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Ground improvement is the process of modifying the ground in-situ without the introduction of chemicals or hardening materials. It is routinely considered on most projects where poor or unstable soils are encountered, especially on sites underlain by suspect or uncontrolled fills, as well as sites with soft or loose soils.
What Will be Covered
At these two-hour complimentary seminars, our experts will provide a comprehensive overview of vibro ground improvement techniques including stone columns and vibro-compaction. Our speakers will address all aspects of ground improvement, from history and design, to quality control and equipment. Several project case studies will be presented.
Where and When
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown
11 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
11:00 am - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Sheraton Gateway Suites Chicago O'Hare
6501 North Manheim Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
11:00 am - 1:00 PM
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America
3800 American Blvd. East
Bloomington, MN 55425
11:00 am - 1:00 PM
Friday, May 16, 2008
Sheraton Westport Hotel St. Louis
Lakeside Chalet - 191 Westport Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63146
11:00 am - 1:00 PM
Lunch will be provided at all seminars
To Register
Click here to register online or register by phone by calling Christine Simon at 412-221-4500 ext. 2246.
Space is limited so RSVP soon for these complimentary seminars. Please share this invitation with your colleagues.
All seminar attendees will receive a certificate of participation verifying professional development hours.
About the Speakers
Rick Deschamps, P.E., Ph.D. is Vice President of Engineering at Nicholson Construction Company. He is a registered professional engineer and has over 30 technical publications. Prior to joining Nicholson, Rick worked in consulting with Dames and Moore, and FMSM Engineers and was on the faculty of Purdue University. Rick has broad geotechnical experience with emphasis in soil structure interaction analysis and design.
Jean Marc Debats is Contracts Manager for the Vibroflotation Group, a technical subsidiary of Soletanche Bachy, Nicholson's parent company. For over 30 years, Mr. Debats has designed and managed ground improvement and other geotechnical pr ojects throughout the world. He has vast experience with a variety of specialized ground improvement equipment and techniques, including stone columns dynamic compaction.
About Nicholson
Nicholson Construction Company is an innovative geotechnical contractor specializing in deep foundations, earth retention, ground treatment, and ground improvement. Nicholson maintains fully staffed regional offices where local project requirements are addressed with the unparalleled resources of our global network. Nicholson is the North American business unit of Soletanche Bachy, one of the world's largest geotechnical contractors. Visit us on the web at: http://www.nicholsonconstruction.com/
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