Use of Geosynthetics for Asphalt Pavements-Hilo

When:
June 9, 2015 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am
2015-06-09T08:00:00-10:00
2015-06-09T11:30:00-10:00
Where:
Hilo Naniloa Hotel - Palm Lounge
93 Banyan Drive
Hilo, HI 96720
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Jon M. Young
8087542931

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Title: Use of Geosynthetics for Asphalt Pavements
Speakers:
– Troy Ogasawara – President, Geotech Solutions, Inc.
– Lars Nelson – Pacific Regional Manager, Tensar International Corporation
– Nicholas Reck – Director of Technology, Tensar International Corporation

This 3-hour workshop will discuss the use of geosynthetics to maximize the life of asphalt concrete pavements through design and construction. The workshop agenda is as follows:

• Reconstruction/New Construction – Subgrade improvement of reconstruction/new construction pavements
• Reconstruction/New Construction – Pavement optimization, life extension and structural section reduction
• Rehabilitation – Overlay design, reinforcing layers, waterproofing layers
• Drainage – Horizontal drainage design, horizontal geosynthetics

In addition, the use of geosynthetics in recent Hawaii projects will be featured.

Takeaways:
– Become familiar with geosynthetics
– Learn on they can benefit the design of an asphalt pavement section
– Understand how they are installed in the pavement section

Who Should Attend: Government agencies, contractors, engineers, and construction managers wanting to gain an understanding the use of geosynthetics in asphalt pavements.
Time: Breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m.; session from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (approximate)
Cost: $0 includes breakfast. Parking is not included.
Certificate Provided: 3.0 PDHs are available for attending this workshop


Click Here for a list of the attendees – 16 people attended.

Comments from attendees:

  • Good overall presentation. Presentation slides, samples handed out,and demonstrations, helped to keep my intrest thoughout the entire workshop.
  • Demo outside with base course grid comparison impressive Prizes Good way to keep Audience Attentive.

Photos:

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Breakfast is served!

Breakfast is served!

Presenter Nicholas Reck

Presenter Nicholas Reck

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Give aways

 

Presenter Lars Nelson

Presenter Lars Nelson

PDH Certificates

PDH Certificates

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Geogrid Demonstartion

 

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Standing on un-reinforced aggregate

 

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Standing on aggregate with 2 layers of Geogrid

 

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Lars Nelson holding a piece of Geogrid loaded with aggreage

 

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