium designs will be featured, including the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, that has a host of engineering innovations in its pioneering design.  The 72,000 seat stadium features a 723' long span steel retractable roof with 8 moving petals that open like a camera lens.  The roof supports at the center of its span a 360-degree LED video “halo” scoreboard, the largest in sports.  The geometrically complex facade is clad in single skin ETFE, a light weight and translucent material.  In addition, the building is the first LEED Platinum stadium.

  
  

  Michael J Marasa, P.E.

  BIO

  Michael J Marasa, PE is a Senior Engineer with Hayward Baker, the largest geotechnical contractor in the United States. Mr. Marasa uses his 37 years of experience as a practicing geotechnical engineer to assist engineers and contractors with matching appropriate geotechnical construction techniques to specific site challenges and performance requirements. He frequently makes in-house presentations to engineering and construction firms to educate or update staffs on current ground improvement and foundation construction techniques including grouting, micropiles, earth retention, vibro techniques, and many others. He has authored papers on ground improvement and specialty foundation systems and has presented at numerous seminars and short courses.

  Mr. Marasa is a graduate of the University of Louisville with advanced studies in the geosciences. He has been a practicing geotechnical engineer over 37 years and had registrations in multiple states. He joined Hayward Baker, Inc. in early 2005 as Senior Engineer and Regional Business Development Manager.

  Other highlights:

  Past-President ASCE Nashville Branch

  Founder, Past Chairman and board member ASCE TN Section Geotechnical Group

  Founder and board member Charlotte Geotechnical Group

  Founder and board member Raleigh Geotechnical Group

  Former Member ASCE National Committee on Construction Quality Management & Inspection

  Member ASDSO, Geo-Institute, ABC, US Society on Dams, HBI Vibro Committee

  Member ASFE/GBA Geotechnical Committee

  Chairman, Tennessee State GI Conference

  Author of several technical papers

  Presentation

  
  

  “Investigation and Treatment of a Swallvette^*”

  aka: Sinkhole Remediation at the National Corvette Museum

  Presented by:

  Michael J. Marasa, PE, BDM

  Senior Engineer

  Hayward Baker Inc.

  Hayward Baker is the largest geotechnical specialty contractor in the country providing services to all types of clients in all types of ground conditions. This one-hour presentation discusses various aspects of the sinkhole collapse at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. However, it is not a highly technical analysis or case study. Rather, it gives due respect to the historical significance of the vehicles impacted by the collapse and includes bits of geology, history, engineering, anecdotes, photos, comedy, lore and an infatuation with America’s sports car.

   At 5:38 am on the morning of February 12, 2014, security cameras recorded the collapse of the display floor and development of a sizable sinkhole inside the museum. Eight treasured and unique corvettes were “swallowed” by the cavity. Within 24 hours, a team had been assembled to stabilize the area, assess the short term risk, evaluate procedures to safely remove the automobiles, and develop a plan for exploration and permanent repair; essentially “vetting” solutions to the complex issues.

  Team members represented a wide range of professionals representing construction, engineering, surveying, geology and environmental consultants, academic experts and state geotechnical and safety officials. Data acquisition included large diameter drilled holes, laser surveys, micro gravity study, physical cave exploration, borehole cameras and literature research.

  All of these aspects were executed amidst worldwide attention and media chaos. Live webcams were installed, hourly Facebook postings, YouTube videos and about every other avenue of communication known to man were employed.

  Every aspect of study and repair entailed moderate to very high degrees of risk in all categories. The expertise and determination of the team conquered all of the obstacles in as timely a manner as possible attempting to maintain economical approaches whenever possible.

  ^*Loosely derived from Merriam Webster “swallet + corvette”

   

  
  

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• 2019 SEAoAL 9th Annual Conference & Expo

  • When
    August 29, 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Pelham Civic Center; 500 Amhitheater Road, Pelham, AL 35124

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  Register Early for the 2019 SEAoAL 9th Annual Conference & EXPO!
  This year's conference consists of 1/2 a day Seismic topics
  & 1/2 a day on Foundation topics!

  Limited to 24 Exhibitors
  SOLD OUT the last three years,
  must pay by March 1st to confirm your exhibitor booth!

  Click here for the registration form:
   SEA Annual Conference Sponsor Registration.pdf

  August 29th, 2019
  Pelham Civic Center
  500 Amphitheater Road; Pelham, AL 35124
  
  
  

  
  

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