Geo-Institute Los Angeles Chapter

GeoExtreme 2025: Palos Verdes Field Trip with Tim Stark
2025-11-01 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Palos Verdes Peninsula Landslides w/Tim Stark
Title: Engineering on the Edge: History, Hazards, and Innovation at the Portuguese Bend Landslide
Overview:
This technical field tour invites geotechnical engineers, geologists, researchers, and policy professionals to examine the Portuguese Bend Landslide, one of the most complex and historically significant landslide systems in North America. Situated on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the landslide has been active for over 70 years, triggered by mid-20th century development activities. This tour highlights both the evolving scientific understanding and the municipal response to living atop a moving landscape.
Historical Emphasis:
The Portuguese Bend Landslide began accelerating in 1956 following residential grading and road construction that may have altered surface and subsurface hydrology. Since then, the area has seen continuous movement of up to 5 feet per year, with significant impacts on homes, infrastructure, and public policy.
Landslide movement was accelerated by heavy rains over the past few years. The moving portions of the landslide had doubled in area (600+ acres) and locally accelerated movement to 50 foot per year. The City with the help of its technical consultants have found ways to decelerate this dramatic movement by keeping water from entering the landslide complex while draining up to 1 million gallons per day from under the deep slip planes.
The site has served as a living laboratory for decades of research, legal precedent, and engineering experimentation. This tour will trace the history of the landslide from its initiation to present-day monitoring and management efforts.
Tour Objectives:

Analyze the historical development and progression of the landslide over the past seven decades.
Examine the geological and hydrological conditions underlying the slope failure.
Understand engineering mitigation techniques, both historical and current.
Evaluate the policy and planning implications of long-term ground movement.

Itinerary Highlights:

Historical Timeline & Geologic Context
A detailed overview of the landslide’s history since the initial failure in the 1950s. Presenters will walk participants through the key phases of movement, litigation, and land use response, framed within the geologic setting of the Altamira Shale and bentonite shear layers.
On-Site Field Observations
Guided visits to deformation hotspots along Palos Verdes Drive South. Participants will observe road realignments, displaced utilities, cracked foundations, and sheared ground surfaces. Discussion will include the legacy of early engineering responses and the physical evidence of long-term displacement.
Monitoring and Instrumentation Systems
Review of the monitoring program developed over decades, including subsurface instrumentation and recent advancements in surveys. Participants will be briefed on historical movement data to understand velocity trends and acceleration events.
Engineering Interventions & Lessons Learned
Presentations by consulting engineers on historical and current attempts at slope stabilization, drainage improvements, and adaptive infrastructure design. Emphasis will be placed on what has—and has not—worked over time.
Discussion & Forward-Looking Perspectives
Open discussion on how historical understanding informs future slope stability projects, urban planning in hazard zones, and academic research directions.

Duration: 5-6 hours, 9am-2/3pm
Lunch: Provided
Intended Audience: Engineers, geoscientists, academic researchers, policy makers, and urban planners
Presenters:

Neven Matasovic, Geo-Logic
Travis Deane, Shannon & Wilson
Tim Stark, PhD PE

Safety & Access: Even though limited to publicly-accessible areas, terrain tour may include walking over unstable and uneven areas. Attendees should wear appropriate field gear. Tour route may be adjusted due to current landslide (reserve) conditions and/or weather.

September Dinner Meeting & Board Elections
2025-09-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Skylinks at Long Beach Golf Course, 4800 E Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, CA, 90808, United States
Join us for our fall dinner meeting on September 18th back at SkyLinks Golf Course in Long Beach. We are excited to have an excellent speaker, Marco Estrada from Pavement Recycling Systems to discuss, “Sustainable Engineering Strategies for Pavement and Building Applications”
Schedule:
5-6pm: Registration & Sponsored bar/happy hour
6pm: Dinner
6:30pm: Welcome, new board member selection/vote & dinner presentation
7:30pm: Q&A
Presentation: Sustainable Engineering Strategies for Pavement and Building Applications
Recently updated in both the Caltrans Highway Design Manual and the Greenbook Standard Specifications, Chemical Soil Stabilization and Cold Recycling, such as Full-Depth Recycling (FDR) and Cold-In-place Recycling (CIR), are founded on the principle that soils and asphalt can be recycled and engineered to provide structural and economic benefits over “removal and replacement” design and construction alternatives.
Speaker Bio: Marco Estrada
Marco is the Director of Business Development for Pavement Recycling Systems of California. Marco is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, School of Engineering. He is Chair Education Committee for the Recycling & Stabilizing Association of California, Chair of the Greenbook Stabilized Base Task Force, as well as Industry Co-Chair for the Caltrans Recycling Task Group. For over 30 years, he has been involved in both the engineering and construction industries in the implementation of soil stabilization and asphalt recycling engineering strategies.
Tickets: Includes open bar from 5-6pm, dinner and speaker presentation.
Join the Board!

We are looking to add a new board member in September as our Past-Chair, Ed Hernandez will be leaving us after his time on the board. Please consider volunteering a small portion of your time to continue the success of the LA Chapter as we look forward to a great year.
Board Applicants:
Meet: Jerry Shen, Solmax
I’m a licensed Civil Engineer (PE) and currently serve as an Engineering Business Manager at Solmax, where I lead outreach efforts to promote sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions using geosynthetics. Before stepping into this role, I spent four years in land development at Stantec and Fuscoe Engineering, designing communities across Southern California. I’m passionate about driving innovation and collaboration within our field, and I believe the Geo-Institute plays a critical role in shaping the future of geotechnical practice. As a board member, I’m excited to help lead initiatives that elevate sustainability, empower young professionals, and strengthen our professional community.
Meet: Idil Akin, UCLA
Idil Akin is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at UCLA. She earned her PhD in 2017 and MS in 2014 from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and her BS in 2012 from Middle East Technical University, Turkiye. Her primary research focuses on the fundamental mechanisms that control physicochemical, mechanical, and hydraulic soil behavior. Her current research is in post-wildfire slope stability and biogeotechnics. Her research has been sponsored by NSF, DOTs, and industry. Among her awards are the ASCE Thomas Middlebrooks Award in 2025 and NSF CAREER Award in 2021.
Planned events coming up for 2026:
ASCE-GI Cross Country Lecture – our chapter was selected as one of 5 nationally to receive the distinguished Cross Country Lecture this year. We are excited to host Dr. Santamarina in 2026.
Spring Seminar & GeoExpo, May 7th, 2026 – our largest event of the year bringing in over 200 attendees from Southern California to meet and see old friends, network and learn.

GeoWomens Luncheon
2025-06-10 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tustin Ranch Golf Club, 12442 Tustin Ranch Rd, Tustin, CA, 92782, United States
Everyone is welcome at the 2nd Annual GeoWomens Luncheon!
Connect, learn, and be inspired at this year’s GeoWomens Luncheon, where we bring together women and allies in the geo-industries for meaningful conversations and shared experiences. This year’s event will feature a panel of invited speakers who will share their insights, challenges, and advice, followed by an open discussion where attendees can exchange perspectives and strategies for fostering a more inclusive and supportive industry.
A message to all the guys: We need you! All genders are welcome—whether you’re looking to share your own experiences or learn how to better support and advocate for women in our industry. Please share this event with your network and co-workers. Most women in our industry have been mentored, taught or work alongside men – please come and learn how to better retain the women you work with and help them succeed!
Sponsorship:
Sponsorship includes (2) tickets to the luncheon, your logo on our networking bingo card and recognition at the event. Help support the Geo-Women!
Thank you to ConeTec, Mid Pacific Engineering, Geobear, Middle Earth and 24-7 Drilling for supporting our cause!

Schedule:
11:15am: Registration & networking BINGO
12:00pm: Lunch
12:30-1:30pm: Panel discussion
Our panelists this year are:

Anne Lemnitzer, a Professor in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at UCI
Catherine Ellis, Vice President Geotechnical Engineer, Shannon & Wilson
Meggy Gidula, Mining Market Sector Lead, Brown and Caldwell

Thank you for the support from our cooperating organizations, ASCE GeoInstitue Los Angeles Chapter The California Geotechnical Engineers Association (CalGeo) ASCE Los Angeles Section and the Orange County Branch of ASCE.

46th Spring Seminar & 19th Kenneth L. Lee Lecture & Geo Expo
2025-05-01 13:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Queen Mary, 1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Program Schedule

01:00PM
Registration & Geo Expo

02:00PM
First Presentation

03:00PM
Coffee Break & Geo Expo

03:30PM
Second Presentation

04:30PM
Social Hour & Geo Expo

06:00PM
Banquet & Kenneth L. Lee Lecture

Registration is now open: SECURE YOUR EXHIBIT & TICKETS NOW!
Download our flyer with all the details HERE (extended version) or HERE (1-page flyer)
Attendee information:
MAY 1, 2025: Queen Mary Grand Salon, Long Beach, CA
1:00-2:00pm Registration & GeoExpo
2:00-3:00pm Presentation by Dr. Farshid Vahedifard on The Effect of Climate Change on Geo-Structures
3:00-3:30pm Coffee Break & GeoExpo
3:30-4:30pm Presentation by Dr. Pooneh Maghoul on Beyond Apollo: Geotechnical and AI-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Lunar Surface Development
4:30-6:00pm Social Hour & GeoExpo
6:00-8:30pm Banquet & Kenneth L. Lee Lecture by Dr. Ellen Rathje on Application of AI and Machine Learning in Geotechnical Engineering
Registration & Pricing:
Early registration (by March 15, 2025): $210 standard, $105 public employees, $35 students
Regular registration (March 16-April 30): $250, $125 public employee, $65 students
On-site registration (limited on availability): $300 only
*No refunds after April 9, 2025. Proof of full-time student status and employment for public employees required on-site.
Questions? asce.lagi@gmail.com
Speaker & Presentations:
Dr. Ellen Rathje on Application of AI and Machine Learning in Geotechnical Engineering
Abstract: The excitement about AI and machine learning (ML) is all around us, and we are just starting to explore how AI/ML can directly impact our work as geotechnical engineers. To date, the most common applications of AI/ML have been in statistical regression or classification problems. These applications have shown great promise, but the pitfalls of AI/ML predictive models remain (e.g., poor extrapolation, violating physics, etc.). This presentation will introduce different AI/ML approaches and their specific application to geotechnical earthquake engineering. These applications include earthquake-induced lateral spreading, seismic slope displacements, and earthquake-induced landslides. For each of these applications, the AI/ML method, the training dataset, and the approach to model training will be described, as well as the performance of the model. The presentation will also highlight new geotechnical applications of AI/ML, including ML-accelerated simulations, and the need for large-scale, publicly available, community-driven datasets for use in model training.
Dr. Farshid Vahedifard on The Effect of Climate Change on Geo-Structures
Abstract: Historical data, as well as projected future trends, consistently demonstrate a surge in the frequency and intensity of natural hazards and extreme weather events across multiple regions. The annual average of weather and climate disaster events causing losses exceeding $1 billion (CPI-adjusted) was 9 events between 1980 and 2024, whereas this annual average has risen to 23 events over the most recent five years (2020–2024). This alarming increase in extreme events, driven by climate change, land cover transformations, and land use changes, highlights the urgent need for further research to enhance our understanding and develop quantitative assessments of geotechnical infrastructure resilience under a changing climate. This seminar presents two case studies to illustrate how geotechnical engineering can be integrated into a multidisciplinary framework to effectively address these challenges. The case studies focus on the impacts of intensifying natural hazards and extreme events on natural and man-made geotechnical infrastructure, with a primary emphasis on California.
Dr. Pooneh Maghoul on Lunar Geotechnics
Abstract: The Moon has become a central focus of international exploration, with numerous space agencies and private entities aiming for sustainable lunar operations by the late 2020s. Key objectives include establishing long-term human habitats, enabling resource utilization, and paving the way for Mars missions. However, challenges such as harsh conditions, limited resources, and insufficient regolith data persist. Traditional infrastructure designs fall short of addressing lunar constraints, and current knowledge of subsurface conditions and regolith properties remains inadequate. Advancing resource mapping, in-situ testing, and multi-functional instruments is essential for sustainable settlement and industrial operations. This presentation highlights ongoing research in lunar geotechnics, advanced geophysics and AI-powered photonics technologies for water ice and volatile prospecting, moonquake-resilient infrastructure, and bio-inspired drilling technologies for sustainable exploration and construction in low-gravity lunar environments.
Exhibitor information:
EXHIBITOR SPACE IS SOLD OUT!
The contract for exhibitors is attached and includes two free registrations (program and meals) & 6ft exhibition table with power. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Given the limited number of exhibition spaces (21), I highly suggest you book your company’s space as early as possible. The cost of exhibiting is $1,300. Booth selection is on a first come, first-served basis.
Beatrice Torres, PE Cell: (909) 684-6802 E: btorres@verdantas.com
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Dinner Meeting: Geophysical Methods for Shear Wave Site Classification
2025-03-05 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Skylinks at Long Beach Golf Course, 4800 E Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, CA, 90808, United States
Join us on March 5th for our next networking and educational dinner meeting.
We are pleased to welcome John Diehl from GeoVision to present on Geophysical Methods for Shear Wave Site Classification.
For Seismic design, the 2022 California Building Code (CBC) and 2018 International Building Code (IBC) reference the provisions in ASCE 7, defining Site Classes from Site Class A – Hard Rock to Site Class F – Soils requiring site response analysis.
In the latest version of ASCE 7 (ASCE 7-22), the most significant change regarding site classes is the increased emphasis on using shear wave velocity (Vs30) as the primary factor for site classification, eliminating reliance on blow counts alone, and introducing intermediate site classes (BC, CD, DE) to smooth out transitions between classes, resulting in a more nuanced representation of soil conditions and their impact on seismic design.
In this presentation, we will discuss multiple geophysical methods that can be used to measure Vs30 to determine Site Class, including seismic refraction, surface wave surveys and borehole logging techniques. We will also discuss the upcoming changes to the Site Classes, and the implications for geotechnical studies and engineering projects.
Schedule:

5:00-6:00pm Registration & networking social
6:00pm Dinner
6:30-7:30pm Presentation

Location: Skylinks Golf Course, Long Beach, CA
Sponsors: Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring our event. Options include sponsoring the social hour, or for $300, a table for your materials and 5-min introduction at the dinner meeting.
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December 2024 Dinner Meeting & Holiday Party
2024-12-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grand, 4101 E Willow St, Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
Join us for our 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater contest and prize give-a-way along with a dinner presentation by Chris Stouffer with ENGEO on: Treasure Island: built on history – engineered for the future!
Schedule:

5-6pm Registration & Social Hour
6pm Dinner
6:30pm Presentation of Collingwood Prize to Sneha Upadhyaya & Sponsor recognition
6:45pm Presentation
7:45pm Raffle & Ugly Sweater contest – WIN A TV!!

Sponsors:
Help us make this a great holiday party! If you would like to sponsor by donating a raffle prize (includes company recognition and introduction at event) or assist us with a $500 donation sponsoring the bar & student participation (includes logo recognition, 5-min intro at event and exhibit table), please contact Kelly Cabal.
Presenter: Chris is a Senior Engineer at ENGEO Incorporated and has been practicing geotechnical engineering in the Bay Area for 7 years. He has provided design and construction quality control services during horizontal and vertical development for the Treasure Island project.
Presentation Summary: Nestled in the center of the San Francisco Bay are Yerba Buena Island and Treasure Island. The Treasure Island Development project will build a new community on these two islands, which comprise of 575 acres and have stunning Bay views. The project will construct approximately 8,000 housing units, a combined 500,000 sq ft of retail, office, and commercial space, 300 acres of public parks, and new infrastructure, including a transit hub with a ferry terminal. Join us as we discuss the island’s history and geologic hazards, along with the award-winning geotechnical mitigation program implemented in the first phase of the Treasure Island Development project.

September Dinner Meeting & New Board Member Election
2024-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Skylinks at Long Beach Golf Course, 4800 E Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, CA, 90808, United States
Join us on Thursday September 26th for a fun networking hour, our new board elections and a dinner presentation by James Gingery, PhD, PE, GE.
Schedule:
5-6pm Registration & Keller sponsored Happy Hour
6pm: Dinner & Welcome remarks. New board member election (voting in person)
6:45pm: Dinner presentation on Seismic Analysis and Design of Rigid Inclusions by Dr. Gingery
Abstract:
Rigid Inclusions (RIs, which also go by other trade names such as DDCTM, DGC, CMC, etc.) are relatively slender grouted columnar elements typically installed using displacement auger or flighted auger drilling. They are commonly employed as a ground improvement technique to transfer loads through soft compressible layers to competent bearing layers. With little to no longitudinal steel and no confining steel, they are inherently brittle and non-ductile when subjected to bending. This has raised concerns about the seismic performance of RIs, particularly when they are subjected to strong ground shaking in soft or liquefiable soils. This presentation will describe the nonlinear flexural stiffness and strength of RIs and how they differ from piles with conventional ACI 318-based reinforcement. Several Bay Area cases will be used to illustrate methods for analyzing seismic demand and RI response, with outcomes ranging from acceptable to unacceptable performance. The results underscore the importance of seismic analysis and design of RIs at soft or liquefiable sites with high seismicity.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Gingery is a Chief Engineer at Keller leading a team providing ground improvement and geostructural engineering for design-build projects across the Western U.S. and beyond. Dr. Gingery holds an M.S. in geotechnical engineering from U.C. Berkeley and a Ph.D. in geotechnical earthquake engineering from U.C. San Diego. He has more than 26 years of experience in research, consulting, design and construction, and is a license professional engineer in multiple states. In 2015 he was awarded the Shamsher Prakash Prize for Excellence in the Practice of Geotechnical Engineering.
New Board Member Election:
ASCE Members and participants present at the September 26th meeting will be eligible to vote for our newest board member joining the Geo-Institute Los Angeles chapter. Help us select a board member to serve for 7-years and lead the the LA Chapter into the future!
Currently, we have two individuals interested in running for the position and are accepting any other submissions from interested persons to: asce.lagi@gmail.com
Nadra Matar, Project Manager, AESCO
Nadra Matar is a seasoned Project Manager with over a decade of experience in managing complex geotechnical and environmental engineering projects across California. With a robust background in both technical and managerial aspects of engineering, Nadra has successfully led a diverse array of projects that span transportation infrastructure, environmental remediation, and municipal engineering. She has been instrumental in overseeing major projects including the Perris Valley Line, City of Corona Auto Center Drive, Orangethorpe Grade Separation, Sand Canyon Grade Separation, State College Grade Separation, and multiple on-call projects for the City of Huntington Beach such as the Warner Avenue Gravity Sewer Lift Station C, the Sewer Lift Station Replacement Project for Algonquin Lift Station No. 10, and Ranger Sewer Lift Station No. 16. Additionally, Nadra has managed several freeway and road projects involving new embankment fills, new bridges, grade separations, pavement design, and surveys of existing road conditions, as well as new telecommunications facilities throughout California. Her expertise extends into environmental engineering, with experience in hazardous waste investigations, Phase I/II environmental site assessments, supervision of soils laboratories, and preparing comprehensive reports on soil compaction, preliminary soil investigations, distress investigations, and slope repair projects. Nadra’s leadership and technical skills have been pivotal in delivering successful outcomes for a wide range of geotechnical and environmental engineering projects, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation in the field.
Simon Gudina, Sr. Engineer, Geo-Instruments
I am Simon Gudina, and I am excited to offer my candidacy for the ASCE Geo-Institute LA Chapter board membership. With a background in geotechnical engineering design, geosynthetics, geoenvironmental design, and geo-structural instrumentation, I bring a wealth of experience in Civil Engineering and related fields. I am always passionate about dissemination of engineering knowledge and practice. I always volunteered my free time to a goal whenever I believed it would make a positive difference. Currently, I am actively participating in DFI’s Testing & Evaluation and CalGeo’s Technical committee initiatives where I continue honing my skills in contributing to our profession’s goal of improving the community we live in. I hope that such experiences will add value to our Chapter’s ongoing and future efforts.
As an engineer, I believe that each of us should strive to: inspire and attract younger generations to the profession, advocate for the profession anywhere anytime, promote interdisciplinary (technical as well nontechnical) collaboration in an effort to improve the well-being of our society. I look forward to the opportunity to work collaboratively and contribute to the success of our ASCE Geo-Institute LA Chapter.

Geo Women's Luncheon
2024-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Virginia Country Club in Long Beach, 4602 N Virginia Rd, Long Beach, CA, 90807, United States
Join us for SoCals first Geo Womens Networking event and luncheon! Meet other geo-women and allies supporting women in geo-professions, play our networking bingo and enjoy a delicious lunch. The program will include valuable life experience lessons from a leader in our field, Diane Fiorelli with Langan Engineering & Environmental Services.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Pace Analytical
Civil and Environmental Consultants
CalGeo
ASCE GeoInstitute Los Angeles Chapter

Questions?
Please email Kelly Cabal, kellycabal12@gmail.com

Registration:
Seats are limited! Please register early and bring your colleagues.

Cost:

Online registration open until June 3rd, $75/pp
On-site registration $90/pp
Sponsorship $300 (includes 1 attendees ticket)
Students $20 (*must show current ID at registration)

Roadway Design Workshop
2024-06-04 13:00 - 18:00 UTC | Top Golf El Segundo, 400 S Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA, 90245
Learn how to apply and design with geosynthetics in roadway & other foundation applications. Network with fellow engineers/ agencies/owners and earn 3 PDH Credits as well! We hope you can stick around following the workshop for some golf, food, drinks and fellowship!

Dinner Meeting: "TBM Tunnel Repair Using a Secant “Horseshoe” Compression Shoring System"
2024-05-02 17:00 UTC | Skylinks at Long Beach Golf Course, 4800 E Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, CA, 90808, United States
Program Schedule

Day One : May 02

05:00PM
Registration and Social Hour

06:00PM
Dinner

06:45PM
Presentation

45th Spring Seminar & 18th Kenneth L. Lee Lecture & Geo Expo
2024-04-17 13:00 - 20:00 UTC | Queen Mary, 1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Program Schedule

Day One : April 17

01:00PM
Registration & Geo Expo

02:00PM
Presentation by Jesse Dillon

03:00PM
Coffee Break & Geo Expo

03:30PM
Presentation by Jennifer Lim

04:30PM
Social Hour & Geo Expo

06:00PM
Banquet & Kenneth L. Lee Lecture by Dr. Jonathan Bray

Dinner Meeting: “Seismic Site Response in Southern California Sedimentary Basins”
2024-02-16 17:00 - 21:30 UTC | The Grand, 4101 E Willow St, Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
Dinner and presentation by Professor Chukwuebuka Nweke.
Program Schedule

Day One : February 16

05:30PM
Registration and Social Hour

06:30PM
Dinner

07:30PM
Presentation

February 8th ASCE-GI LA Chapter & CalGeo Joint Meeting: Treating Collapsible Soils
2024-02-08 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Grand, 4101 E Willow St, Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
Identifying and Treating Collapsible Soils by Dr. Kyle M. Rollins
Program Schedule

Day One : February 08

05:30PM
Registration and Social Hour

06:00PM
Dinner

07:00PM
Presentation

Holiday Dinner Meeting: “ASCE 7-22 Updates on Ground Motion, Liquefaction, and Site Response Analysis”
2023-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Grand, 4101 E Willow St, Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
Program Schedule

Day One : December 14

05:30PM
Registration and Social Hour

06:30PM
Dinner

07:30PM
Presentation

Dinner Meeting: “Some History and Recent Advances in Designing Soil-Nail Walls” by Pirooz Barar, S.E.
2023-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Grand, 4101 E Willow St, Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
“Some History and Recent Advances in Designing Soil-Nail Walls” by Pirooz Barar, S.E.
Some History and Recent Advances in Designing Soil-Nail Walla.
Program Schedule

Day One : September 20

05:30PM
Registration and Social Hour

06:30PM
Dinner

07:30PM
Presentation

ASCE Los Angeles Geo-Institute Forty-Fourth Seminar
2023-05-17 13:00 - 20:00 UTC | Queen Mary, 1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Program Schedule

Day One : May 17

01:00PM
Registration (Geo Expo)

02:00PM
Presentation by Dr. Jason Kean

03:00PM
Coffee Break (Geo Expo)

03:30PM
Presentation by Prof. Daniel Pradel

04:30PM
Social hour (Geo Expo)

06:00PM
Banquet Kenneth L. Lee Lecture Prof. Ross Boulanger

Dinner Meeting: "Time History Development"
2022-11-08 05:30 - 21:30 UTC | The Grand, 4101 E Willow St, Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
Dinner and Presentation by Andrew Dinaick “Time History Development”
Program Schedule

Day One : November 08

05:30AM
Registration and Social Hour

06:30AM
Dinner

07:30AM
Presentation

Dinner Meeting: Test Methods and Modelling of BMPs for Storm Water Quality Information
2022-03-09 17:30 - 21:30 UTC | The Grand, 4101 E Willow St, Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
Dinner and Presentation by David Albus
Program Schedule

Day One : March 09

05:30PM
Registration and Social Hour

06:30PM
Dinner

07:30PM
Presentation

Site Specific Ground Motion and Site Response Analysis per AASHTO (2020) and CALTRANS Seismic Design Criteria (2019)
2021-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | CA
Webinar

12:00PM
Site Specific Ground Motion and Site Response Analysis per AASHTO (2020) and CALTRANS Seismic Design Criteria (2019)

Forty-third Seminar & Sixteenth Kenneth L. Lee Lecture
2020-10-07 13:30 - 20:00 UTC | CA
Webinar
Day One : October 07

01:00PM
Registration (Geo Expo)

02:00PM
Presentation by Dr. Mark Panning

03:00PM
Coffee Break (Geo Expo)

03:30PM
Presentation by Dr. John Harvey

04:30PM
Social hour (Geo Expo)

06:00PM
Kenneth L. Lee Lecture Prof. Harry G. Poulos

Using Instrumentation to Help Manage Risks to Transportation Infrastructure
2020-09-16 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | CA
Webinar by Dr. Allen Marr
Program Schedule

Day One : September 16

11:00AM
Includes annual meeting

Seismic Provisions per ASCE 7-16
2020-07-10 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | CA
Webinar by Martin B. Hudson, Lisheng Shao and Andrew Dinsick.
Program Schedule

Day One : July 10

11:00AM
“Performance of Shallow Foundations on Liquefiable Soils and Mitigation Strategies” by Dr. Lisheng Shao

Day Two : July 17

11:00AM
“Near Fault Considerations” by Andrew Dinsick, P.E.

Day Three : July 24

11:00AM
“Time History Selection and Scaling/Matching” by Dr. Martin Hudson
