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The SC Engineering Conference is in its eighth year as a combined effort of three key engineering organizations. Its mission remains "timely presentations on various engineering subjects, keynote presentations and enough professional development hours to substantially meet the state's annual requirements." Additionally, the conference offers a trade show where products and services engineers use directly or specify are offered with knowledgeable representatives to assist you. Conferences are always about more than technical programs and trade shows; the 2016 SC Conference also realizes the importance of opportunities to meet and converse with fellow professionals. An exhibitor reception Thursday evening serves as networking opportunity between engineers and exhibitors. Networking is encouraged during the sessions, breaks, lunch and the Banquet. Engineers attending the conference June 23-26, 2016 at the Embassy Suites in North Charleston may gain up to 15 PDHs and choose from a variety of more than 50 programs. Embassy Suites Charleston Area Convention Center North Charleston, South Carolina June 23-26, 2016 EDUCATIONAL SPONSOR SC State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors

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The SC Engineering Conference is in its eighth year as a combined effort of three key engineering organizations Its mission remains timely presentations on various engineering subjects keynote presentations and enough professional development hours to substantially meet the states annual requirements Additionally the conference offers a trade show where products and services engineers use directly or specify are offered with knowledgeable representatives to assist you

Conferences are always about more than technical programs and trade shows the 2016 SC Conference also realizes the importance of opportunities to meet and converse with fellow professionals An exhibitor reception Thursday evening serves as networking opportunity between engineers and exhibitors Networking is encouraged during the sessions breaks lunch and the Banquet

Engineers attending the conference June 23-26 2016 at the Embassy Suites in North Charleston may gain up to 15 PDHs and choose from a variety of more than 50 programs

Embassy Suites Charleston Area Convention Center

North Charleston South Carolina

June 23-26 2016

EDUCATIONAL SPONSOR SC State Board of Registration for

Professional Engineers and Surveyors

THURSDAY June 23 2016 35 PDHs Available for the Day

800 AM ndash 500 PM Registration

830 AM ndash 1030 AM SCSPE AnnualBoard Meeting

1045 AM ndash 1200 PM ACEC-SC Annual Board Meeting

1030 AM ndash 1200 PM ASCE-SC Board Meeting

1200 PM ndash 600 PM Trade Show

1200 PM ndash 100 PM Networking Lunch

GENERAL TRACK

100 PM ndash 230 PM (15 PDHs) Engineers Registration Board Panel Discussion and Registration Board Updates SC Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

245 PM ndash 345 PM (1 PDH) Defending the Battery - Design amp Reconstruction of Charlestons Historic Landmark Jim OrsquoConnor Vice President JMT and Frank Newham Senior Engineering Project Manager City of Charleston

Construction of Charlestonrsquos Low Battery wall began in 1909 and consisted of timber pilings a timber deck and concrete wall This system retained approximately 667000 cubic yards of fill to create 47 acres of developable land In the words of then Mayor Rhett the area was to be the ldquobuilding of our City of tomorrow on lines if incomparable beautyrdquo By 1926 the dream of Mayor Rhett became a reality

In 2015 the structure was in such poor condition that the City of Charleston needed to consider strengthening andor replacement options Engineering tasks included topographical and bathymetric surveys utility investigations material and geotechnical sampling structural assessment repairreplacement alternatives accessibility improvements permitting construction documents and a public information campaign As mush preservation effort as engineering undertaking construction of an improved foundation a strengthened wall and improved accessibility along Murray Blvd begins in 2016

400 PM ndash 500 PM (1 PDH) The Panama Canal Expansion Project History Design Construction and Testing James Nehez PE Vice President Fall Line Testing amp Inspection

The Third Set of Locks is a 34 billion dollar project that will result in more than doubling the capacity of the Panama Canal one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World The project incorporates the largest rolling lock gates in the world over eleven stories tall and more than twice the amount of concrete contained in the Hoover Dam The project contains more than eight times the structural steel contained in the Eiffel Tower

This program will present the history purpose and goals of the Panama Canal expansion project from its inception by the United States in 1939 The program will address the challenges of performing engineering services on an international mega project The program will identify the similarities between challenges faced by the current construction and original Canal construction more than 100 years ago

Learn about the challenges and results of obtaining and testing representative concrete core samples of the existing lock structures to determine representative properties of 100 year old concrete mix designs and their impact on current design

500 PM ndash 600 PM Trade Show Reception

600 PM Trade Show Ends

600 PM ndash 700 PM ASCE-SC Reception amp Annual Meeting

Dinner on Your Own

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSOR

THURSDAY LUNCHEON SPONSOR

FRIDAY LUNCHEON SPONSOR

SATURDAY BANQUET

SPONSOR

FRIDAY June 24 2016 7 PDHs Available for the Day

730 AM ndash 500 PM Registration

800 AM ndash 400 PM Trade Show

800 - 900 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Specifying Foundation Flood Vents for Building Sustainability Durability and Performance Zach Faulkner Educational Coordinator Smart Vent Products Inc

This session provides insight into the importance of proper foundation flood vents and compliance with Building Codes and FEMA Regulations as well as how they can effectively prevent major damage to buildings due to flooding The course will review applicable codes pertaining to foundation flood venting including a complete review of FEMArsquos Technical Bulletin 1 After the course participants will have a thorough understanding of the difference between non-engineered openings and engineered openings and the important role they play in designing a sustainable structure in addition to how flood vents affect NFIP Flood Insurance Rates

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Your Critical Facility Power after the Disaster ndash Will It Work Philip J Caldwell Edison Expert Schneider Electric

Post disaster performance requirements of emergency power systems for critical facilities required to support response recovery command and control are beyond the code minimum life safe objective for the likely natural hazard To assist the design professional and those responsible for continuity of business performance objectives FEMA engaged top experts in the design profession and emergency power industry to create a resource document to facilitate a performance based discussion with the owner FEMA P-1019 uses real world lessons learned in a minimum of technical detail as a communications tool in the early project conceptual discussions in order to realistically set both project scope and budgets The presenter was a key contributor to FEMA P-1019 published an ASCE engineering textbook on earthquake equipment protection served on US and global earthquake building codes for over 15 years and has conducted post-earthquake and tsunami performance assessments of critical facilities

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Environmental Law Update Leon C Harmon Member of the Firm Nexsen Pruet LLC

The presentation will cover recent developments in the environmental law area that may impact or be of interest to environmental engineering professionals For example in the water area the presentation will address developments regarding the definition of waters of the United States stormwater issues and use of public utility enterprise funds The presentation will also review developments in CERCLA RCRA and the Clean Air Act particularly the new ozone standard These recent developments will address both regulation and case law developments Many of these developments in environmental law will have an impact upon existing industrybusiness in South Carolina as well as economic development in the State

GENERAL TRACK I

Multi-Disciplinary I guess we should plan to be late and over budget Christopher Roberts PE Manager of Design Technology and Luke Perkins EI Stewart Inc

Multi-disciplinary projects are front page material theyre exciting theyre community changing but theres also a painful reality lurking under the surface they require a multitude of software processes and standards This multi-technology reality pushes projects to be over budget late and require copious onsite time during construction This class aims to change the reality of multi-disciplinary project outcomes by presenting a streamlined workflow between Civil 3D InfraWorks and Bentley GeoPak We will walk a project from concept to construction discussing best practices and practical tips for the different software at each step Objective 1 Present a framework for pre-design technology discussion Objective 2 Describe best practices for utilizing technology to work between different stakeholders Objective 3 Discuss how to avoid a digital divide at each project design phase Objective 4 Lay out a strategy for minimizing data loss throughout the course of a project focused between software packages

GENERAL TRACK II

Conflict Resolution Tips to Keep Your Project out of Litigation Robert Hawk and Suzanne Hogg Carlock Copeland amp Stair LLP

The attorneys of Carlock Copeland amp Stair will provide tips and recommendations to help keep your project out of litigation or put you in the best defensive position should litigation arise We will examine a number of potential conflict scenarios and discuss proactive steps you can take to limit your exposure and help resolve issues more efficiently

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Cast in Place - Ground Improvement Elements for Liquefaction Mitigation Morgan NeSmith Director of Engineering Berkel

The importance of seismic design considerations continues to increase in areas of the US where traditionally they have not been considered One of the issues of excessive settlement and excessive structure movement due to lateral spread resulting from the liquefaction of sands below the water table during a seismic event In deep liquefiable sands (below 30-ft to 40-ft and deeper) traditional vibration or soil mixing techniques may prove to be financially and operationally inefficient Drilled displacement systems that densify the sand by mechanically displacing them laterally can be an efficient alternative in this scenario The presentation will provide background on drilled displacement piles and their modification to ground improvement systems including for liquefaction mitigation

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Charleston County Pavement Management Who What When Where amp Why and Pervious Pavement Development of a Local Mix for Local Roads Richard Turner Project and Preservation Program Manager and Eric Adams Pre-construction Program Manager Charleston County

Charleston County Government has been maintaining a Pavement Management System since the mid 90rsquos and it has grown into a sophisticated pavement management database The system is approximately 1750 centerline miles of roadway that covers local municipal roads paved County roads and State secondary roads The system has increased approximately 500 miles over the last twenty years Growth has served as a catalyst for many agencies to look for different ways to utilize limited resources to maintain their road networks Charleston County has moved toward a managing the system through the use of top of the curve and mid-life pavement preservation techniques to more effectively and efficiently manage our network The presentation will provide insight on the growth of our program from how it started where and what treatments have been tested and applied why we think it is so important and the benefits of a managed program

The second part of this presentation will summarize Charleston Countyrsquos efforts to develop and implement a local pervious asphalt pavement mix for low volume rural roads The environmental and cost reducing benefits will be discussed along with details of the mix design development and lessons learned in construction

BRONZE SPONSORS

800 ndash 1015 AM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Fire Protection Design Using UFC 3-600-01 for the DOD Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will familiarize you with the UFC 03-600-01 change 3 Students will learn about credentials required for the engineer working of fire protection systems for the military The class will cover unique requirements found in UFC 3-600-01 compared to civilian codes The class will cover the requirements for the engineer of recordrsquos design drawings and review of the shop drawings

BREAK SPONSOR

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2017 SC Engineering Conference

June 8 - 10 2017

Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort

If you are interested in becoming a Conference

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below

Conference Sponsor

915 AM ndash 1015 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Milliken Concrete Cloth for Drainage and Erosion Control Steve Neschleba Regional Manager Milliken Infrastructure

Milliken Concrete Cloth (CC) is a new flexible cement impregnated material that hardens when hydrated to form a fire resistant and durable concrete layer CC allows concrete construction without the need for a plant or mixing equipment Simply position the material add water and 24 hours later the result is a 5000 psi compressive strength concrete layer Applications for Concrete Cloth include ditch lining slope protection and erosion control

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Arc Flash Hazards and Electrical System Modeling Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Jim Fann PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session is an overview of electrical system modeling for Arc Flash Hazard Assessments Topics will include IEE 1584 NEW 70 2014 PPE and how available fault currents effect arc flash hazards

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Geophysical Methods for Engineering and Environmental Projects Edward D Billington PG Geophysical Services Manager ESP Associates PA

This presentation will provide an introduction to geophysical techniques used to help characterize subsurface conditions for environmental and engineering problems Methods discussed will include ground-penetrating radar (GPR) electromagnetic induction (EM) electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) seismic refraction and surface wave seismic The discussion will include benefits and limitations of each method plus examples from actual projects such as highways concrete structures hazardous waste sites and landfills Participants will become more familiar with geophysics and gain an understanding of the applicability of each method

GENERAL TRACK I

Standardizing AutoCAD using AutoLISP Christopher Roberts PE Manager of Design Technology Stewart Inc

A simple introduction into the world of AutoLISP and the many ways it can enhance AutoCAD or any of Autodeskrsquos vertical products AutoLISP allows for complete customization of AutoCADrsquos interface commands and process Would you like to have a tool that allows for parking spaces to draw themselves This is a class to attend Interested in how you can limit access to commands for your users yoursquoll learn how AutoLISP is very powerful and has the added benefit of having very little change from version to version This class is considered introductory and no programming or LISP experience is required (although it is always helpful) Learning Objective 1 Learn uses of AutoLISP within AutoCAD using examples of LISP routines in action Learning Objective 2 Learn best practices for creating your own LISP routines for using with AutoCAD Learning Objective 3 Create a keystroke-saving but simple LISP routine Learning Objective 4 Understand load sequence and procedure for distributingusing LISP routine over an entire network of machines

GENERAL TRACK II

Risk Mitigation amp The Claims Process C Daniel Atkinson Associate Wilkes Law Firm PA and Deirdre M Chriss CNA Professional Services

This presentation will provide an overview of the claims process offering the perspective of both the insurer and legal counsel on ways in which engineers can mitigate risk and successfully navigate the claims process

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Webster Road - Assessing Designing and Rebuilding a Failed Retaining Wall Matthew Maxey PE Assistant City Engineer City of Greenville

In the Fall of 2014 a large retaining wall adjacent to Webster Road in Greenville SC failed during a heavy rainfall event that caused widespread flooding damage throughout the City including the loss of life Under emergency circumstances the City was tasked with assessing the cause of the failure and performing an in-house design build reconstruction on the wall The wall repair involved multi-discipline engineering tasks that spanned areas from Forensic Engineering to Transportation Geotechnical Structural Hydraulic Utilities Engineering Environmental Protection Construction and Project Management The project encompassed extensive repairs to Stormwater and Wastewater systems and the protection of a nearby stream in addition to rebuilding the wall and the roadway The project was completed in a total of 12 weeks at a cost of $250000 (versus contractor pricing quote that had come in at $650000)

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Porous Asphalt Pavements Jayson Jordan PE Technical Director SC Asphalt Pavement Association

Porous asphalt pavements offer a powerful tool for stormwater management Proper design and construction of these pavements ensure a reduction in runoff as well promote infiltration which helps cleanse storm water and protect streams

1030 AM ndash 1130 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Construction of Traditional and Thin Lift Asphalt Overlays Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

Pavement resurfacing and preventive maintenance (or preservation) programs comprise a significant portion of the budgets of public works agencies therefore it is important for engineers to develop proper designs and specifications for these types of projects Based on the demand for guidance on this topic the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA) has developed a supplement to the ldquoAsphalt Pavement Design Guide for Low-Volume Roads and Parking Lotsrdquo that provides guidance on traditional and thin lift asphalt overlays in South Carolina This presentation will provide the consultant engineer general contractor and owner with a detailed overview of the best practices for the design materials selection specification and construction of traditional and thin lift asphalt overlays for resurfacing and preservation projects

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Analyzing Materials Failures Jennifer Hydrick

When a part breaks we often replace it and keep going If itrsquos expensive there may be discussion about whether the manufacturer or designer may be at fault Either way it can be very worthwhile to take a little time to observe how the piece failed in order to learn more about why it failed

Learn techniques for identifying and quantifying a materials failure Wersquoll discuss types of failure indicators on the fracture surface basic techniques for analysis and how to use the information provided by the material to help identify the problem Work through a case study involving failure of a major electrical component at a power plant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Biofiltration and Filterra Alex MacLeod Product Manager Biofiltration and Chris Landt Regional Regulatory Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Stormwater treatment has evolved greatly over the past 25-years to adapt to changing water quality criteria watershed management plans and land development patterns In jurisdictions where stormwater regulations were once satisfied via peak attenuation and TSS removal new rules may additionally require nutrient removal and preservation of natural landscaped areas Stormwater treatment device manufacturers have responded with new product developments to engineer hydrodynamic separators screening devices and membrane media filters that can be capable of removing even dissolved pollutant constituents However such devices are not always viewed as being compatible with low impact development or green infrastructure practices Separately rain gardens bioswales or other vegetated filtration areas may achieve water quality goals but can be maintenance intensive and limited in treatment flowrate capability Biofilters such as the Filterra are filling a specification gap by providing high efficiency high treatment flow rate biofiltration for TSS nitrogen and phosphorous while simplifying maintenance This presentation will contrast the Filterra to common landscape biofiltration practices

GENERAL TRACK I

Urban Search amp Rescue Whatrsquos in it for You Gregory Parsons Principal Engineer Builders Engineering Corp

The South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 (SC-TF1) is the states largest and most highly trained search and rescue asset It mobilizes within six hours of notification by gathering at the headquarters north of Columbia SC-TF1 typically responds as a truck caravan However it also has the ability to respond using military air transportation SC-TF1 deploys as a fully self-sustained unit not requiring any resources other than a staging area The task force supports structural collapse disaster triage wide area assessment wide area search swift water and aerial rescue SC-TF1 has four canine teams a medical team and a Structural Engineer This presentation will address general information about the team the role and responsibilities of the USAR Structural Engineer and how interested engineers may get involved The information will be presented by using real examples of the speakerrsquos experience with the Team The presentation will be entertaining and informative for all who attend

GENERAL TRACK II

Your Critical Facility After the Earthquake - Will It Work Philip J Caldwell Edison Expert Schneider Electric

Building codes have evolved over time to provide a minimum level of life safety for natural hazards For anyone involved in designing critical facilities understanding how effective the nonstructural earthquake design provisions of ASCESEI 7 are in providing life safety is difficult at best for the minimum of life safety performance Post event performance requirements of critical facilities which are required to support response recovery command and control are beyond minimum code life safe objectives for the earthquake hazard

The focus of this presentation is on lessons learned for actual critical facility performance ranging from moderate to extreme earthquakes in Haiti Japan Central Virginia and and others Shown will be examples of how essential building equipment and their distributed systems performed below at and above ASCESEI 7 nonstructural provisions Emphasis is placed on the key aspects of design and installation that contributed to performance

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Comparison of Static Pile Capacity by CPT Analyses Methods Susheel Kolwalkar PhD PE Project Engineer II I Geotechnical Services Terracon Consultants

The cone penetration test (CPT) which is widely used for soil exploration on a variety of civil engineering projects is now gaining favor for investigating soils that support bridge and highway structures The static CPT is often preferred over the conventional rotary drilling and sampling methods due to similarities between the CPT principles and the load transfer mechanisms in deep foundations The CPT is also considered a less disruptive test from an environmental standpoint since it does not involve any drilling or soil sampling If cone soundings can be successfully obtained to the estimated pile penetration depth the CPT data could be analyzed for estimating static pile capacity There are two major methodologies for using CPT data in pile design namely indirect methods and direct methods Indirect methods use CPT derived soil parameters such as soil friction angle undrained shear strength etc while direct methods use cone resistance values to compute unit toe bearing and side friction resistances A research study was performed at Youngstown State University (YSU) which involved a literature search on selected direct CPT analysis methods used worldwide Subsequently axial static capacity of a single pile was estimated on the basis of each method These capacity values were compared with static load test (SLT) results The CPT data and the SLT results for a two span bridge in Marshal County Indiana were provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) The selected direct CPT analysis methods along with their advantages and limitations will be discussed The variation in the capacity values estimated by the CPT analysis methods and their comparison with the SLT results will also be presented

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Lightweight Concrete Revised Bridge Design Provisions offer New Opportunities Reid W Castrodale President Castrodale Engineering Consultants

Lightweight concrete has been addressed in US bridge design specifications since at least 1973 Provisions for lightweight concrete in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications are similar to the Standard Specifications changing little over the years

In 2015 revisions to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications related to lightweight concrete were approved Earlier the equation for modulus of elasticity of concrete was revised to better represent lightweight concrete and high strength concrete These changes simplify and clarify bridge design using lightweight concrete and may offer some new opportunities for its use

Recent changes to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications their background and the impact that they will have on bridge designs using lightweight concrete will be presented Material properties of lightweight concrete important for the design and performance of bridges including modulus of elasticity splitting tensile strength density compressive strength creep and shrinkage will also be discussed

1200 PM ndash 130 PM (1 PDH) LunchKeynote Address SC Flood Issues amp Response Major General Robert E Livingston Jr PE Adjutant General SC National Guard

1030 AM ndash 1130 and 145 ndash 245 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Smoke Management or Control George H McCall PE McCall amp Son Inc

Elimination of smoke is not realistic ndash so control or management Is there a difference Does the shape and volume of the space matter Push or pull What is a ldquodesign firerdquo How do you conduct acceptance testing FPE toys (testing equipment) System reliability ndash what are the pitfalls Nothing is finished until the paperwork (report) is donehellip

All of your basic questions will be answered in this easy-to-breathe presentation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

145 PM ndash 245 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Stormwater Conveyance Thinking Outside The Drop Shaft Dave Werth Principal Clemson Engineering Hydraulics Inc amp Michael Putnam Senior Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

This presentation will outline the process of designing and modeling a unique dual-inlet vortex drop-shaft structure to be installed in the congested Market Street area in downtown Charleston Project challenges include very limited space and the need to combine two influent sewers into a single vortex drop shaft structure Physical modeling was used to validate the unique design and the modeling process will be presented

ELECTRICAL TRACK

NEC 2014 Fire Pumps Emergency Power Systems and Critical Operations Power Systems Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Ryan Lewis PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will review of the challenges and requirements for the following 2014 NEC articles 695 Fire Pumps 700 Emergency Systems 701 Legally Required Standby Systems 708 Critical Operations Power Systems 728 Fire-Resistive Cable Systems

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Happy Trail Culvert A successful Collaboration Between local and Federal Government John Gast Project Manager Keck amp Wood and Morgan Wolf Biologist US Fish and Wildlife Service

Over the years Lancaster County SC has experience significant flooding associated with aging culverts along County maintained roads In addition these culverts were historically not installed to allow for passage of aquatic species living within the affected waterways To help facilitate these improvements and improve the aquatic habitat Lancaster County has teamed with the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish Passage Program on several culvert replacement projects This presentation will address in detail the process undertaken for the Happy Trail project and what roles the various entities played in the successful completion This presentation will also address opportunities where the communities you serve may be able to team with the US Fish and Wildlife service through the Fish Passage Program to improve aquatic habitat with the added advantage of accomplishing infrastructure improvements

GENERAL TRACK I

3D Technology Update and Advancements for REAL WORLD Applications Kevin Hunter President Simplified Office Systems (SOS)

SOS will provide an overview of the latest advancement in various infused filament printing options that open new applications and possibilities We will also discuss the mega class of 3D printers in detail and the various applications for prototypes and end use parts this technology opens for a variety of markets by printing in up to 1 cubic meter Each attendee will have an opportunity to see part samples from various printing and scanning technologies as well as see several of these devices in action Our samples are real world examples of how 3D printing has changed engineering ndash attendees will see unique parts combining traditional manufacturing methods with 3D printing to unlock new possibilities The goal for this session is provide each attendee with a foundational understanding of a variety of 3D technologies that can be used to develop their own 3D strategy for their operations

GENERAL TRACK II

EMAGINE Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers in South Carolina Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

South Carolinarsquos economy is growing and being driven by advanced manufacturing and technology industries To continue this economic growth in the state we need to inspire more young students and equip them with the skills to fill the workforce pipeline To address this critical issue in South Carolina EMAGINE was founded at Clemson University in 2012 to provide STEM outreach for middle and high school students with the primary goal to inspire more students to pursue STEM careers While formal outreach programs like EMAGINE are making an impact in South Carolina there is tremendous opportunity to further increase this impact by engaging more engineering professionals in their communities This presentation will provide a brief overview of EMAGINE and provide guidance about how engineers can get involved and offer outreach in their communities Presentation participants will also engage in a sample hands-on outreach activity led by EMAGINE team members

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Value Engineering with Helical Piles Jeff C Warchall PE Engineering Manager Kent Companies Inc

This presentation pertains to the methodology used for the design of helical foundation piles and tiebacks Focal points of the presentation include the individual bearing plate method of ultimate bearing capacity calculation buckling concerns in very soft or loose subgrade soils and corrosion considerations

Additionally a number of design examples and case studies will be presented demonstrating the where helical piles can be used to value engineer a project The case studies will incorporate a discussion of site specific problems briefly describe the design of the helical piles and present a side by side comparison with alternate foundation methods Attendees should leave the presentation with a more complete understanding of where helical piles are best used and how they compare with other foundation options such as auger cast piles or stone columns

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Complete Streets 101 Safe Comfortable + Convenient Blake Sanders Associate and Senior Landscape Architect Alta Planning and Design

Complete Streets are not a design prescription or a silver bullet to retrofit every street in the United States but is a high-level policy direction that is intended to change the everyday decision making processes This long-term approach to fixing our vehicular pedestrian and cycling network ensures that our public rights-of-way are planned designed constructed operated and maintained to provide safe access for all users During Complete Streets 101 wersquoll review exactly what Complete Streets include the statistics that back-up these options and specific examples of simple design solutions that could revitalize the way we use Americas towns cities and communities 300 PM ndash 400 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Subsurface Utility Engineering - Market Street Drainage Improvements Scott Smith Senior Project Manager GEL Geophysics LLC and Scott Hildebrand PE Senior Civil Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

Davis amp Floyd Inc is designing a major phase (Division III) of the City of Charlestonrsquos Market Street Drainage Improvement Project In the engineering and subsurface utility arena the historic Market Street area in downtown Charleston is known for its high utility density and for the ages and number of out-of-service utilities as well as other subsurface features which could prove to be conflicts with future construction activities Davis amp Floyd elected to gather extensive subsurface utility information in order to facilitate the design of the project

GEL Geophysics performed a comprehensive SUE Investigation within the project footprint GEL Geophysics and Davis amp Floyd will provide a presentation on the application and benefits of the SUE process for this project with emphasis on the innovative use of 3-D subsurface imaging technology and 3-D SUE deliverables

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ELECTRICAL TRACK

LED Lighting and the Evolving IESNA Lighting Level Recommendations Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Leah Dintelman PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will give an overview of the changes in lighting design practices due to LED light sources Topics will include delivered light color temperature perceived intensity of light sources suggested foot candle levels and energy code watts per square foot requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Value of Construction Engineer Interim Closure of TRU Pad 16 Diana Bowers Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) was tasked with providing interim closure of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted Transuranic (TRU) Pad 16 at the SRNS burial ground Due to a storage drum leak that resulted in contamination of the original concrete pad protective actions were implemented to control the spread of the contamination The work required grouting a sump placing a grout contamination barrier installing a concrete protective barrier in order to dismantle the structure and placing an interim concrete cap on TRU Pad 16 The pad was closed under a RCRA Interim Measures Plan approved by South Carolina Department and Environmental Control This presentation will provide a very brief background of the facility the design challenges and innovations in construction that were implemented to reduce cost improve schedule and enhance constructability Working integrally with Design Engineering and the Burial Grounds Construction Engineering initiated changes and innovations

GENERAL TRACK I

SCRA Applied RampD Collaborative RampD for the State and the Nation Jon Tirpak Executive Director Forging Defense Manufacturing Consortium

SCRA Applied RampD serves the nation and the state through collaborative research and development Examples of RampD consortia will be illustrated for the forging foundry shipbuilding and vertical lift industries Sample programs and projects funded by federal agencies include the application of high strength low alloy steels in girder systems and bridging systems forging modeling weapon system prototyping and work force development RampD management will also be reviewed in investigating developing testing and implementing technology SCRA offers SC based companies to innovate through SC Launch and through SC Innovation Centers Links will be offered to the audience in partnering with SCRA Applied RampD on future projects and programs Perhaps a new consortium will be identified at this premiere engineering event to benefit the Palmetto State

GENERAL TRACK II

Engineering Risk Management Sam Al-Jamal Vice President Infrastructure Consulting amp Engineering

Risk Management is essential for both Manager and Engineers Engineers manage projects (large or small) the risks these projects entail and the people who perform these projects Engineers in management positions have different risk-related responsibilities than the workers they employ It is therefore necessary for engineers (managers and engineers) to understand the process of risk management An engineer might be actively involved in the process itself in various ways ndash identifying hazards analyzing probability of occurrence and severity of consequences assessing the level of risk in relation to company policy or an externally mandated standard or implementing and monitoring risk reduction measures Alternatively an engineer might be faced with decision making on the basis of a qualitative or quantitative risk assessment performed by an outside consultant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

What Caused The Cracks Kurt Heinrichs PE Manager Forensics Engineering Group NOVA Engineering amp Environmental

This presentation will include a description of the latest forensics engineering tools and nondestructive testing techniques to evaluate the cause and extent of structural and waterproofing distress in civil structures A review of the latest testing techniques limitations applications and capabilities will be presented Nondestructive techniques will include

- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) - Ultrasonic testing of concrete and steel materials - Impact Echo testing of concrete - Load Testing - Field Sampling - Crack Mapping - Exploratory Openings - Laboratory Testing

Practical applications of the listed techniques will be presented A few case history projects of the application of the tools through repair design and completion of restoration construction will also be included

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

2015 SC Storm Emergency Culvert Replacements - Rail Applications Chris Beaty Senior Project Engineer Pomona Pipe Products and Tom Lawson PE Senior Regional Sales Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions

The October Storm in South Carolina caused multiple washouts on Rail lines requiring expedited design manufacture and installation of replacement Culverts For the Railroads reopening the lines was crucial Plate structures are ideally suited for emergency bridge and culvert replacements

The process went at a rapid pace The storms washed out the Rail line and Bridge on October 3rd Three days

Difficult Site conditions were continuing challenges during installation Crews constructed the Plate outside of thechannel lifting it and placing them into the stream

This presentation gives a brief recap of the storm the design process for replacing the culverts and the challenges of construction and installation of the new culverts considering the limited access

415 PM ndash 515 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Field Performance of Storm Drainage Systems Shawn R Coombs PE Research Engineer Foltz Concrete Pipe and Precast a division of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common design and installation issues occur throughout the United States which lead to poor performing storm drainage systems This short course will discuss the differences and similarities between rigid and flexible pipe design review areas where design engineers frequently make mistakes and look at field issues that result from poor design inspection and construction practices The presentation will emphasis practical solutions to common issues that result in diminished system service life

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

300 PM ndash 515 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Uses and Limitations of Residential Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13R) Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will review when to use an NFPA 13R sprinkler system limitations in NFPA 13R International Build-ing and Fire Codes on use of these systems how they differ from a NFPA 13 sprinkler system and review the resi-dential design criteria in NFPA 13

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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THURSDAY June 23 2016 35 PDHs Available for the Day

800 AM ndash 500 PM Registration

830 AM ndash 1030 AM SCSPE AnnualBoard Meeting

1045 AM ndash 1200 PM ACEC-SC Annual Board Meeting

1030 AM ndash 1200 PM ASCE-SC Board Meeting

1200 PM ndash 600 PM Trade Show

1200 PM ndash 100 PM Networking Lunch

GENERAL TRACK

100 PM ndash 230 PM (15 PDHs) Engineers Registration Board Panel Discussion and Registration Board Updates SC Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

245 PM ndash 345 PM (1 PDH) Defending the Battery - Design amp Reconstruction of Charlestons Historic Landmark Jim OrsquoConnor Vice President JMT and Frank Newham Senior Engineering Project Manager City of Charleston

Construction of Charlestonrsquos Low Battery wall began in 1909 and consisted of timber pilings a timber deck and concrete wall This system retained approximately 667000 cubic yards of fill to create 47 acres of developable land In the words of then Mayor Rhett the area was to be the ldquobuilding of our City of tomorrow on lines if incomparable beautyrdquo By 1926 the dream of Mayor Rhett became a reality

In 2015 the structure was in such poor condition that the City of Charleston needed to consider strengthening andor replacement options Engineering tasks included topographical and bathymetric surveys utility investigations material and geotechnical sampling structural assessment repairreplacement alternatives accessibility improvements permitting construction documents and a public information campaign As mush preservation effort as engineering undertaking construction of an improved foundation a strengthened wall and improved accessibility along Murray Blvd begins in 2016

400 PM ndash 500 PM (1 PDH) The Panama Canal Expansion Project History Design Construction and Testing James Nehez PE Vice President Fall Line Testing amp Inspection

The Third Set of Locks is a 34 billion dollar project that will result in more than doubling the capacity of the Panama Canal one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World The project incorporates the largest rolling lock gates in the world over eleven stories tall and more than twice the amount of concrete contained in the Hoover Dam The project contains more than eight times the structural steel contained in the Eiffel Tower

This program will present the history purpose and goals of the Panama Canal expansion project from its inception by the United States in 1939 The program will address the challenges of performing engineering services on an international mega project The program will identify the similarities between challenges faced by the current construction and original Canal construction more than 100 years ago

Learn about the challenges and results of obtaining and testing representative concrete core samples of the existing lock structures to determine representative properties of 100 year old concrete mix designs and their impact on current design

500 PM ndash 600 PM Trade Show Reception

600 PM Trade Show Ends

600 PM ndash 700 PM ASCE-SC Reception amp Annual Meeting

Dinner on Your Own

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSOR

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FRIDAY June 24 2016 7 PDHs Available for the Day

730 AM ndash 500 PM Registration

800 AM ndash 400 PM Trade Show

800 - 900 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Specifying Foundation Flood Vents for Building Sustainability Durability and Performance Zach Faulkner Educational Coordinator Smart Vent Products Inc

This session provides insight into the importance of proper foundation flood vents and compliance with Building Codes and FEMA Regulations as well as how they can effectively prevent major damage to buildings due to flooding The course will review applicable codes pertaining to foundation flood venting including a complete review of FEMArsquos Technical Bulletin 1 After the course participants will have a thorough understanding of the difference between non-engineered openings and engineered openings and the important role they play in designing a sustainable structure in addition to how flood vents affect NFIP Flood Insurance Rates

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Your Critical Facility Power after the Disaster ndash Will It Work Philip J Caldwell Edison Expert Schneider Electric

Post disaster performance requirements of emergency power systems for critical facilities required to support response recovery command and control are beyond the code minimum life safe objective for the likely natural hazard To assist the design professional and those responsible for continuity of business performance objectives FEMA engaged top experts in the design profession and emergency power industry to create a resource document to facilitate a performance based discussion with the owner FEMA P-1019 uses real world lessons learned in a minimum of technical detail as a communications tool in the early project conceptual discussions in order to realistically set both project scope and budgets The presenter was a key contributor to FEMA P-1019 published an ASCE engineering textbook on earthquake equipment protection served on US and global earthquake building codes for over 15 years and has conducted post-earthquake and tsunami performance assessments of critical facilities

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Environmental Law Update Leon C Harmon Member of the Firm Nexsen Pruet LLC

The presentation will cover recent developments in the environmental law area that may impact or be of interest to environmental engineering professionals For example in the water area the presentation will address developments regarding the definition of waters of the United States stormwater issues and use of public utility enterprise funds The presentation will also review developments in CERCLA RCRA and the Clean Air Act particularly the new ozone standard These recent developments will address both regulation and case law developments Many of these developments in environmental law will have an impact upon existing industrybusiness in South Carolina as well as economic development in the State

GENERAL TRACK I

Multi-Disciplinary I guess we should plan to be late and over budget Christopher Roberts PE Manager of Design Technology and Luke Perkins EI Stewart Inc

Multi-disciplinary projects are front page material theyre exciting theyre community changing but theres also a painful reality lurking under the surface they require a multitude of software processes and standards This multi-technology reality pushes projects to be over budget late and require copious onsite time during construction This class aims to change the reality of multi-disciplinary project outcomes by presenting a streamlined workflow between Civil 3D InfraWorks and Bentley GeoPak We will walk a project from concept to construction discussing best practices and practical tips for the different software at each step Objective 1 Present a framework for pre-design technology discussion Objective 2 Describe best practices for utilizing technology to work between different stakeholders Objective 3 Discuss how to avoid a digital divide at each project design phase Objective 4 Lay out a strategy for minimizing data loss throughout the course of a project focused between software packages

GENERAL TRACK II

Conflict Resolution Tips to Keep Your Project out of Litigation Robert Hawk and Suzanne Hogg Carlock Copeland amp Stair LLP

The attorneys of Carlock Copeland amp Stair will provide tips and recommendations to help keep your project out of litigation or put you in the best defensive position should litigation arise We will examine a number of potential conflict scenarios and discuss proactive steps you can take to limit your exposure and help resolve issues more efficiently

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Cast in Place - Ground Improvement Elements for Liquefaction Mitigation Morgan NeSmith Director of Engineering Berkel

The importance of seismic design considerations continues to increase in areas of the US where traditionally they have not been considered One of the issues of excessive settlement and excessive structure movement due to lateral spread resulting from the liquefaction of sands below the water table during a seismic event In deep liquefiable sands (below 30-ft to 40-ft and deeper) traditional vibration or soil mixing techniques may prove to be financially and operationally inefficient Drilled displacement systems that densify the sand by mechanically displacing them laterally can be an efficient alternative in this scenario The presentation will provide background on drilled displacement piles and their modification to ground improvement systems including for liquefaction mitigation

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Charleston County Pavement Management Who What When Where amp Why and Pervious Pavement Development of a Local Mix for Local Roads Richard Turner Project and Preservation Program Manager and Eric Adams Pre-construction Program Manager Charleston County

Charleston County Government has been maintaining a Pavement Management System since the mid 90rsquos and it has grown into a sophisticated pavement management database The system is approximately 1750 centerline miles of roadway that covers local municipal roads paved County roads and State secondary roads The system has increased approximately 500 miles over the last twenty years Growth has served as a catalyst for many agencies to look for different ways to utilize limited resources to maintain their road networks Charleston County has moved toward a managing the system through the use of top of the curve and mid-life pavement preservation techniques to more effectively and efficiently manage our network The presentation will provide insight on the growth of our program from how it started where and what treatments have been tested and applied why we think it is so important and the benefits of a managed program

The second part of this presentation will summarize Charleston Countyrsquos efforts to develop and implement a local pervious asphalt pavement mix for low volume rural roads The environmental and cost reducing benefits will be discussed along with details of the mix design development and lessons learned in construction

BRONZE SPONSORS

800 ndash 1015 AM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Fire Protection Design Using UFC 3-600-01 for the DOD Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will familiarize you with the UFC 03-600-01 change 3 Students will learn about credentials required for the engineer working of fire protection systems for the military The class will cover unique requirements found in UFC 3-600-01 compared to civilian codes The class will cover the requirements for the engineer of recordrsquos design drawings and review of the shop drawings

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915 AM ndash 1015 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Milliken Concrete Cloth for Drainage and Erosion Control Steve Neschleba Regional Manager Milliken Infrastructure

Milliken Concrete Cloth (CC) is a new flexible cement impregnated material that hardens when hydrated to form a fire resistant and durable concrete layer CC allows concrete construction without the need for a plant or mixing equipment Simply position the material add water and 24 hours later the result is a 5000 psi compressive strength concrete layer Applications for Concrete Cloth include ditch lining slope protection and erosion control

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Arc Flash Hazards and Electrical System Modeling Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Jim Fann PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session is an overview of electrical system modeling for Arc Flash Hazard Assessments Topics will include IEE 1584 NEW 70 2014 PPE and how available fault currents effect arc flash hazards

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Geophysical Methods for Engineering and Environmental Projects Edward D Billington PG Geophysical Services Manager ESP Associates PA

This presentation will provide an introduction to geophysical techniques used to help characterize subsurface conditions for environmental and engineering problems Methods discussed will include ground-penetrating radar (GPR) electromagnetic induction (EM) electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) seismic refraction and surface wave seismic The discussion will include benefits and limitations of each method plus examples from actual projects such as highways concrete structures hazardous waste sites and landfills Participants will become more familiar with geophysics and gain an understanding of the applicability of each method

GENERAL TRACK I

Standardizing AutoCAD using AutoLISP Christopher Roberts PE Manager of Design Technology Stewart Inc

A simple introduction into the world of AutoLISP and the many ways it can enhance AutoCAD or any of Autodeskrsquos vertical products AutoLISP allows for complete customization of AutoCADrsquos interface commands and process Would you like to have a tool that allows for parking spaces to draw themselves This is a class to attend Interested in how you can limit access to commands for your users yoursquoll learn how AutoLISP is very powerful and has the added benefit of having very little change from version to version This class is considered introductory and no programming or LISP experience is required (although it is always helpful) Learning Objective 1 Learn uses of AutoLISP within AutoCAD using examples of LISP routines in action Learning Objective 2 Learn best practices for creating your own LISP routines for using with AutoCAD Learning Objective 3 Create a keystroke-saving but simple LISP routine Learning Objective 4 Understand load sequence and procedure for distributingusing LISP routine over an entire network of machines

GENERAL TRACK II

Risk Mitigation amp The Claims Process C Daniel Atkinson Associate Wilkes Law Firm PA and Deirdre M Chriss CNA Professional Services

This presentation will provide an overview of the claims process offering the perspective of both the insurer and legal counsel on ways in which engineers can mitigate risk and successfully navigate the claims process

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Webster Road - Assessing Designing and Rebuilding a Failed Retaining Wall Matthew Maxey PE Assistant City Engineer City of Greenville

In the Fall of 2014 a large retaining wall adjacent to Webster Road in Greenville SC failed during a heavy rainfall event that caused widespread flooding damage throughout the City including the loss of life Under emergency circumstances the City was tasked with assessing the cause of the failure and performing an in-house design build reconstruction on the wall The wall repair involved multi-discipline engineering tasks that spanned areas from Forensic Engineering to Transportation Geotechnical Structural Hydraulic Utilities Engineering Environmental Protection Construction and Project Management The project encompassed extensive repairs to Stormwater and Wastewater systems and the protection of a nearby stream in addition to rebuilding the wall and the roadway The project was completed in a total of 12 weeks at a cost of $250000 (versus contractor pricing quote that had come in at $650000)

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Porous Asphalt Pavements Jayson Jordan PE Technical Director SC Asphalt Pavement Association

Porous asphalt pavements offer a powerful tool for stormwater management Proper design and construction of these pavements ensure a reduction in runoff as well promote infiltration which helps cleanse storm water and protect streams

1030 AM ndash 1130 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Construction of Traditional and Thin Lift Asphalt Overlays Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

Pavement resurfacing and preventive maintenance (or preservation) programs comprise a significant portion of the budgets of public works agencies therefore it is important for engineers to develop proper designs and specifications for these types of projects Based on the demand for guidance on this topic the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA) has developed a supplement to the ldquoAsphalt Pavement Design Guide for Low-Volume Roads and Parking Lotsrdquo that provides guidance on traditional and thin lift asphalt overlays in South Carolina This presentation will provide the consultant engineer general contractor and owner with a detailed overview of the best practices for the design materials selection specification and construction of traditional and thin lift asphalt overlays for resurfacing and preservation projects

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Analyzing Materials Failures Jennifer Hydrick

When a part breaks we often replace it and keep going If itrsquos expensive there may be discussion about whether the manufacturer or designer may be at fault Either way it can be very worthwhile to take a little time to observe how the piece failed in order to learn more about why it failed

Learn techniques for identifying and quantifying a materials failure Wersquoll discuss types of failure indicators on the fracture surface basic techniques for analysis and how to use the information provided by the material to help identify the problem Work through a case study involving failure of a major electrical component at a power plant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Biofiltration and Filterra Alex MacLeod Product Manager Biofiltration and Chris Landt Regional Regulatory Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Stormwater treatment has evolved greatly over the past 25-years to adapt to changing water quality criteria watershed management plans and land development patterns In jurisdictions where stormwater regulations were once satisfied via peak attenuation and TSS removal new rules may additionally require nutrient removal and preservation of natural landscaped areas Stormwater treatment device manufacturers have responded with new product developments to engineer hydrodynamic separators screening devices and membrane media filters that can be capable of removing even dissolved pollutant constituents However such devices are not always viewed as being compatible with low impact development or green infrastructure practices Separately rain gardens bioswales or other vegetated filtration areas may achieve water quality goals but can be maintenance intensive and limited in treatment flowrate capability Biofilters such as the Filterra are filling a specification gap by providing high efficiency high treatment flow rate biofiltration for TSS nitrogen and phosphorous while simplifying maintenance This presentation will contrast the Filterra to common landscape biofiltration practices

GENERAL TRACK I

Urban Search amp Rescue Whatrsquos in it for You Gregory Parsons Principal Engineer Builders Engineering Corp

The South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 (SC-TF1) is the states largest and most highly trained search and rescue asset It mobilizes within six hours of notification by gathering at the headquarters north of Columbia SC-TF1 typically responds as a truck caravan However it also has the ability to respond using military air transportation SC-TF1 deploys as a fully self-sustained unit not requiring any resources other than a staging area The task force supports structural collapse disaster triage wide area assessment wide area search swift water and aerial rescue SC-TF1 has four canine teams a medical team and a Structural Engineer This presentation will address general information about the team the role and responsibilities of the USAR Structural Engineer and how interested engineers may get involved The information will be presented by using real examples of the speakerrsquos experience with the Team The presentation will be entertaining and informative for all who attend

GENERAL TRACK II

Your Critical Facility After the Earthquake - Will It Work Philip J Caldwell Edison Expert Schneider Electric

Building codes have evolved over time to provide a minimum level of life safety for natural hazards For anyone involved in designing critical facilities understanding how effective the nonstructural earthquake design provisions of ASCESEI 7 are in providing life safety is difficult at best for the minimum of life safety performance Post event performance requirements of critical facilities which are required to support response recovery command and control are beyond minimum code life safe objectives for the earthquake hazard

The focus of this presentation is on lessons learned for actual critical facility performance ranging from moderate to extreme earthquakes in Haiti Japan Central Virginia and and others Shown will be examples of how essential building equipment and their distributed systems performed below at and above ASCESEI 7 nonstructural provisions Emphasis is placed on the key aspects of design and installation that contributed to performance

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Comparison of Static Pile Capacity by CPT Analyses Methods Susheel Kolwalkar PhD PE Project Engineer II I Geotechnical Services Terracon Consultants

The cone penetration test (CPT) which is widely used for soil exploration on a variety of civil engineering projects is now gaining favor for investigating soils that support bridge and highway structures The static CPT is often preferred over the conventional rotary drilling and sampling methods due to similarities between the CPT principles and the load transfer mechanisms in deep foundations The CPT is also considered a less disruptive test from an environmental standpoint since it does not involve any drilling or soil sampling If cone soundings can be successfully obtained to the estimated pile penetration depth the CPT data could be analyzed for estimating static pile capacity There are two major methodologies for using CPT data in pile design namely indirect methods and direct methods Indirect methods use CPT derived soil parameters such as soil friction angle undrained shear strength etc while direct methods use cone resistance values to compute unit toe bearing and side friction resistances A research study was performed at Youngstown State University (YSU) which involved a literature search on selected direct CPT analysis methods used worldwide Subsequently axial static capacity of a single pile was estimated on the basis of each method These capacity values were compared with static load test (SLT) results The CPT data and the SLT results for a two span bridge in Marshal County Indiana were provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) The selected direct CPT analysis methods along with their advantages and limitations will be discussed The variation in the capacity values estimated by the CPT analysis methods and their comparison with the SLT results will also be presented

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Lightweight Concrete Revised Bridge Design Provisions offer New Opportunities Reid W Castrodale President Castrodale Engineering Consultants

Lightweight concrete has been addressed in US bridge design specifications since at least 1973 Provisions for lightweight concrete in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications are similar to the Standard Specifications changing little over the years

In 2015 revisions to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications related to lightweight concrete were approved Earlier the equation for modulus of elasticity of concrete was revised to better represent lightweight concrete and high strength concrete These changes simplify and clarify bridge design using lightweight concrete and may offer some new opportunities for its use

Recent changes to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications their background and the impact that they will have on bridge designs using lightweight concrete will be presented Material properties of lightweight concrete important for the design and performance of bridges including modulus of elasticity splitting tensile strength density compressive strength creep and shrinkage will also be discussed

1200 PM ndash 130 PM (1 PDH) LunchKeynote Address SC Flood Issues amp Response Major General Robert E Livingston Jr PE Adjutant General SC National Guard

1030 AM ndash 1130 and 145 ndash 245 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Smoke Management or Control George H McCall PE McCall amp Son Inc

Elimination of smoke is not realistic ndash so control or management Is there a difference Does the shape and volume of the space matter Push or pull What is a ldquodesign firerdquo How do you conduct acceptance testing FPE toys (testing equipment) System reliability ndash what are the pitfalls Nothing is finished until the paperwork (report) is donehellip

All of your basic questions will be answered in this easy-to-breathe presentation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

145 PM ndash 245 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Stormwater Conveyance Thinking Outside The Drop Shaft Dave Werth Principal Clemson Engineering Hydraulics Inc amp Michael Putnam Senior Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

This presentation will outline the process of designing and modeling a unique dual-inlet vortex drop-shaft structure to be installed in the congested Market Street area in downtown Charleston Project challenges include very limited space and the need to combine two influent sewers into a single vortex drop shaft structure Physical modeling was used to validate the unique design and the modeling process will be presented

ELECTRICAL TRACK

NEC 2014 Fire Pumps Emergency Power Systems and Critical Operations Power Systems Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Ryan Lewis PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will review of the challenges and requirements for the following 2014 NEC articles 695 Fire Pumps 700 Emergency Systems 701 Legally Required Standby Systems 708 Critical Operations Power Systems 728 Fire-Resistive Cable Systems

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Happy Trail Culvert A successful Collaboration Between local and Federal Government John Gast Project Manager Keck amp Wood and Morgan Wolf Biologist US Fish and Wildlife Service

Over the years Lancaster County SC has experience significant flooding associated with aging culverts along County maintained roads In addition these culverts were historically not installed to allow for passage of aquatic species living within the affected waterways To help facilitate these improvements and improve the aquatic habitat Lancaster County has teamed with the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish Passage Program on several culvert replacement projects This presentation will address in detail the process undertaken for the Happy Trail project and what roles the various entities played in the successful completion This presentation will also address opportunities where the communities you serve may be able to team with the US Fish and Wildlife service through the Fish Passage Program to improve aquatic habitat with the added advantage of accomplishing infrastructure improvements

GENERAL TRACK I

3D Technology Update and Advancements for REAL WORLD Applications Kevin Hunter President Simplified Office Systems (SOS)

SOS will provide an overview of the latest advancement in various infused filament printing options that open new applications and possibilities We will also discuss the mega class of 3D printers in detail and the various applications for prototypes and end use parts this technology opens for a variety of markets by printing in up to 1 cubic meter Each attendee will have an opportunity to see part samples from various printing and scanning technologies as well as see several of these devices in action Our samples are real world examples of how 3D printing has changed engineering ndash attendees will see unique parts combining traditional manufacturing methods with 3D printing to unlock new possibilities The goal for this session is provide each attendee with a foundational understanding of a variety of 3D technologies that can be used to develop their own 3D strategy for their operations

GENERAL TRACK II

EMAGINE Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers in South Carolina Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

South Carolinarsquos economy is growing and being driven by advanced manufacturing and technology industries To continue this economic growth in the state we need to inspire more young students and equip them with the skills to fill the workforce pipeline To address this critical issue in South Carolina EMAGINE was founded at Clemson University in 2012 to provide STEM outreach for middle and high school students with the primary goal to inspire more students to pursue STEM careers While formal outreach programs like EMAGINE are making an impact in South Carolina there is tremendous opportunity to further increase this impact by engaging more engineering professionals in their communities This presentation will provide a brief overview of EMAGINE and provide guidance about how engineers can get involved and offer outreach in their communities Presentation participants will also engage in a sample hands-on outreach activity led by EMAGINE team members

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Value Engineering with Helical Piles Jeff C Warchall PE Engineering Manager Kent Companies Inc

This presentation pertains to the methodology used for the design of helical foundation piles and tiebacks Focal points of the presentation include the individual bearing plate method of ultimate bearing capacity calculation buckling concerns in very soft or loose subgrade soils and corrosion considerations

Additionally a number of design examples and case studies will be presented demonstrating the where helical piles can be used to value engineer a project The case studies will incorporate a discussion of site specific problems briefly describe the design of the helical piles and present a side by side comparison with alternate foundation methods Attendees should leave the presentation with a more complete understanding of where helical piles are best used and how they compare with other foundation options such as auger cast piles or stone columns

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Complete Streets 101 Safe Comfortable + Convenient Blake Sanders Associate and Senior Landscape Architect Alta Planning and Design

Complete Streets are not a design prescription or a silver bullet to retrofit every street in the United States but is a high-level policy direction that is intended to change the everyday decision making processes This long-term approach to fixing our vehicular pedestrian and cycling network ensures that our public rights-of-way are planned designed constructed operated and maintained to provide safe access for all users During Complete Streets 101 wersquoll review exactly what Complete Streets include the statistics that back-up these options and specific examples of simple design solutions that could revitalize the way we use Americas towns cities and communities 300 PM ndash 400 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Subsurface Utility Engineering - Market Street Drainage Improvements Scott Smith Senior Project Manager GEL Geophysics LLC and Scott Hildebrand PE Senior Civil Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

Davis amp Floyd Inc is designing a major phase (Division III) of the City of Charlestonrsquos Market Street Drainage Improvement Project In the engineering and subsurface utility arena the historic Market Street area in downtown Charleston is known for its high utility density and for the ages and number of out-of-service utilities as well as other subsurface features which could prove to be conflicts with future construction activities Davis amp Floyd elected to gather extensive subsurface utility information in order to facilitate the design of the project

GEL Geophysics performed a comprehensive SUE Investigation within the project footprint GEL Geophysics and Davis amp Floyd will provide a presentation on the application and benefits of the SUE process for this project with emphasis on the innovative use of 3-D subsurface imaging technology and 3-D SUE deliverables

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ELECTRICAL TRACK

LED Lighting and the Evolving IESNA Lighting Level Recommendations Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Leah Dintelman PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will give an overview of the changes in lighting design practices due to LED light sources Topics will include delivered light color temperature perceived intensity of light sources suggested foot candle levels and energy code watts per square foot requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Value of Construction Engineer Interim Closure of TRU Pad 16 Diana Bowers Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) was tasked with providing interim closure of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted Transuranic (TRU) Pad 16 at the SRNS burial ground Due to a storage drum leak that resulted in contamination of the original concrete pad protective actions were implemented to control the spread of the contamination The work required grouting a sump placing a grout contamination barrier installing a concrete protective barrier in order to dismantle the structure and placing an interim concrete cap on TRU Pad 16 The pad was closed under a RCRA Interim Measures Plan approved by South Carolina Department and Environmental Control This presentation will provide a very brief background of the facility the design challenges and innovations in construction that were implemented to reduce cost improve schedule and enhance constructability Working integrally with Design Engineering and the Burial Grounds Construction Engineering initiated changes and innovations

GENERAL TRACK I

SCRA Applied RampD Collaborative RampD for the State and the Nation Jon Tirpak Executive Director Forging Defense Manufacturing Consortium

SCRA Applied RampD serves the nation and the state through collaborative research and development Examples of RampD consortia will be illustrated for the forging foundry shipbuilding and vertical lift industries Sample programs and projects funded by federal agencies include the application of high strength low alloy steels in girder systems and bridging systems forging modeling weapon system prototyping and work force development RampD management will also be reviewed in investigating developing testing and implementing technology SCRA offers SC based companies to innovate through SC Launch and through SC Innovation Centers Links will be offered to the audience in partnering with SCRA Applied RampD on future projects and programs Perhaps a new consortium will be identified at this premiere engineering event to benefit the Palmetto State

GENERAL TRACK II

Engineering Risk Management Sam Al-Jamal Vice President Infrastructure Consulting amp Engineering

Risk Management is essential for both Manager and Engineers Engineers manage projects (large or small) the risks these projects entail and the people who perform these projects Engineers in management positions have different risk-related responsibilities than the workers they employ It is therefore necessary for engineers (managers and engineers) to understand the process of risk management An engineer might be actively involved in the process itself in various ways ndash identifying hazards analyzing probability of occurrence and severity of consequences assessing the level of risk in relation to company policy or an externally mandated standard or implementing and monitoring risk reduction measures Alternatively an engineer might be faced with decision making on the basis of a qualitative or quantitative risk assessment performed by an outside consultant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

What Caused The Cracks Kurt Heinrichs PE Manager Forensics Engineering Group NOVA Engineering amp Environmental

This presentation will include a description of the latest forensics engineering tools and nondestructive testing techniques to evaluate the cause and extent of structural and waterproofing distress in civil structures A review of the latest testing techniques limitations applications and capabilities will be presented Nondestructive techniques will include

- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) - Ultrasonic testing of concrete and steel materials - Impact Echo testing of concrete - Load Testing - Field Sampling - Crack Mapping - Exploratory Openings - Laboratory Testing

Practical applications of the listed techniques will be presented A few case history projects of the application of the tools through repair design and completion of restoration construction will also be included

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

2015 SC Storm Emergency Culvert Replacements - Rail Applications Chris Beaty Senior Project Engineer Pomona Pipe Products and Tom Lawson PE Senior Regional Sales Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions

The October Storm in South Carolina caused multiple washouts on Rail lines requiring expedited design manufacture and installation of replacement Culverts For the Railroads reopening the lines was crucial Plate structures are ideally suited for emergency bridge and culvert replacements

The process went at a rapid pace The storms washed out the Rail line and Bridge on October 3rd Three days

Difficult Site conditions were continuing challenges during installation Crews constructed the Plate outside of thechannel lifting it and placing them into the stream

This presentation gives a brief recap of the storm the design process for replacing the culverts and the challenges of construction and installation of the new culverts considering the limited access

415 PM ndash 515 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Field Performance of Storm Drainage Systems Shawn R Coombs PE Research Engineer Foltz Concrete Pipe and Precast a division of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common design and installation issues occur throughout the United States which lead to poor performing storm drainage systems This short course will discuss the differences and similarities between rigid and flexible pipe design review areas where design engineers frequently make mistakes and look at field issues that result from poor design inspection and construction practices The presentation will emphasis practical solutions to common issues that result in diminished system service life

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

300 PM ndash 515 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Uses and Limitations of Residential Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13R) Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will review when to use an NFPA 13R sprinkler system limitations in NFPA 13R International Build-ing and Fire Codes on use of these systems how they differ from a NFPA 13 sprinkler system and review the resi-dential design criteria in NFPA 13

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

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____________

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Charleston Airport

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____________

CONTACT

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SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

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1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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730 AM ndash 500 PM Registration

800 AM ndash 400 PM Trade Show

800 - 900 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Specifying Foundation Flood Vents for Building Sustainability Durability and Performance Zach Faulkner Educational Coordinator Smart Vent Products Inc

This session provides insight into the importance of proper foundation flood vents and compliance with Building Codes and FEMA Regulations as well as how they can effectively prevent major damage to buildings due to flooding The course will review applicable codes pertaining to foundation flood venting including a complete review of FEMArsquos Technical Bulletin 1 After the course participants will have a thorough understanding of the difference between non-engineered openings and engineered openings and the important role they play in designing a sustainable structure in addition to how flood vents affect NFIP Flood Insurance Rates

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Your Critical Facility Power after the Disaster ndash Will It Work Philip J Caldwell Edison Expert Schneider Electric

Post disaster performance requirements of emergency power systems for critical facilities required to support response recovery command and control are beyond the code minimum life safe objective for the likely natural hazard To assist the design professional and those responsible for continuity of business performance objectives FEMA engaged top experts in the design profession and emergency power industry to create a resource document to facilitate a performance based discussion with the owner FEMA P-1019 uses real world lessons learned in a minimum of technical detail as a communications tool in the early project conceptual discussions in order to realistically set both project scope and budgets The presenter was a key contributor to FEMA P-1019 published an ASCE engineering textbook on earthquake equipment protection served on US and global earthquake building codes for over 15 years and has conducted post-earthquake and tsunami performance assessments of critical facilities

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Environmental Law Update Leon C Harmon Member of the Firm Nexsen Pruet LLC

The presentation will cover recent developments in the environmental law area that may impact or be of interest to environmental engineering professionals For example in the water area the presentation will address developments regarding the definition of waters of the United States stormwater issues and use of public utility enterprise funds The presentation will also review developments in CERCLA RCRA and the Clean Air Act particularly the new ozone standard These recent developments will address both regulation and case law developments Many of these developments in environmental law will have an impact upon existing industrybusiness in South Carolina as well as economic development in the State

GENERAL TRACK I

Multi-Disciplinary I guess we should plan to be late and over budget Christopher Roberts PE Manager of Design Technology and Luke Perkins EI Stewart Inc

Multi-disciplinary projects are front page material theyre exciting theyre community changing but theres also a painful reality lurking under the surface they require a multitude of software processes and standards This multi-technology reality pushes projects to be over budget late and require copious onsite time during construction This class aims to change the reality of multi-disciplinary project outcomes by presenting a streamlined workflow between Civil 3D InfraWorks and Bentley GeoPak We will walk a project from concept to construction discussing best practices and practical tips for the different software at each step Objective 1 Present a framework for pre-design technology discussion Objective 2 Describe best practices for utilizing technology to work between different stakeholders Objective 3 Discuss how to avoid a digital divide at each project design phase Objective 4 Lay out a strategy for minimizing data loss throughout the course of a project focused between software packages

GENERAL TRACK II

Conflict Resolution Tips to Keep Your Project out of Litigation Robert Hawk and Suzanne Hogg Carlock Copeland amp Stair LLP

The attorneys of Carlock Copeland amp Stair will provide tips and recommendations to help keep your project out of litigation or put you in the best defensive position should litigation arise We will examine a number of potential conflict scenarios and discuss proactive steps you can take to limit your exposure and help resolve issues more efficiently

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Cast in Place - Ground Improvement Elements for Liquefaction Mitigation Morgan NeSmith Director of Engineering Berkel

The importance of seismic design considerations continues to increase in areas of the US where traditionally they have not been considered One of the issues of excessive settlement and excessive structure movement due to lateral spread resulting from the liquefaction of sands below the water table during a seismic event In deep liquefiable sands (below 30-ft to 40-ft and deeper) traditional vibration or soil mixing techniques may prove to be financially and operationally inefficient Drilled displacement systems that densify the sand by mechanically displacing them laterally can be an efficient alternative in this scenario The presentation will provide background on drilled displacement piles and their modification to ground improvement systems including for liquefaction mitigation

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Charleston County Pavement Management Who What When Where amp Why and Pervious Pavement Development of a Local Mix for Local Roads Richard Turner Project and Preservation Program Manager and Eric Adams Pre-construction Program Manager Charleston County

Charleston County Government has been maintaining a Pavement Management System since the mid 90rsquos and it has grown into a sophisticated pavement management database The system is approximately 1750 centerline miles of roadway that covers local municipal roads paved County roads and State secondary roads The system has increased approximately 500 miles over the last twenty years Growth has served as a catalyst for many agencies to look for different ways to utilize limited resources to maintain their road networks Charleston County has moved toward a managing the system through the use of top of the curve and mid-life pavement preservation techniques to more effectively and efficiently manage our network The presentation will provide insight on the growth of our program from how it started where and what treatments have been tested and applied why we think it is so important and the benefits of a managed program

The second part of this presentation will summarize Charleston Countyrsquos efforts to develop and implement a local pervious asphalt pavement mix for low volume rural roads The environmental and cost reducing benefits will be discussed along with details of the mix design development and lessons learned in construction

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800 ndash 1015 AM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Fire Protection Design Using UFC 3-600-01 for the DOD Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will familiarize you with the UFC 03-600-01 change 3 Students will learn about credentials required for the engineer working of fire protection systems for the military The class will cover unique requirements found in UFC 3-600-01 compared to civilian codes The class will cover the requirements for the engineer of recordrsquos design drawings and review of the shop drawings

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915 AM ndash 1015 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Milliken Concrete Cloth for Drainage and Erosion Control Steve Neschleba Regional Manager Milliken Infrastructure

Milliken Concrete Cloth (CC) is a new flexible cement impregnated material that hardens when hydrated to form a fire resistant and durable concrete layer CC allows concrete construction without the need for a plant or mixing equipment Simply position the material add water and 24 hours later the result is a 5000 psi compressive strength concrete layer Applications for Concrete Cloth include ditch lining slope protection and erosion control

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Arc Flash Hazards and Electrical System Modeling Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Jim Fann PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session is an overview of electrical system modeling for Arc Flash Hazard Assessments Topics will include IEE 1584 NEW 70 2014 PPE and how available fault currents effect arc flash hazards

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Geophysical Methods for Engineering and Environmental Projects Edward D Billington PG Geophysical Services Manager ESP Associates PA

This presentation will provide an introduction to geophysical techniques used to help characterize subsurface conditions for environmental and engineering problems Methods discussed will include ground-penetrating radar (GPR) electromagnetic induction (EM) electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) seismic refraction and surface wave seismic The discussion will include benefits and limitations of each method plus examples from actual projects such as highways concrete structures hazardous waste sites and landfills Participants will become more familiar with geophysics and gain an understanding of the applicability of each method

GENERAL TRACK I

Standardizing AutoCAD using AutoLISP Christopher Roberts PE Manager of Design Technology Stewart Inc

A simple introduction into the world of AutoLISP and the many ways it can enhance AutoCAD or any of Autodeskrsquos vertical products AutoLISP allows for complete customization of AutoCADrsquos interface commands and process Would you like to have a tool that allows for parking spaces to draw themselves This is a class to attend Interested in how you can limit access to commands for your users yoursquoll learn how AutoLISP is very powerful and has the added benefit of having very little change from version to version This class is considered introductory and no programming or LISP experience is required (although it is always helpful) Learning Objective 1 Learn uses of AutoLISP within AutoCAD using examples of LISP routines in action Learning Objective 2 Learn best practices for creating your own LISP routines for using with AutoCAD Learning Objective 3 Create a keystroke-saving but simple LISP routine Learning Objective 4 Understand load sequence and procedure for distributingusing LISP routine over an entire network of machines

GENERAL TRACK II

Risk Mitigation amp The Claims Process C Daniel Atkinson Associate Wilkes Law Firm PA and Deirdre M Chriss CNA Professional Services

This presentation will provide an overview of the claims process offering the perspective of both the insurer and legal counsel on ways in which engineers can mitigate risk and successfully navigate the claims process

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Webster Road - Assessing Designing and Rebuilding a Failed Retaining Wall Matthew Maxey PE Assistant City Engineer City of Greenville

In the Fall of 2014 a large retaining wall adjacent to Webster Road in Greenville SC failed during a heavy rainfall event that caused widespread flooding damage throughout the City including the loss of life Under emergency circumstances the City was tasked with assessing the cause of the failure and performing an in-house design build reconstruction on the wall The wall repair involved multi-discipline engineering tasks that spanned areas from Forensic Engineering to Transportation Geotechnical Structural Hydraulic Utilities Engineering Environmental Protection Construction and Project Management The project encompassed extensive repairs to Stormwater and Wastewater systems and the protection of a nearby stream in addition to rebuilding the wall and the roadway The project was completed in a total of 12 weeks at a cost of $250000 (versus contractor pricing quote that had come in at $650000)

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Porous Asphalt Pavements Jayson Jordan PE Technical Director SC Asphalt Pavement Association

Porous asphalt pavements offer a powerful tool for stormwater management Proper design and construction of these pavements ensure a reduction in runoff as well promote infiltration which helps cleanse storm water and protect streams

1030 AM ndash 1130 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Construction of Traditional and Thin Lift Asphalt Overlays Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

Pavement resurfacing and preventive maintenance (or preservation) programs comprise a significant portion of the budgets of public works agencies therefore it is important for engineers to develop proper designs and specifications for these types of projects Based on the demand for guidance on this topic the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA) has developed a supplement to the ldquoAsphalt Pavement Design Guide for Low-Volume Roads and Parking Lotsrdquo that provides guidance on traditional and thin lift asphalt overlays in South Carolina This presentation will provide the consultant engineer general contractor and owner with a detailed overview of the best practices for the design materials selection specification and construction of traditional and thin lift asphalt overlays for resurfacing and preservation projects

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Analyzing Materials Failures Jennifer Hydrick

When a part breaks we often replace it and keep going If itrsquos expensive there may be discussion about whether the manufacturer or designer may be at fault Either way it can be very worthwhile to take a little time to observe how the piece failed in order to learn more about why it failed

Learn techniques for identifying and quantifying a materials failure Wersquoll discuss types of failure indicators on the fracture surface basic techniques for analysis and how to use the information provided by the material to help identify the problem Work through a case study involving failure of a major electrical component at a power plant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Biofiltration and Filterra Alex MacLeod Product Manager Biofiltration and Chris Landt Regional Regulatory Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Stormwater treatment has evolved greatly over the past 25-years to adapt to changing water quality criteria watershed management plans and land development patterns In jurisdictions where stormwater regulations were once satisfied via peak attenuation and TSS removal new rules may additionally require nutrient removal and preservation of natural landscaped areas Stormwater treatment device manufacturers have responded with new product developments to engineer hydrodynamic separators screening devices and membrane media filters that can be capable of removing even dissolved pollutant constituents However such devices are not always viewed as being compatible with low impact development or green infrastructure practices Separately rain gardens bioswales or other vegetated filtration areas may achieve water quality goals but can be maintenance intensive and limited in treatment flowrate capability Biofilters such as the Filterra are filling a specification gap by providing high efficiency high treatment flow rate biofiltration for TSS nitrogen and phosphorous while simplifying maintenance This presentation will contrast the Filterra to common landscape biofiltration practices

GENERAL TRACK I

Urban Search amp Rescue Whatrsquos in it for You Gregory Parsons Principal Engineer Builders Engineering Corp

The South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 (SC-TF1) is the states largest and most highly trained search and rescue asset It mobilizes within six hours of notification by gathering at the headquarters north of Columbia SC-TF1 typically responds as a truck caravan However it also has the ability to respond using military air transportation SC-TF1 deploys as a fully self-sustained unit not requiring any resources other than a staging area The task force supports structural collapse disaster triage wide area assessment wide area search swift water and aerial rescue SC-TF1 has four canine teams a medical team and a Structural Engineer This presentation will address general information about the team the role and responsibilities of the USAR Structural Engineer and how interested engineers may get involved The information will be presented by using real examples of the speakerrsquos experience with the Team The presentation will be entertaining and informative for all who attend

GENERAL TRACK II

Your Critical Facility After the Earthquake - Will It Work Philip J Caldwell Edison Expert Schneider Electric

Building codes have evolved over time to provide a minimum level of life safety for natural hazards For anyone involved in designing critical facilities understanding how effective the nonstructural earthquake design provisions of ASCESEI 7 are in providing life safety is difficult at best for the minimum of life safety performance Post event performance requirements of critical facilities which are required to support response recovery command and control are beyond minimum code life safe objectives for the earthquake hazard

The focus of this presentation is on lessons learned for actual critical facility performance ranging from moderate to extreme earthquakes in Haiti Japan Central Virginia and and others Shown will be examples of how essential building equipment and their distributed systems performed below at and above ASCESEI 7 nonstructural provisions Emphasis is placed on the key aspects of design and installation that contributed to performance

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Comparison of Static Pile Capacity by CPT Analyses Methods Susheel Kolwalkar PhD PE Project Engineer II I Geotechnical Services Terracon Consultants

The cone penetration test (CPT) which is widely used for soil exploration on a variety of civil engineering projects is now gaining favor for investigating soils that support bridge and highway structures The static CPT is often preferred over the conventional rotary drilling and sampling methods due to similarities between the CPT principles and the load transfer mechanisms in deep foundations The CPT is also considered a less disruptive test from an environmental standpoint since it does not involve any drilling or soil sampling If cone soundings can be successfully obtained to the estimated pile penetration depth the CPT data could be analyzed for estimating static pile capacity There are two major methodologies for using CPT data in pile design namely indirect methods and direct methods Indirect methods use CPT derived soil parameters such as soil friction angle undrained shear strength etc while direct methods use cone resistance values to compute unit toe bearing and side friction resistances A research study was performed at Youngstown State University (YSU) which involved a literature search on selected direct CPT analysis methods used worldwide Subsequently axial static capacity of a single pile was estimated on the basis of each method These capacity values were compared with static load test (SLT) results The CPT data and the SLT results for a two span bridge in Marshal County Indiana were provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) The selected direct CPT analysis methods along with their advantages and limitations will be discussed The variation in the capacity values estimated by the CPT analysis methods and their comparison with the SLT results will also be presented

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Lightweight Concrete Revised Bridge Design Provisions offer New Opportunities Reid W Castrodale President Castrodale Engineering Consultants

Lightweight concrete has been addressed in US bridge design specifications since at least 1973 Provisions for lightweight concrete in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications are similar to the Standard Specifications changing little over the years

In 2015 revisions to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications related to lightweight concrete were approved Earlier the equation for modulus of elasticity of concrete was revised to better represent lightweight concrete and high strength concrete These changes simplify and clarify bridge design using lightweight concrete and may offer some new opportunities for its use

Recent changes to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications their background and the impact that they will have on bridge designs using lightweight concrete will be presented Material properties of lightweight concrete important for the design and performance of bridges including modulus of elasticity splitting tensile strength density compressive strength creep and shrinkage will also be discussed

1200 PM ndash 130 PM (1 PDH) LunchKeynote Address SC Flood Issues amp Response Major General Robert E Livingston Jr PE Adjutant General SC National Guard

1030 AM ndash 1130 and 145 ndash 245 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Smoke Management or Control George H McCall PE McCall amp Son Inc

Elimination of smoke is not realistic ndash so control or management Is there a difference Does the shape and volume of the space matter Push or pull What is a ldquodesign firerdquo How do you conduct acceptance testing FPE toys (testing equipment) System reliability ndash what are the pitfalls Nothing is finished until the paperwork (report) is donehellip

All of your basic questions will be answered in this easy-to-breathe presentation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

145 PM ndash 245 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Stormwater Conveyance Thinking Outside The Drop Shaft Dave Werth Principal Clemson Engineering Hydraulics Inc amp Michael Putnam Senior Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

This presentation will outline the process of designing and modeling a unique dual-inlet vortex drop-shaft structure to be installed in the congested Market Street area in downtown Charleston Project challenges include very limited space and the need to combine two influent sewers into a single vortex drop shaft structure Physical modeling was used to validate the unique design and the modeling process will be presented

ELECTRICAL TRACK

NEC 2014 Fire Pumps Emergency Power Systems and Critical Operations Power Systems Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Ryan Lewis PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will review of the challenges and requirements for the following 2014 NEC articles 695 Fire Pumps 700 Emergency Systems 701 Legally Required Standby Systems 708 Critical Operations Power Systems 728 Fire-Resistive Cable Systems

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Happy Trail Culvert A successful Collaboration Between local and Federal Government John Gast Project Manager Keck amp Wood and Morgan Wolf Biologist US Fish and Wildlife Service

Over the years Lancaster County SC has experience significant flooding associated with aging culverts along County maintained roads In addition these culverts were historically not installed to allow for passage of aquatic species living within the affected waterways To help facilitate these improvements and improve the aquatic habitat Lancaster County has teamed with the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish Passage Program on several culvert replacement projects This presentation will address in detail the process undertaken for the Happy Trail project and what roles the various entities played in the successful completion This presentation will also address opportunities where the communities you serve may be able to team with the US Fish and Wildlife service through the Fish Passage Program to improve aquatic habitat with the added advantage of accomplishing infrastructure improvements

GENERAL TRACK I

3D Technology Update and Advancements for REAL WORLD Applications Kevin Hunter President Simplified Office Systems (SOS)

SOS will provide an overview of the latest advancement in various infused filament printing options that open new applications and possibilities We will also discuss the mega class of 3D printers in detail and the various applications for prototypes and end use parts this technology opens for a variety of markets by printing in up to 1 cubic meter Each attendee will have an opportunity to see part samples from various printing and scanning technologies as well as see several of these devices in action Our samples are real world examples of how 3D printing has changed engineering ndash attendees will see unique parts combining traditional manufacturing methods with 3D printing to unlock new possibilities The goal for this session is provide each attendee with a foundational understanding of a variety of 3D technologies that can be used to develop their own 3D strategy for their operations

GENERAL TRACK II

EMAGINE Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers in South Carolina Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

South Carolinarsquos economy is growing and being driven by advanced manufacturing and technology industries To continue this economic growth in the state we need to inspire more young students and equip them with the skills to fill the workforce pipeline To address this critical issue in South Carolina EMAGINE was founded at Clemson University in 2012 to provide STEM outreach for middle and high school students with the primary goal to inspire more students to pursue STEM careers While formal outreach programs like EMAGINE are making an impact in South Carolina there is tremendous opportunity to further increase this impact by engaging more engineering professionals in their communities This presentation will provide a brief overview of EMAGINE and provide guidance about how engineers can get involved and offer outreach in their communities Presentation participants will also engage in a sample hands-on outreach activity led by EMAGINE team members

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Value Engineering with Helical Piles Jeff C Warchall PE Engineering Manager Kent Companies Inc

This presentation pertains to the methodology used for the design of helical foundation piles and tiebacks Focal points of the presentation include the individual bearing plate method of ultimate bearing capacity calculation buckling concerns in very soft or loose subgrade soils and corrosion considerations

Additionally a number of design examples and case studies will be presented demonstrating the where helical piles can be used to value engineer a project The case studies will incorporate a discussion of site specific problems briefly describe the design of the helical piles and present a side by side comparison with alternate foundation methods Attendees should leave the presentation with a more complete understanding of where helical piles are best used and how they compare with other foundation options such as auger cast piles or stone columns

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Complete Streets 101 Safe Comfortable + Convenient Blake Sanders Associate and Senior Landscape Architect Alta Planning and Design

Complete Streets are not a design prescription or a silver bullet to retrofit every street in the United States but is a high-level policy direction that is intended to change the everyday decision making processes This long-term approach to fixing our vehicular pedestrian and cycling network ensures that our public rights-of-way are planned designed constructed operated and maintained to provide safe access for all users During Complete Streets 101 wersquoll review exactly what Complete Streets include the statistics that back-up these options and specific examples of simple design solutions that could revitalize the way we use Americas towns cities and communities 300 PM ndash 400 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Subsurface Utility Engineering - Market Street Drainage Improvements Scott Smith Senior Project Manager GEL Geophysics LLC and Scott Hildebrand PE Senior Civil Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

Davis amp Floyd Inc is designing a major phase (Division III) of the City of Charlestonrsquos Market Street Drainage Improvement Project In the engineering and subsurface utility arena the historic Market Street area in downtown Charleston is known for its high utility density and for the ages and number of out-of-service utilities as well as other subsurface features which could prove to be conflicts with future construction activities Davis amp Floyd elected to gather extensive subsurface utility information in order to facilitate the design of the project

GEL Geophysics performed a comprehensive SUE Investigation within the project footprint GEL Geophysics and Davis amp Floyd will provide a presentation on the application and benefits of the SUE process for this project with emphasis on the innovative use of 3-D subsurface imaging technology and 3-D SUE deliverables

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ELECTRICAL TRACK

LED Lighting and the Evolving IESNA Lighting Level Recommendations Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Leah Dintelman PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will give an overview of the changes in lighting design practices due to LED light sources Topics will include delivered light color temperature perceived intensity of light sources suggested foot candle levels and energy code watts per square foot requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Value of Construction Engineer Interim Closure of TRU Pad 16 Diana Bowers Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) was tasked with providing interim closure of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted Transuranic (TRU) Pad 16 at the SRNS burial ground Due to a storage drum leak that resulted in contamination of the original concrete pad protective actions were implemented to control the spread of the contamination The work required grouting a sump placing a grout contamination barrier installing a concrete protective barrier in order to dismantle the structure and placing an interim concrete cap on TRU Pad 16 The pad was closed under a RCRA Interim Measures Plan approved by South Carolina Department and Environmental Control This presentation will provide a very brief background of the facility the design challenges and innovations in construction that were implemented to reduce cost improve schedule and enhance constructability Working integrally with Design Engineering and the Burial Grounds Construction Engineering initiated changes and innovations

GENERAL TRACK I

SCRA Applied RampD Collaborative RampD for the State and the Nation Jon Tirpak Executive Director Forging Defense Manufacturing Consortium

SCRA Applied RampD serves the nation and the state through collaborative research and development Examples of RampD consortia will be illustrated for the forging foundry shipbuilding and vertical lift industries Sample programs and projects funded by federal agencies include the application of high strength low alloy steels in girder systems and bridging systems forging modeling weapon system prototyping and work force development RampD management will also be reviewed in investigating developing testing and implementing technology SCRA offers SC based companies to innovate through SC Launch and through SC Innovation Centers Links will be offered to the audience in partnering with SCRA Applied RampD on future projects and programs Perhaps a new consortium will be identified at this premiere engineering event to benefit the Palmetto State

GENERAL TRACK II

Engineering Risk Management Sam Al-Jamal Vice President Infrastructure Consulting amp Engineering

Risk Management is essential for both Manager and Engineers Engineers manage projects (large or small) the risks these projects entail and the people who perform these projects Engineers in management positions have different risk-related responsibilities than the workers they employ It is therefore necessary for engineers (managers and engineers) to understand the process of risk management An engineer might be actively involved in the process itself in various ways ndash identifying hazards analyzing probability of occurrence and severity of consequences assessing the level of risk in relation to company policy or an externally mandated standard or implementing and monitoring risk reduction measures Alternatively an engineer might be faced with decision making on the basis of a qualitative or quantitative risk assessment performed by an outside consultant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

What Caused The Cracks Kurt Heinrichs PE Manager Forensics Engineering Group NOVA Engineering amp Environmental

This presentation will include a description of the latest forensics engineering tools and nondestructive testing techniques to evaluate the cause and extent of structural and waterproofing distress in civil structures A review of the latest testing techniques limitations applications and capabilities will be presented Nondestructive techniques will include

- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) - Ultrasonic testing of concrete and steel materials - Impact Echo testing of concrete - Load Testing - Field Sampling - Crack Mapping - Exploratory Openings - Laboratory Testing

Practical applications of the listed techniques will be presented A few case history projects of the application of the tools through repair design and completion of restoration construction will also be included

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

2015 SC Storm Emergency Culvert Replacements - Rail Applications Chris Beaty Senior Project Engineer Pomona Pipe Products and Tom Lawson PE Senior Regional Sales Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions

The October Storm in South Carolina caused multiple washouts on Rail lines requiring expedited design manufacture and installation of replacement Culverts For the Railroads reopening the lines was crucial Plate structures are ideally suited for emergency bridge and culvert replacements

The process went at a rapid pace The storms washed out the Rail line and Bridge on October 3rd Three days

Difficult Site conditions were continuing challenges during installation Crews constructed the Plate outside of thechannel lifting it and placing them into the stream

This presentation gives a brief recap of the storm the design process for replacing the culverts and the challenges of construction and installation of the new culverts considering the limited access

415 PM ndash 515 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Field Performance of Storm Drainage Systems Shawn R Coombs PE Research Engineer Foltz Concrete Pipe and Precast a division of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common design and installation issues occur throughout the United States which lead to poor performing storm drainage systems This short course will discuss the differences and similarities between rigid and flexible pipe design review areas where design engineers frequently make mistakes and look at field issues that result from poor design inspection and construction practices The presentation will emphasis practical solutions to common issues that result in diminished system service life

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

300 PM ndash 515 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Uses and Limitations of Residential Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13R) Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will review when to use an NFPA 13R sprinkler system limitations in NFPA 13R International Build-ing and Fire Codes on use of these systems how they differ from a NFPA 13 sprinkler system and review the resi-dential design criteria in NFPA 13

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

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____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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GENERAL TRACK II

Conflict Resolution Tips to Keep Your Project out of Litigation Robert Hawk and Suzanne Hogg Carlock Copeland amp Stair LLP

The attorneys of Carlock Copeland amp Stair will provide tips and recommendations to help keep your project out of litigation or put you in the best defensive position should litigation arise We will examine a number of potential conflict scenarios and discuss proactive steps you can take to limit your exposure and help resolve issues more efficiently

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Cast in Place - Ground Improvement Elements for Liquefaction Mitigation Morgan NeSmith Director of Engineering Berkel

The importance of seismic design considerations continues to increase in areas of the US where traditionally they have not been considered One of the issues of excessive settlement and excessive structure movement due to lateral spread resulting from the liquefaction of sands below the water table during a seismic event In deep liquefiable sands (below 30-ft to 40-ft and deeper) traditional vibration or soil mixing techniques may prove to be financially and operationally inefficient Drilled displacement systems that densify the sand by mechanically displacing them laterally can be an efficient alternative in this scenario The presentation will provide background on drilled displacement piles and their modification to ground improvement systems including for liquefaction mitigation

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Charleston County Pavement Management Who What When Where amp Why and Pervious Pavement Development of a Local Mix for Local Roads Richard Turner Project and Preservation Program Manager and Eric Adams Pre-construction Program Manager Charleston County

Charleston County Government has been maintaining a Pavement Management System since the mid 90rsquos and it has grown into a sophisticated pavement management database The system is approximately 1750 centerline miles of roadway that covers local municipal roads paved County roads and State secondary roads The system has increased approximately 500 miles over the last twenty years Growth has served as a catalyst for many agencies to look for different ways to utilize limited resources to maintain their road networks Charleston County has moved toward a managing the system through the use of top of the curve and mid-life pavement preservation techniques to more effectively and efficiently manage our network The presentation will provide insight on the growth of our program from how it started where and what treatments have been tested and applied why we think it is so important and the benefits of a managed program

The second part of this presentation will summarize Charleston Countyrsquos efforts to develop and implement a local pervious asphalt pavement mix for low volume rural roads The environmental and cost reducing benefits will be discussed along with details of the mix design development and lessons learned in construction

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800 ndash 1015 AM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Fire Protection Design Using UFC 3-600-01 for the DOD Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will familiarize you with the UFC 03-600-01 change 3 Students will learn about credentials required for the engineer working of fire protection systems for the military The class will cover unique requirements found in UFC 3-600-01 compared to civilian codes The class will cover the requirements for the engineer of recordrsquos design drawings and review of the shop drawings

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915 AM ndash 1015 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Milliken Concrete Cloth for Drainage and Erosion Control Steve Neschleba Regional Manager Milliken Infrastructure

Milliken Concrete Cloth (CC) is a new flexible cement impregnated material that hardens when hydrated to form a fire resistant and durable concrete layer CC allows concrete construction without the need for a plant or mixing equipment Simply position the material add water and 24 hours later the result is a 5000 psi compressive strength concrete layer Applications for Concrete Cloth include ditch lining slope protection and erosion control

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Arc Flash Hazards and Electrical System Modeling Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Jim Fann PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session is an overview of electrical system modeling for Arc Flash Hazard Assessments Topics will include IEE 1584 NEW 70 2014 PPE and how available fault currents effect arc flash hazards

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Geophysical Methods for Engineering and Environmental Projects Edward D Billington PG Geophysical Services Manager ESP Associates PA

This presentation will provide an introduction to geophysical techniques used to help characterize subsurface conditions for environmental and engineering problems Methods discussed will include ground-penetrating radar (GPR) electromagnetic induction (EM) electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) seismic refraction and surface wave seismic The discussion will include benefits and limitations of each method plus examples from actual projects such as highways concrete structures hazardous waste sites and landfills Participants will become more familiar with geophysics and gain an understanding of the applicability of each method

GENERAL TRACK I

Standardizing AutoCAD using AutoLISP Christopher Roberts PE Manager of Design Technology Stewart Inc

A simple introduction into the world of AutoLISP and the many ways it can enhance AutoCAD or any of Autodeskrsquos vertical products AutoLISP allows for complete customization of AutoCADrsquos interface commands and process Would you like to have a tool that allows for parking spaces to draw themselves This is a class to attend Interested in how you can limit access to commands for your users yoursquoll learn how AutoLISP is very powerful and has the added benefit of having very little change from version to version This class is considered introductory and no programming or LISP experience is required (although it is always helpful) Learning Objective 1 Learn uses of AutoLISP within AutoCAD using examples of LISP routines in action Learning Objective 2 Learn best practices for creating your own LISP routines for using with AutoCAD Learning Objective 3 Create a keystroke-saving but simple LISP routine Learning Objective 4 Understand load sequence and procedure for distributingusing LISP routine over an entire network of machines

GENERAL TRACK II

Risk Mitigation amp The Claims Process C Daniel Atkinson Associate Wilkes Law Firm PA and Deirdre M Chriss CNA Professional Services

This presentation will provide an overview of the claims process offering the perspective of both the insurer and legal counsel on ways in which engineers can mitigate risk and successfully navigate the claims process

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Webster Road - Assessing Designing and Rebuilding a Failed Retaining Wall Matthew Maxey PE Assistant City Engineer City of Greenville

In the Fall of 2014 a large retaining wall adjacent to Webster Road in Greenville SC failed during a heavy rainfall event that caused widespread flooding damage throughout the City including the loss of life Under emergency circumstances the City was tasked with assessing the cause of the failure and performing an in-house design build reconstruction on the wall The wall repair involved multi-discipline engineering tasks that spanned areas from Forensic Engineering to Transportation Geotechnical Structural Hydraulic Utilities Engineering Environmental Protection Construction and Project Management The project encompassed extensive repairs to Stormwater and Wastewater systems and the protection of a nearby stream in addition to rebuilding the wall and the roadway The project was completed in a total of 12 weeks at a cost of $250000 (versus contractor pricing quote that had come in at $650000)

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Porous Asphalt Pavements Jayson Jordan PE Technical Director SC Asphalt Pavement Association

Porous asphalt pavements offer a powerful tool for stormwater management Proper design and construction of these pavements ensure a reduction in runoff as well promote infiltration which helps cleanse storm water and protect streams

1030 AM ndash 1130 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Construction of Traditional and Thin Lift Asphalt Overlays Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

Pavement resurfacing and preventive maintenance (or preservation) programs comprise a significant portion of the budgets of public works agencies therefore it is important for engineers to develop proper designs and specifications for these types of projects Based on the demand for guidance on this topic the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA) has developed a supplement to the ldquoAsphalt Pavement Design Guide for Low-Volume Roads and Parking Lotsrdquo that provides guidance on traditional and thin lift asphalt overlays in South Carolina This presentation will provide the consultant engineer general contractor and owner with a detailed overview of the best practices for the design materials selection specification and construction of traditional and thin lift asphalt overlays for resurfacing and preservation projects

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Analyzing Materials Failures Jennifer Hydrick

When a part breaks we often replace it and keep going If itrsquos expensive there may be discussion about whether the manufacturer or designer may be at fault Either way it can be very worthwhile to take a little time to observe how the piece failed in order to learn more about why it failed

Learn techniques for identifying and quantifying a materials failure Wersquoll discuss types of failure indicators on the fracture surface basic techniques for analysis and how to use the information provided by the material to help identify the problem Work through a case study involving failure of a major electrical component at a power plant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Biofiltration and Filterra Alex MacLeod Product Manager Biofiltration and Chris Landt Regional Regulatory Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Stormwater treatment has evolved greatly over the past 25-years to adapt to changing water quality criteria watershed management plans and land development patterns In jurisdictions where stormwater regulations were once satisfied via peak attenuation and TSS removal new rules may additionally require nutrient removal and preservation of natural landscaped areas Stormwater treatment device manufacturers have responded with new product developments to engineer hydrodynamic separators screening devices and membrane media filters that can be capable of removing even dissolved pollutant constituents However such devices are not always viewed as being compatible with low impact development or green infrastructure practices Separately rain gardens bioswales or other vegetated filtration areas may achieve water quality goals but can be maintenance intensive and limited in treatment flowrate capability Biofilters such as the Filterra are filling a specification gap by providing high efficiency high treatment flow rate biofiltration for TSS nitrogen and phosphorous while simplifying maintenance This presentation will contrast the Filterra to common landscape biofiltration practices

GENERAL TRACK I

Urban Search amp Rescue Whatrsquos in it for You Gregory Parsons Principal Engineer Builders Engineering Corp

The South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 (SC-TF1) is the states largest and most highly trained search and rescue asset It mobilizes within six hours of notification by gathering at the headquarters north of Columbia SC-TF1 typically responds as a truck caravan However it also has the ability to respond using military air transportation SC-TF1 deploys as a fully self-sustained unit not requiring any resources other than a staging area The task force supports structural collapse disaster triage wide area assessment wide area search swift water and aerial rescue SC-TF1 has four canine teams a medical team and a Structural Engineer This presentation will address general information about the team the role and responsibilities of the USAR Structural Engineer and how interested engineers may get involved The information will be presented by using real examples of the speakerrsquos experience with the Team The presentation will be entertaining and informative for all who attend

GENERAL TRACK II

Your Critical Facility After the Earthquake - Will It Work Philip J Caldwell Edison Expert Schneider Electric

Building codes have evolved over time to provide a minimum level of life safety for natural hazards For anyone involved in designing critical facilities understanding how effective the nonstructural earthquake design provisions of ASCESEI 7 are in providing life safety is difficult at best for the minimum of life safety performance Post event performance requirements of critical facilities which are required to support response recovery command and control are beyond minimum code life safe objectives for the earthquake hazard

The focus of this presentation is on lessons learned for actual critical facility performance ranging from moderate to extreme earthquakes in Haiti Japan Central Virginia and and others Shown will be examples of how essential building equipment and their distributed systems performed below at and above ASCESEI 7 nonstructural provisions Emphasis is placed on the key aspects of design and installation that contributed to performance

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Comparison of Static Pile Capacity by CPT Analyses Methods Susheel Kolwalkar PhD PE Project Engineer II I Geotechnical Services Terracon Consultants

The cone penetration test (CPT) which is widely used for soil exploration on a variety of civil engineering projects is now gaining favor for investigating soils that support bridge and highway structures The static CPT is often preferred over the conventional rotary drilling and sampling methods due to similarities between the CPT principles and the load transfer mechanisms in deep foundations The CPT is also considered a less disruptive test from an environmental standpoint since it does not involve any drilling or soil sampling If cone soundings can be successfully obtained to the estimated pile penetration depth the CPT data could be analyzed for estimating static pile capacity There are two major methodologies for using CPT data in pile design namely indirect methods and direct methods Indirect methods use CPT derived soil parameters such as soil friction angle undrained shear strength etc while direct methods use cone resistance values to compute unit toe bearing and side friction resistances A research study was performed at Youngstown State University (YSU) which involved a literature search on selected direct CPT analysis methods used worldwide Subsequently axial static capacity of a single pile was estimated on the basis of each method These capacity values were compared with static load test (SLT) results The CPT data and the SLT results for a two span bridge in Marshal County Indiana were provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) The selected direct CPT analysis methods along with their advantages and limitations will be discussed The variation in the capacity values estimated by the CPT analysis methods and their comparison with the SLT results will also be presented

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Lightweight Concrete Revised Bridge Design Provisions offer New Opportunities Reid W Castrodale President Castrodale Engineering Consultants

Lightweight concrete has been addressed in US bridge design specifications since at least 1973 Provisions for lightweight concrete in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications are similar to the Standard Specifications changing little over the years

In 2015 revisions to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications related to lightweight concrete were approved Earlier the equation for modulus of elasticity of concrete was revised to better represent lightweight concrete and high strength concrete These changes simplify and clarify bridge design using lightweight concrete and may offer some new opportunities for its use

Recent changes to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications their background and the impact that they will have on bridge designs using lightweight concrete will be presented Material properties of lightweight concrete important for the design and performance of bridges including modulus of elasticity splitting tensile strength density compressive strength creep and shrinkage will also be discussed

1200 PM ndash 130 PM (1 PDH) LunchKeynote Address SC Flood Issues amp Response Major General Robert E Livingston Jr PE Adjutant General SC National Guard

1030 AM ndash 1130 and 145 ndash 245 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Smoke Management or Control George H McCall PE McCall amp Son Inc

Elimination of smoke is not realistic ndash so control or management Is there a difference Does the shape and volume of the space matter Push or pull What is a ldquodesign firerdquo How do you conduct acceptance testing FPE toys (testing equipment) System reliability ndash what are the pitfalls Nothing is finished until the paperwork (report) is donehellip

All of your basic questions will be answered in this easy-to-breathe presentation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

145 PM ndash 245 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Stormwater Conveyance Thinking Outside The Drop Shaft Dave Werth Principal Clemson Engineering Hydraulics Inc amp Michael Putnam Senior Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

This presentation will outline the process of designing and modeling a unique dual-inlet vortex drop-shaft structure to be installed in the congested Market Street area in downtown Charleston Project challenges include very limited space and the need to combine two influent sewers into a single vortex drop shaft structure Physical modeling was used to validate the unique design and the modeling process will be presented

ELECTRICAL TRACK

NEC 2014 Fire Pumps Emergency Power Systems and Critical Operations Power Systems Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Ryan Lewis PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will review of the challenges and requirements for the following 2014 NEC articles 695 Fire Pumps 700 Emergency Systems 701 Legally Required Standby Systems 708 Critical Operations Power Systems 728 Fire-Resistive Cable Systems

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Happy Trail Culvert A successful Collaboration Between local and Federal Government John Gast Project Manager Keck amp Wood and Morgan Wolf Biologist US Fish and Wildlife Service

Over the years Lancaster County SC has experience significant flooding associated with aging culverts along County maintained roads In addition these culverts were historically not installed to allow for passage of aquatic species living within the affected waterways To help facilitate these improvements and improve the aquatic habitat Lancaster County has teamed with the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish Passage Program on several culvert replacement projects This presentation will address in detail the process undertaken for the Happy Trail project and what roles the various entities played in the successful completion This presentation will also address opportunities where the communities you serve may be able to team with the US Fish and Wildlife service through the Fish Passage Program to improve aquatic habitat with the added advantage of accomplishing infrastructure improvements

GENERAL TRACK I

3D Technology Update and Advancements for REAL WORLD Applications Kevin Hunter President Simplified Office Systems (SOS)

SOS will provide an overview of the latest advancement in various infused filament printing options that open new applications and possibilities We will also discuss the mega class of 3D printers in detail and the various applications for prototypes and end use parts this technology opens for a variety of markets by printing in up to 1 cubic meter Each attendee will have an opportunity to see part samples from various printing and scanning technologies as well as see several of these devices in action Our samples are real world examples of how 3D printing has changed engineering ndash attendees will see unique parts combining traditional manufacturing methods with 3D printing to unlock new possibilities The goal for this session is provide each attendee with a foundational understanding of a variety of 3D technologies that can be used to develop their own 3D strategy for their operations

GENERAL TRACK II

EMAGINE Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers in South Carolina Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

South Carolinarsquos economy is growing and being driven by advanced manufacturing and technology industries To continue this economic growth in the state we need to inspire more young students and equip them with the skills to fill the workforce pipeline To address this critical issue in South Carolina EMAGINE was founded at Clemson University in 2012 to provide STEM outreach for middle and high school students with the primary goal to inspire more students to pursue STEM careers While formal outreach programs like EMAGINE are making an impact in South Carolina there is tremendous opportunity to further increase this impact by engaging more engineering professionals in their communities This presentation will provide a brief overview of EMAGINE and provide guidance about how engineers can get involved and offer outreach in their communities Presentation participants will also engage in a sample hands-on outreach activity led by EMAGINE team members

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Value Engineering with Helical Piles Jeff C Warchall PE Engineering Manager Kent Companies Inc

This presentation pertains to the methodology used for the design of helical foundation piles and tiebacks Focal points of the presentation include the individual bearing plate method of ultimate bearing capacity calculation buckling concerns in very soft or loose subgrade soils and corrosion considerations

Additionally a number of design examples and case studies will be presented demonstrating the where helical piles can be used to value engineer a project The case studies will incorporate a discussion of site specific problems briefly describe the design of the helical piles and present a side by side comparison with alternate foundation methods Attendees should leave the presentation with a more complete understanding of where helical piles are best used and how they compare with other foundation options such as auger cast piles or stone columns

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Complete Streets 101 Safe Comfortable + Convenient Blake Sanders Associate and Senior Landscape Architect Alta Planning and Design

Complete Streets are not a design prescription or a silver bullet to retrofit every street in the United States but is a high-level policy direction that is intended to change the everyday decision making processes This long-term approach to fixing our vehicular pedestrian and cycling network ensures that our public rights-of-way are planned designed constructed operated and maintained to provide safe access for all users During Complete Streets 101 wersquoll review exactly what Complete Streets include the statistics that back-up these options and specific examples of simple design solutions that could revitalize the way we use Americas towns cities and communities 300 PM ndash 400 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Subsurface Utility Engineering - Market Street Drainage Improvements Scott Smith Senior Project Manager GEL Geophysics LLC and Scott Hildebrand PE Senior Civil Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

Davis amp Floyd Inc is designing a major phase (Division III) of the City of Charlestonrsquos Market Street Drainage Improvement Project In the engineering and subsurface utility arena the historic Market Street area in downtown Charleston is known for its high utility density and for the ages and number of out-of-service utilities as well as other subsurface features which could prove to be conflicts with future construction activities Davis amp Floyd elected to gather extensive subsurface utility information in order to facilitate the design of the project

GEL Geophysics performed a comprehensive SUE Investigation within the project footprint GEL Geophysics and Davis amp Floyd will provide a presentation on the application and benefits of the SUE process for this project with emphasis on the innovative use of 3-D subsurface imaging technology and 3-D SUE deliverables

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ELECTRICAL TRACK

LED Lighting and the Evolving IESNA Lighting Level Recommendations Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Leah Dintelman PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will give an overview of the changes in lighting design practices due to LED light sources Topics will include delivered light color temperature perceived intensity of light sources suggested foot candle levels and energy code watts per square foot requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Value of Construction Engineer Interim Closure of TRU Pad 16 Diana Bowers Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) was tasked with providing interim closure of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted Transuranic (TRU) Pad 16 at the SRNS burial ground Due to a storage drum leak that resulted in contamination of the original concrete pad protective actions were implemented to control the spread of the contamination The work required grouting a sump placing a grout contamination barrier installing a concrete protective barrier in order to dismantle the structure and placing an interim concrete cap on TRU Pad 16 The pad was closed under a RCRA Interim Measures Plan approved by South Carolina Department and Environmental Control This presentation will provide a very brief background of the facility the design challenges and innovations in construction that were implemented to reduce cost improve schedule and enhance constructability Working integrally with Design Engineering and the Burial Grounds Construction Engineering initiated changes and innovations

GENERAL TRACK I

SCRA Applied RampD Collaborative RampD for the State and the Nation Jon Tirpak Executive Director Forging Defense Manufacturing Consortium

SCRA Applied RampD serves the nation and the state through collaborative research and development Examples of RampD consortia will be illustrated for the forging foundry shipbuilding and vertical lift industries Sample programs and projects funded by federal agencies include the application of high strength low alloy steels in girder systems and bridging systems forging modeling weapon system prototyping and work force development RampD management will also be reviewed in investigating developing testing and implementing technology SCRA offers SC based companies to innovate through SC Launch and through SC Innovation Centers Links will be offered to the audience in partnering with SCRA Applied RampD on future projects and programs Perhaps a new consortium will be identified at this premiere engineering event to benefit the Palmetto State

GENERAL TRACK II

Engineering Risk Management Sam Al-Jamal Vice President Infrastructure Consulting amp Engineering

Risk Management is essential for both Manager and Engineers Engineers manage projects (large or small) the risks these projects entail and the people who perform these projects Engineers in management positions have different risk-related responsibilities than the workers they employ It is therefore necessary for engineers (managers and engineers) to understand the process of risk management An engineer might be actively involved in the process itself in various ways ndash identifying hazards analyzing probability of occurrence and severity of consequences assessing the level of risk in relation to company policy or an externally mandated standard or implementing and monitoring risk reduction measures Alternatively an engineer might be faced with decision making on the basis of a qualitative or quantitative risk assessment performed by an outside consultant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

What Caused The Cracks Kurt Heinrichs PE Manager Forensics Engineering Group NOVA Engineering amp Environmental

This presentation will include a description of the latest forensics engineering tools and nondestructive testing techniques to evaluate the cause and extent of structural and waterproofing distress in civil structures A review of the latest testing techniques limitations applications and capabilities will be presented Nondestructive techniques will include

- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) - Ultrasonic testing of concrete and steel materials - Impact Echo testing of concrete - Load Testing - Field Sampling - Crack Mapping - Exploratory Openings - Laboratory Testing

Practical applications of the listed techniques will be presented A few case history projects of the application of the tools through repair design and completion of restoration construction will also be included

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

2015 SC Storm Emergency Culvert Replacements - Rail Applications Chris Beaty Senior Project Engineer Pomona Pipe Products and Tom Lawson PE Senior Regional Sales Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions

The October Storm in South Carolina caused multiple washouts on Rail lines requiring expedited design manufacture and installation of replacement Culverts For the Railroads reopening the lines was crucial Plate structures are ideally suited for emergency bridge and culvert replacements

The process went at a rapid pace The storms washed out the Rail line and Bridge on October 3rd Three days

Difficult Site conditions were continuing challenges during installation Crews constructed the Plate outside of thechannel lifting it and placing them into the stream

This presentation gives a brief recap of the storm the design process for replacing the culverts and the challenges of construction and installation of the new culverts considering the limited access

415 PM ndash 515 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Field Performance of Storm Drainage Systems Shawn R Coombs PE Research Engineer Foltz Concrete Pipe and Precast a division of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common design and installation issues occur throughout the United States which lead to poor performing storm drainage systems This short course will discuss the differences and similarities between rigid and flexible pipe design review areas where design engineers frequently make mistakes and look at field issues that result from poor design inspection and construction practices The presentation will emphasis practical solutions to common issues that result in diminished system service life

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

300 PM ndash 515 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Uses and Limitations of Residential Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13R) Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will review when to use an NFPA 13R sprinkler system limitations in NFPA 13R International Build-ing and Fire Codes on use of these systems how they differ from a NFPA 13 sprinkler system and review the resi-dential design criteria in NFPA 13

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

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link below

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____________

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We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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915 AM ndash 1015 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Milliken Concrete Cloth for Drainage and Erosion Control Steve Neschleba Regional Manager Milliken Infrastructure

Milliken Concrete Cloth (CC) is a new flexible cement impregnated material that hardens when hydrated to form a fire resistant and durable concrete layer CC allows concrete construction without the need for a plant or mixing equipment Simply position the material add water and 24 hours later the result is a 5000 psi compressive strength concrete layer Applications for Concrete Cloth include ditch lining slope protection and erosion control

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Arc Flash Hazards and Electrical System Modeling Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Jim Fann PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session is an overview of electrical system modeling for Arc Flash Hazard Assessments Topics will include IEE 1584 NEW 70 2014 PPE and how available fault currents effect arc flash hazards

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Geophysical Methods for Engineering and Environmental Projects Edward D Billington PG Geophysical Services Manager ESP Associates PA

This presentation will provide an introduction to geophysical techniques used to help characterize subsurface conditions for environmental and engineering problems Methods discussed will include ground-penetrating radar (GPR) electromagnetic induction (EM) electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) seismic refraction and surface wave seismic The discussion will include benefits and limitations of each method plus examples from actual projects such as highways concrete structures hazardous waste sites and landfills Participants will become more familiar with geophysics and gain an understanding of the applicability of each method

GENERAL TRACK I

Standardizing AutoCAD using AutoLISP Christopher Roberts PE Manager of Design Technology Stewart Inc

A simple introduction into the world of AutoLISP and the many ways it can enhance AutoCAD or any of Autodeskrsquos vertical products AutoLISP allows for complete customization of AutoCADrsquos interface commands and process Would you like to have a tool that allows for parking spaces to draw themselves This is a class to attend Interested in how you can limit access to commands for your users yoursquoll learn how AutoLISP is very powerful and has the added benefit of having very little change from version to version This class is considered introductory and no programming or LISP experience is required (although it is always helpful) Learning Objective 1 Learn uses of AutoLISP within AutoCAD using examples of LISP routines in action Learning Objective 2 Learn best practices for creating your own LISP routines for using with AutoCAD Learning Objective 3 Create a keystroke-saving but simple LISP routine Learning Objective 4 Understand load sequence and procedure for distributingusing LISP routine over an entire network of machines

GENERAL TRACK II

Risk Mitigation amp The Claims Process C Daniel Atkinson Associate Wilkes Law Firm PA and Deirdre M Chriss CNA Professional Services

This presentation will provide an overview of the claims process offering the perspective of both the insurer and legal counsel on ways in which engineers can mitigate risk and successfully navigate the claims process

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Webster Road - Assessing Designing and Rebuilding a Failed Retaining Wall Matthew Maxey PE Assistant City Engineer City of Greenville

In the Fall of 2014 a large retaining wall adjacent to Webster Road in Greenville SC failed during a heavy rainfall event that caused widespread flooding damage throughout the City including the loss of life Under emergency circumstances the City was tasked with assessing the cause of the failure and performing an in-house design build reconstruction on the wall The wall repair involved multi-discipline engineering tasks that spanned areas from Forensic Engineering to Transportation Geotechnical Structural Hydraulic Utilities Engineering Environmental Protection Construction and Project Management The project encompassed extensive repairs to Stormwater and Wastewater systems and the protection of a nearby stream in addition to rebuilding the wall and the roadway The project was completed in a total of 12 weeks at a cost of $250000 (versus contractor pricing quote that had come in at $650000)

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Porous Asphalt Pavements Jayson Jordan PE Technical Director SC Asphalt Pavement Association

Porous asphalt pavements offer a powerful tool for stormwater management Proper design and construction of these pavements ensure a reduction in runoff as well promote infiltration which helps cleanse storm water and protect streams

1030 AM ndash 1130 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Construction of Traditional and Thin Lift Asphalt Overlays Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

Pavement resurfacing and preventive maintenance (or preservation) programs comprise a significant portion of the budgets of public works agencies therefore it is important for engineers to develop proper designs and specifications for these types of projects Based on the demand for guidance on this topic the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA) has developed a supplement to the ldquoAsphalt Pavement Design Guide for Low-Volume Roads and Parking Lotsrdquo that provides guidance on traditional and thin lift asphalt overlays in South Carolina This presentation will provide the consultant engineer general contractor and owner with a detailed overview of the best practices for the design materials selection specification and construction of traditional and thin lift asphalt overlays for resurfacing and preservation projects

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Analyzing Materials Failures Jennifer Hydrick

When a part breaks we often replace it and keep going If itrsquos expensive there may be discussion about whether the manufacturer or designer may be at fault Either way it can be very worthwhile to take a little time to observe how the piece failed in order to learn more about why it failed

Learn techniques for identifying and quantifying a materials failure Wersquoll discuss types of failure indicators on the fracture surface basic techniques for analysis and how to use the information provided by the material to help identify the problem Work through a case study involving failure of a major electrical component at a power plant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Biofiltration and Filterra Alex MacLeod Product Manager Biofiltration and Chris Landt Regional Regulatory Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Stormwater treatment has evolved greatly over the past 25-years to adapt to changing water quality criteria watershed management plans and land development patterns In jurisdictions where stormwater regulations were once satisfied via peak attenuation and TSS removal new rules may additionally require nutrient removal and preservation of natural landscaped areas Stormwater treatment device manufacturers have responded with new product developments to engineer hydrodynamic separators screening devices and membrane media filters that can be capable of removing even dissolved pollutant constituents However such devices are not always viewed as being compatible with low impact development or green infrastructure practices Separately rain gardens bioswales or other vegetated filtration areas may achieve water quality goals but can be maintenance intensive and limited in treatment flowrate capability Biofilters such as the Filterra are filling a specification gap by providing high efficiency high treatment flow rate biofiltration for TSS nitrogen and phosphorous while simplifying maintenance This presentation will contrast the Filterra to common landscape biofiltration practices

GENERAL TRACK I

Urban Search amp Rescue Whatrsquos in it for You Gregory Parsons Principal Engineer Builders Engineering Corp

The South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 (SC-TF1) is the states largest and most highly trained search and rescue asset It mobilizes within six hours of notification by gathering at the headquarters north of Columbia SC-TF1 typically responds as a truck caravan However it also has the ability to respond using military air transportation SC-TF1 deploys as a fully self-sustained unit not requiring any resources other than a staging area The task force supports structural collapse disaster triage wide area assessment wide area search swift water and aerial rescue SC-TF1 has four canine teams a medical team and a Structural Engineer This presentation will address general information about the team the role and responsibilities of the USAR Structural Engineer and how interested engineers may get involved The information will be presented by using real examples of the speakerrsquos experience with the Team The presentation will be entertaining and informative for all who attend

GENERAL TRACK II

Your Critical Facility After the Earthquake - Will It Work Philip J Caldwell Edison Expert Schneider Electric

Building codes have evolved over time to provide a minimum level of life safety for natural hazards For anyone involved in designing critical facilities understanding how effective the nonstructural earthquake design provisions of ASCESEI 7 are in providing life safety is difficult at best for the minimum of life safety performance Post event performance requirements of critical facilities which are required to support response recovery command and control are beyond minimum code life safe objectives for the earthquake hazard

The focus of this presentation is on lessons learned for actual critical facility performance ranging from moderate to extreme earthquakes in Haiti Japan Central Virginia and and others Shown will be examples of how essential building equipment and their distributed systems performed below at and above ASCESEI 7 nonstructural provisions Emphasis is placed on the key aspects of design and installation that contributed to performance

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Comparison of Static Pile Capacity by CPT Analyses Methods Susheel Kolwalkar PhD PE Project Engineer II I Geotechnical Services Terracon Consultants

The cone penetration test (CPT) which is widely used for soil exploration on a variety of civil engineering projects is now gaining favor for investigating soils that support bridge and highway structures The static CPT is often preferred over the conventional rotary drilling and sampling methods due to similarities between the CPT principles and the load transfer mechanisms in deep foundations The CPT is also considered a less disruptive test from an environmental standpoint since it does not involve any drilling or soil sampling If cone soundings can be successfully obtained to the estimated pile penetration depth the CPT data could be analyzed for estimating static pile capacity There are two major methodologies for using CPT data in pile design namely indirect methods and direct methods Indirect methods use CPT derived soil parameters such as soil friction angle undrained shear strength etc while direct methods use cone resistance values to compute unit toe bearing and side friction resistances A research study was performed at Youngstown State University (YSU) which involved a literature search on selected direct CPT analysis methods used worldwide Subsequently axial static capacity of a single pile was estimated on the basis of each method These capacity values were compared with static load test (SLT) results The CPT data and the SLT results for a two span bridge in Marshal County Indiana were provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) The selected direct CPT analysis methods along with their advantages and limitations will be discussed The variation in the capacity values estimated by the CPT analysis methods and their comparison with the SLT results will also be presented

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Lightweight Concrete Revised Bridge Design Provisions offer New Opportunities Reid W Castrodale President Castrodale Engineering Consultants

Lightweight concrete has been addressed in US bridge design specifications since at least 1973 Provisions for lightweight concrete in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications are similar to the Standard Specifications changing little over the years

In 2015 revisions to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications related to lightweight concrete were approved Earlier the equation for modulus of elasticity of concrete was revised to better represent lightweight concrete and high strength concrete These changes simplify and clarify bridge design using lightweight concrete and may offer some new opportunities for its use

Recent changes to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications their background and the impact that they will have on bridge designs using lightweight concrete will be presented Material properties of lightweight concrete important for the design and performance of bridges including modulus of elasticity splitting tensile strength density compressive strength creep and shrinkage will also be discussed

1200 PM ndash 130 PM (1 PDH) LunchKeynote Address SC Flood Issues amp Response Major General Robert E Livingston Jr PE Adjutant General SC National Guard

1030 AM ndash 1130 and 145 ndash 245 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Smoke Management or Control George H McCall PE McCall amp Son Inc

Elimination of smoke is not realistic ndash so control or management Is there a difference Does the shape and volume of the space matter Push or pull What is a ldquodesign firerdquo How do you conduct acceptance testing FPE toys (testing equipment) System reliability ndash what are the pitfalls Nothing is finished until the paperwork (report) is donehellip

All of your basic questions will be answered in this easy-to-breathe presentation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

145 PM ndash 245 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Stormwater Conveyance Thinking Outside The Drop Shaft Dave Werth Principal Clemson Engineering Hydraulics Inc amp Michael Putnam Senior Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

This presentation will outline the process of designing and modeling a unique dual-inlet vortex drop-shaft structure to be installed in the congested Market Street area in downtown Charleston Project challenges include very limited space and the need to combine two influent sewers into a single vortex drop shaft structure Physical modeling was used to validate the unique design and the modeling process will be presented

ELECTRICAL TRACK

NEC 2014 Fire Pumps Emergency Power Systems and Critical Operations Power Systems Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Ryan Lewis PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will review of the challenges and requirements for the following 2014 NEC articles 695 Fire Pumps 700 Emergency Systems 701 Legally Required Standby Systems 708 Critical Operations Power Systems 728 Fire-Resistive Cable Systems

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Happy Trail Culvert A successful Collaboration Between local and Federal Government John Gast Project Manager Keck amp Wood and Morgan Wolf Biologist US Fish and Wildlife Service

Over the years Lancaster County SC has experience significant flooding associated with aging culverts along County maintained roads In addition these culverts were historically not installed to allow for passage of aquatic species living within the affected waterways To help facilitate these improvements and improve the aquatic habitat Lancaster County has teamed with the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish Passage Program on several culvert replacement projects This presentation will address in detail the process undertaken for the Happy Trail project and what roles the various entities played in the successful completion This presentation will also address opportunities where the communities you serve may be able to team with the US Fish and Wildlife service through the Fish Passage Program to improve aquatic habitat with the added advantage of accomplishing infrastructure improvements

GENERAL TRACK I

3D Technology Update and Advancements for REAL WORLD Applications Kevin Hunter President Simplified Office Systems (SOS)

SOS will provide an overview of the latest advancement in various infused filament printing options that open new applications and possibilities We will also discuss the mega class of 3D printers in detail and the various applications for prototypes and end use parts this technology opens for a variety of markets by printing in up to 1 cubic meter Each attendee will have an opportunity to see part samples from various printing and scanning technologies as well as see several of these devices in action Our samples are real world examples of how 3D printing has changed engineering ndash attendees will see unique parts combining traditional manufacturing methods with 3D printing to unlock new possibilities The goal for this session is provide each attendee with a foundational understanding of a variety of 3D technologies that can be used to develop their own 3D strategy for their operations

GENERAL TRACK II

EMAGINE Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers in South Carolina Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

South Carolinarsquos economy is growing and being driven by advanced manufacturing and technology industries To continue this economic growth in the state we need to inspire more young students and equip them with the skills to fill the workforce pipeline To address this critical issue in South Carolina EMAGINE was founded at Clemson University in 2012 to provide STEM outreach for middle and high school students with the primary goal to inspire more students to pursue STEM careers While formal outreach programs like EMAGINE are making an impact in South Carolina there is tremendous opportunity to further increase this impact by engaging more engineering professionals in their communities This presentation will provide a brief overview of EMAGINE and provide guidance about how engineers can get involved and offer outreach in their communities Presentation participants will also engage in a sample hands-on outreach activity led by EMAGINE team members

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Value Engineering with Helical Piles Jeff C Warchall PE Engineering Manager Kent Companies Inc

This presentation pertains to the methodology used for the design of helical foundation piles and tiebacks Focal points of the presentation include the individual bearing plate method of ultimate bearing capacity calculation buckling concerns in very soft or loose subgrade soils and corrosion considerations

Additionally a number of design examples and case studies will be presented demonstrating the where helical piles can be used to value engineer a project The case studies will incorporate a discussion of site specific problems briefly describe the design of the helical piles and present a side by side comparison with alternate foundation methods Attendees should leave the presentation with a more complete understanding of where helical piles are best used and how they compare with other foundation options such as auger cast piles or stone columns

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Complete Streets 101 Safe Comfortable + Convenient Blake Sanders Associate and Senior Landscape Architect Alta Planning and Design

Complete Streets are not a design prescription or a silver bullet to retrofit every street in the United States but is a high-level policy direction that is intended to change the everyday decision making processes This long-term approach to fixing our vehicular pedestrian and cycling network ensures that our public rights-of-way are planned designed constructed operated and maintained to provide safe access for all users During Complete Streets 101 wersquoll review exactly what Complete Streets include the statistics that back-up these options and specific examples of simple design solutions that could revitalize the way we use Americas towns cities and communities 300 PM ndash 400 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Subsurface Utility Engineering - Market Street Drainage Improvements Scott Smith Senior Project Manager GEL Geophysics LLC and Scott Hildebrand PE Senior Civil Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

Davis amp Floyd Inc is designing a major phase (Division III) of the City of Charlestonrsquos Market Street Drainage Improvement Project In the engineering and subsurface utility arena the historic Market Street area in downtown Charleston is known for its high utility density and for the ages and number of out-of-service utilities as well as other subsurface features which could prove to be conflicts with future construction activities Davis amp Floyd elected to gather extensive subsurface utility information in order to facilitate the design of the project

GEL Geophysics performed a comprehensive SUE Investigation within the project footprint GEL Geophysics and Davis amp Floyd will provide a presentation on the application and benefits of the SUE process for this project with emphasis on the innovative use of 3-D subsurface imaging technology and 3-D SUE deliverables

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ELECTRICAL TRACK

LED Lighting and the Evolving IESNA Lighting Level Recommendations Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Leah Dintelman PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will give an overview of the changes in lighting design practices due to LED light sources Topics will include delivered light color temperature perceived intensity of light sources suggested foot candle levels and energy code watts per square foot requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Value of Construction Engineer Interim Closure of TRU Pad 16 Diana Bowers Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) was tasked with providing interim closure of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted Transuranic (TRU) Pad 16 at the SRNS burial ground Due to a storage drum leak that resulted in contamination of the original concrete pad protective actions were implemented to control the spread of the contamination The work required grouting a sump placing a grout contamination barrier installing a concrete protective barrier in order to dismantle the structure and placing an interim concrete cap on TRU Pad 16 The pad was closed under a RCRA Interim Measures Plan approved by South Carolina Department and Environmental Control This presentation will provide a very brief background of the facility the design challenges and innovations in construction that were implemented to reduce cost improve schedule and enhance constructability Working integrally with Design Engineering and the Burial Grounds Construction Engineering initiated changes and innovations

GENERAL TRACK I

SCRA Applied RampD Collaborative RampD for the State and the Nation Jon Tirpak Executive Director Forging Defense Manufacturing Consortium

SCRA Applied RampD serves the nation and the state through collaborative research and development Examples of RampD consortia will be illustrated for the forging foundry shipbuilding and vertical lift industries Sample programs and projects funded by federal agencies include the application of high strength low alloy steels in girder systems and bridging systems forging modeling weapon system prototyping and work force development RampD management will also be reviewed in investigating developing testing and implementing technology SCRA offers SC based companies to innovate through SC Launch and through SC Innovation Centers Links will be offered to the audience in partnering with SCRA Applied RampD on future projects and programs Perhaps a new consortium will be identified at this premiere engineering event to benefit the Palmetto State

GENERAL TRACK II

Engineering Risk Management Sam Al-Jamal Vice President Infrastructure Consulting amp Engineering

Risk Management is essential for both Manager and Engineers Engineers manage projects (large or small) the risks these projects entail and the people who perform these projects Engineers in management positions have different risk-related responsibilities than the workers they employ It is therefore necessary for engineers (managers and engineers) to understand the process of risk management An engineer might be actively involved in the process itself in various ways ndash identifying hazards analyzing probability of occurrence and severity of consequences assessing the level of risk in relation to company policy or an externally mandated standard or implementing and monitoring risk reduction measures Alternatively an engineer might be faced with decision making on the basis of a qualitative or quantitative risk assessment performed by an outside consultant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

What Caused The Cracks Kurt Heinrichs PE Manager Forensics Engineering Group NOVA Engineering amp Environmental

This presentation will include a description of the latest forensics engineering tools and nondestructive testing techniques to evaluate the cause and extent of structural and waterproofing distress in civil structures A review of the latest testing techniques limitations applications and capabilities will be presented Nondestructive techniques will include

- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) - Ultrasonic testing of concrete and steel materials - Impact Echo testing of concrete - Load Testing - Field Sampling - Crack Mapping - Exploratory Openings - Laboratory Testing

Practical applications of the listed techniques will be presented A few case history projects of the application of the tools through repair design and completion of restoration construction will also be included

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

2015 SC Storm Emergency Culvert Replacements - Rail Applications Chris Beaty Senior Project Engineer Pomona Pipe Products and Tom Lawson PE Senior Regional Sales Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions

The October Storm in South Carolina caused multiple washouts on Rail lines requiring expedited design manufacture and installation of replacement Culverts For the Railroads reopening the lines was crucial Plate structures are ideally suited for emergency bridge and culvert replacements

The process went at a rapid pace The storms washed out the Rail line and Bridge on October 3rd Three days

Difficult Site conditions were continuing challenges during installation Crews constructed the Plate outside of thechannel lifting it and placing them into the stream

This presentation gives a brief recap of the storm the design process for replacing the culverts and the challenges of construction and installation of the new culverts considering the limited access

415 PM ndash 515 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Field Performance of Storm Drainage Systems Shawn R Coombs PE Research Engineer Foltz Concrete Pipe and Precast a division of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common design and installation issues occur throughout the United States which lead to poor performing storm drainage systems This short course will discuss the differences and similarities between rigid and flexible pipe design review areas where design engineers frequently make mistakes and look at field issues that result from poor design inspection and construction practices The presentation will emphasis practical solutions to common issues that result in diminished system service life

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

300 PM ndash 515 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Uses and Limitations of Residential Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13R) Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will review when to use an NFPA 13R sprinkler system limitations in NFPA 13R International Build-ing and Fire Codes on use of these systems how they differ from a NFPA 13 sprinkler system and review the resi-dential design criteria in NFPA 13

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Webster Road - Assessing Designing and Rebuilding a Failed Retaining Wall Matthew Maxey PE Assistant City Engineer City of Greenville

In the Fall of 2014 a large retaining wall adjacent to Webster Road in Greenville SC failed during a heavy rainfall event that caused widespread flooding damage throughout the City including the loss of life Under emergency circumstances the City was tasked with assessing the cause of the failure and performing an in-house design build reconstruction on the wall The wall repair involved multi-discipline engineering tasks that spanned areas from Forensic Engineering to Transportation Geotechnical Structural Hydraulic Utilities Engineering Environmental Protection Construction and Project Management The project encompassed extensive repairs to Stormwater and Wastewater systems and the protection of a nearby stream in addition to rebuilding the wall and the roadway The project was completed in a total of 12 weeks at a cost of $250000 (versus contractor pricing quote that had come in at $650000)

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Porous Asphalt Pavements Jayson Jordan PE Technical Director SC Asphalt Pavement Association

Porous asphalt pavements offer a powerful tool for stormwater management Proper design and construction of these pavements ensure a reduction in runoff as well promote infiltration which helps cleanse storm water and protect streams

1030 AM ndash 1130 AM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Construction of Traditional and Thin Lift Asphalt Overlays Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

Pavement resurfacing and preventive maintenance (or preservation) programs comprise a significant portion of the budgets of public works agencies therefore it is important for engineers to develop proper designs and specifications for these types of projects Based on the demand for guidance on this topic the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA) has developed a supplement to the ldquoAsphalt Pavement Design Guide for Low-Volume Roads and Parking Lotsrdquo that provides guidance on traditional and thin lift asphalt overlays in South Carolina This presentation will provide the consultant engineer general contractor and owner with a detailed overview of the best practices for the design materials selection specification and construction of traditional and thin lift asphalt overlays for resurfacing and preservation projects

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Analyzing Materials Failures Jennifer Hydrick

When a part breaks we often replace it and keep going If itrsquos expensive there may be discussion about whether the manufacturer or designer may be at fault Either way it can be very worthwhile to take a little time to observe how the piece failed in order to learn more about why it failed

Learn techniques for identifying and quantifying a materials failure Wersquoll discuss types of failure indicators on the fracture surface basic techniques for analysis and how to use the information provided by the material to help identify the problem Work through a case study involving failure of a major electrical component at a power plant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Biofiltration and Filterra Alex MacLeod Product Manager Biofiltration and Chris Landt Regional Regulatory Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Stormwater treatment has evolved greatly over the past 25-years to adapt to changing water quality criteria watershed management plans and land development patterns In jurisdictions where stormwater regulations were once satisfied via peak attenuation and TSS removal new rules may additionally require nutrient removal and preservation of natural landscaped areas Stormwater treatment device manufacturers have responded with new product developments to engineer hydrodynamic separators screening devices and membrane media filters that can be capable of removing even dissolved pollutant constituents However such devices are not always viewed as being compatible with low impact development or green infrastructure practices Separately rain gardens bioswales or other vegetated filtration areas may achieve water quality goals but can be maintenance intensive and limited in treatment flowrate capability Biofilters such as the Filterra are filling a specification gap by providing high efficiency high treatment flow rate biofiltration for TSS nitrogen and phosphorous while simplifying maintenance This presentation will contrast the Filterra to common landscape biofiltration practices

GENERAL TRACK I

Urban Search amp Rescue Whatrsquos in it for You Gregory Parsons Principal Engineer Builders Engineering Corp

The South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 (SC-TF1) is the states largest and most highly trained search and rescue asset It mobilizes within six hours of notification by gathering at the headquarters north of Columbia SC-TF1 typically responds as a truck caravan However it also has the ability to respond using military air transportation SC-TF1 deploys as a fully self-sustained unit not requiring any resources other than a staging area The task force supports structural collapse disaster triage wide area assessment wide area search swift water and aerial rescue SC-TF1 has four canine teams a medical team and a Structural Engineer This presentation will address general information about the team the role and responsibilities of the USAR Structural Engineer and how interested engineers may get involved The information will be presented by using real examples of the speakerrsquos experience with the Team The presentation will be entertaining and informative for all who attend

GENERAL TRACK II

Your Critical Facility After the Earthquake - Will It Work Philip J Caldwell Edison Expert Schneider Electric

Building codes have evolved over time to provide a minimum level of life safety for natural hazards For anyone involved in designing critical facilities understanding how effective the nonstructural earthquake design provisions of ASCESEI 7 are in providing life safety is difficult at best for the minimum of life safety performance Post event performance requirements of critical facilities which are required to support response recovery command and control are beyond minimum code life safe objectives for the earthquake hazard

The focus of this presentation is on lessons learned for actual critical facility performance ranging from moderate to extreme earthquakes in Haiti Japan Central Virginia and and others Shown will be examples of how essential building equipment and their distributed systems performed below at and above ASCESEI 7 nonstructural provisions Emphasis is placed on the key aspects of design and installation that contributed to performance

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Comparison of Static Pile Capacity by CPT Analyses Methods Susheel Kolwalkar PhD PE Project Engineer II I Geotechnical Services Terracon Consultants

The cone penetration test (CPT) which is widely used for soil exploration on a variety of civil engineering projects is now gaining favor for investigating soils that support bridge and highway structures The static CPT is often preferred over the conventional rotary drilling and sampling methods due to similarities between the CPT principles and the load transfer mechanisms in deep foundations The CPT is also considered a less disruptive test from an environmental standpoint since it does not involve any drilling or soil sampling If cone soundings can be successfully obtained to the estimated pile penetration depth the CPT data could be analyzed for estimating static pile capacity There are two major methodologies for using CPT data in pile design namely indirect methods and direct methods Indirect methods use CPT derived soil parameters such as soil friction angle undrained shear strength etc while direct methods use cone resistance values to compute unit toe bearing and side friction resistances A research study was performed at Youngstown State University (YSU) which involved a literature search on selected direct CPT analysis methods used worldwide Subsequently axial static capacity of a single pile was estimated on the basis of each method These capacity values were compared with static load test (SLT) results The CPT data and the SLT results for a two span bridge in Marshal County Indiana were provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) The selected direct CPT analysis methods along with their advantages and limitations will be discussed The variation in the capacity values estimated by the CPT analysis methods and their comparison with the SLT results will also be presented

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Lightweight Concrete Revised Bridge Design Provisions offer New Opportunities Reid W Castrodale President Castrodale Engineering Consultants

Lightweight concrete has been addressed in US bridge design specifications since at least 1973 Provisions for lightweight concrete in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications are similar to the Standard Specifications changing little over the years

In 2015 revisions to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications related to lightweight concrete were approved Earlier the equation for modulus of elasticity of concrete was revised to better represent lightweight concrete and high strength concrete These changes simplify and clarify bridge design using lightweight concrete and may offer some new opportunities for its use

Recent changes to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications their background and the impact that they will have on bridge designs using lightweight concrete will be presented Material properties of lightweight concrete important for the design and performance of bridges including modulus of elasticity splitting tensile strength density compressive strength creep and shrinkage will also be discussed

1200 PM ndash 130 PM (1 PDH) LunchKeynote Address SC Flood Issues amp Response Major General Robert E Livingston Jr PE Adjutant General SC National Guard

1030 AM ndash 1130 and 145 ndash 245 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Smoke Management or Control George H McCall PE McCall amp Son Inc

Elimination of smoke is not realistic ndash so control or management Is there a difference Does the shape and volume of the space matter Push or pull What is a ldquodesign firerdquo How do you conduct acceptance testing FPE toys (testing equipment) System reliability ndash what are the pitfalls Nothing is finished until the paperwork (report) is donehellip

All of your basic questions will be answered in this easy-to-breathe presentation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

145 PM ndash 245 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Stormwater Conveyance Thinking Outside The Drop Shaft Dave Werth Principal Clemson Engineering Hydraulics Inc amp Michael Putnam Senior Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

This presentation will outline the process of designing and modeling a unique dual-inlet vortex drop-shaft structure to be installed in the congested Market Street area in downtown Charleston Project challenges include very limited space and the need to combine two influent sewers into a single vortex drop shaft structure Physical modeling was used to validate the unique design and the modeling process will be presented

ELECTRICAL TRACK

NEC 2014 Fire Pumps Emergency Power Systems and Critical Operations Power Systems Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Ryan Lewis PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will review of the challenges and requirements for the following 2014 NEC articles 695 Fire Pumps 700 Emergency Systems 701 Legally Required Standby Systems 708 Critical Operations Power Systems 728 Fire-Resistive Cable Systems

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Happy Trail Culvert A successful Collaboration Between local and Federal Government John Gast Project Manager Keck amp Wood and Morgan Wolf Biologist US Fish and Wildlife Service

Over the years Lancaster County SC has experience significant flooding associated with aging culverts along County maintained roads In addition these culverts were historically not installed to allow for passage of aquatic species living within the affected waterways To help facilitate these improvements and improve the aquatic habitat Lancaster County has teamed with the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish Passage Program on several culvert replacement projects This presentation will address in detail the process undertaken for the Happy Trail project and what roles the various entities played in the successful completion This presentation will also address opportunities where the communities you serve may be able to team with the US Fish and Wildlife service through the Fish Passage Program to improve aquatic habitat with the added advantage of accomplishing infrastructure improvements

GENERAL TRACK I

3D Technology Update and Advancements for REAL WORLD Applications Kevin Hunter President Simplified Office Systems (SOS)

SOS will provide an overview of the latest advancement in various infused filament printing options that open new applications and possibilities We will also discuss the mega class of 3D printers in detail and the various applications for prototypes and end use parts this technology opens for a variety of markets by printing in up to 1 cubic meter Each attendee will have an opportunity to see part samples from various printing and scanning technologies as well as see several of these devices in action Our samples are real world examples of how 3D printing has changed engineering ndash attendees will see unique parts combining traditional manufacturing methods with 3D printing to unlock new possibilities The goal for this session is provide each attendee with a foundational understanding of a variety of 3D technologies that can be used to develop their own 3D strategy for their operations

GENERAL TRACK II

EMAGINE Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers in South Carolina Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

South Carolinarsquos economy is growing and being driven by advanced manufacturing and technology industries To continue this economic growth in the state we need to inspire more young students and equip them with the skills to fill the workforce pipeline To address this critical issue in South Carolina EMAGINE was founded at Clemson University in 2012 to provide STEM outreach for middle and high school students with the primary goal to inspire more students to pursue STEM careers While formal outreach programs like EMAGINE are making an impact in South Carolina there is tremendous opportunity to further increase this impact by engaging more engineering professionals in their communities This presentation will provide a brief overview of EMAGINE and provide guidance about how engineers can get involved and offer outreach in their communities Presentation participants will also engage in a sample hands-on outreach activity led by EMAGINE team members

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Value Engineering with Helical Piles Jeff C Warchall PE Engineering Manager Kent Companies Inc

This presentation pertains to the methodology used for the design of helical foundation piles and tiebacks Focal points of the presentation include the individual bearing plate method of ultimate bearing capacity calculation buckling concerns in very soft or loose subgrade soils and corrosion considerations

Additionally a number of design examples and case studies will be presented demonstrating the where helical piles can be used to value engineer a project The case studies will incorporate a discussion of site specific problems briefly describe the design of the helical piles and present a side by side comparison with alternate foundation methods Attendees should leave the presentation with a more complete understanding of where helical piles are best used and how they compare with other foundation options such as auger cast piles or stone columns

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Complete Streets 101 Safe Comfortable + Convenient Blake Sanders Associate and Senior Landscape Architect Alta Planning and Design

Complete Streets are not a design prescription or a silver bullet to retrofit every street in the United States but is a high-level policy direction that is intended to change the everyday decision making processes This long-term approach to fixing our vehicular pedestrian and cycling network ensures that our public rights-of-way are planned designed constructed operated and maintained to provide safe access for all users During Complete Streets 101 wersquoll review exactly what Complete Streets include the statistics that back-up these options and specific examples of simple design solutions that could revitalize the way we use Americas towns cities and communities 300 PM ndash 400 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Subsurface Utility Engineering - Market Street Drainage Improvements Scott Smith Senior Project Manager GEL Geophysics LLC and Scott Hildebrand PE Senior Civil Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

Davis amp Floyd Inc is designing a major phase (Division III) of the City of Charlestonrsquos Market Street Drainage Improvement Project In the engineering and subsurface utility arena the historic Market Street area in downtown Charleston is known for its high utility density and for the ages and number of out-of-service utilities as well as other subsurface features which could prove to be conflicts with future construction activities Davis amp Floyd elected to gather extensive subsurface utility information in order to facilitate the design of the project

GEL Geophysics performed a comprehensive SUE Investigation within the project footprint GEL Geophysics and Davis amp Floyd will provide a presentation on the application and benefits of the SUE process for this project with emphasis on the innovative use of 3-D subsurface imaging technology and 3-D SUE deliverables

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ELECTRICAL TRACK

LED Lighting and the Evolving IESNA Lighting Level Recommendations Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Leah Dintelman PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will give an overview of the changes in lighting design practices due to LED light sources Topics will include delivered light color temperature perceived intensity of light sources suggested foot candle levels and energy code watts per square foot requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Value of Construction Engineer Interim Closure of TRU Pad 16 Diana Bowers Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) was tasked with providing interim closure of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted Transuranic (TRU) Pad 16 at the SRNS burial ground Due to a storage drum leak that resulted in contamination of the original concrete pad protective actions were implemented to control the spread of the contamination The work required grouting a sump placing a grout contamination barrier installing a concrete protective barrier in order to dismantle the structure and placing an interim concrete cap on TRU Pad 16 The pad was closed under a RCRA Interim Measures Plan approved by South Carolina Department and Environmental Control This presentation will provide a very brief background of the facility the design challenges and innovations in construction that were implemented to reduce cost improve schedule and enhance constructability Working integrally with Design Engineering and the Burial Grounds Construction Engineering initiated changes and innovations

GENERAL TRACK I

SCRA Applied RampD Collaborative RampD for the State and the Nation Jon Tirpak Executive Director Forging Defense Manufacturing Consortium

SCRA Applied RampD serves the nation and the state through collaborative research and development Examples of RampD consortia will be illustrated for the forging foundry shipbuilding and vertical lift industries Sample programs and projects funded by federal agencies include the application of high strength low alloy steels in girder systems and bridging systems forging modeling weapon system prototyping and work force development RampD management will also be reviewed in investigating developing testing and implementing technology SCRA offers SC based companies to innovate through SC Launch and through SC Innovation Centers Links will be offered to the audience in partnering with SCRA Applied RampD on future projects and programs Perhaps a new consortium will be identified at this premiere engineering event to benefit the Palmetto State

GENERAL TRACK II

Engineering Risk Management Sam Al-Jamal Vice President Infrastructure Consulting amp Engineering

Risk Management is essential for both Manager and Engineers Engineers manage projects (large or small) the risks these projects entail and the people who perform these projects Engineers in management positions have different risk-related responsibilities than the workers they employ It is therefore necessary for engineers (managers and engineers) to understand the process of risk management An engineer might be actively involved in the process itself in various ways ndash identifying hazards analyzing probability of occurrence and severity of consequences assessing the level of risk in relation to company policy or an externally mandated standard or implementing and monitoring risk reduction measures Alternatively an engineer might be faced with decision making on the basis of a qualitative or quantitative risk assessment performed by an outside consultant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

What Caused The Cracks Kurt Heinrichs PE Manager Forensics Engineering Group NOVA Engineering amp Environmental

This presentation will include a description of the latest forensics engineering tools and nondestructive testing techniques to evaluate the cause and extent of structural and waterproofing distress in civil structures A review of the latest testing techniques limitations applications and capabilities will be presented Nondestructive techniques will include

- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) - Ultrasonic testing of concrete and steel materials - Impact Echo testing of concrete - Load Testing - Field Sampling - Crack Mapping - Exploratory Openings - Laboratory Testing

Practical applications of the listed techniques will be presented A few case history projects of the application of the tools through repair design and completion of restoration construction will also be included

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

2015 SC Storm Emergency Culvert Replacements - Rail Applications Chris Beaty Senior Project Engineer Pomona Pipe Products and Tom Lawson PE Senior Regional Sales Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions

The October Storm in South Carolina caused multiple washouts on Rail lines requiring expedited design manufacture and installation of replacement Culverts For the Railroads reopening the lines was crucial Plate structures are ideally suited for emergency bridge and culvert replacements

The process went at a rapid pace The storms washed out the Rail line and Bridge on October 3rd Three days

Difficult Site conditions were continuing challenges during installation Crews constructed the Plate outside of thechannel lifting it and placing them into the stream

This presentation gives a brief recap of the storm the design process for replacing the culverts and the challenges of construction and installation of the new culverts considering the limited access

415 PM ndash 515 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Field Performance of Storm Drainage Systems Shawn R Coombs PE Research Engineer Foltz Concrete Pipe and Precast a division of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common design and installation issues occur throughout the United States which lead to poor performing storm drainage systems This short course will discuss the differences and similarities between rigid and flexible pipe design review areas where design engineers frequently make mistakes and look at field issues that result from poor design inspection and construction practices The presentation will emphasis practical solutions to common issues that result in diminished system service life

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

300 PM ndash 515 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Uses and Limitations of Residential Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13R) Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will review when to use an NFPA 13R sprinkler system limitations in NFPA 13R International Build-ing and Fire Codes on use of these systems how they differ from a NFPA 13 sprinkler system and review the resi-dential design criteria in NFPA 13

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Biofiltration and Filterra Alex MacLeod Product Manager Biofiltration and Chris Landt Regional Regulatory Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Stormwater treatment has evolved greatly over the past 25-years to adapt to changing water quality criteria watershed management plans and land development patterns In jurisdictions where stormwater regulations were once satisfied via peak attenuation and TSS removal new rules may additionally require nutrient removal and preservation of natural landscaped areas Stormwater treatment device manufacturers have responded with new product developments to engineer hydrodynamic separators screening devices and membrane media filters that can be capable of removing even dissolved pollutant constituents However such devices are not always viewed as being compatible with low impact development or green infrastructure practices Separately rain gardens bioswales or other vegetated filtration areas may achieve water quality goals but can be maintenance intensive and limited in treatment flowrate capability Biofilters such as the Filterra are filling a specification gap by providing high efficiency high treatment flow rate biofiltration for TSS nitrogen and phosphorous while simplifying maintenance This presentation will contrast the Filterra to common landscape biofiltration practices

GENERAL TRACK I

Urban Search amp Rescue Whatrsquos in it for You Gregory Parsons Principal Engineer Builders Engineering Corp

The South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 (SC-TF1) is the states largest and most highly trained search and rescue asset It mobilizes within six hours of notification by gathering at the headquarters north of Columbia SC-TF1 typically responds as a truck caravan However it also has the ability to respond using military air transportation SC-TF1 deploys as a fully self-sustained unit not requiring any resources other than a staging area The task force supports structural collapse disaster triage wide area assessment wide area search swift water and aerial rescue SC-TF1 has four canine teams a medical team and a Structural Engineer This presentation will address general information about the team the role and responsibilities of the USAR Structural Engineer and how interested engineers may get involved The information will be presented by using real examples of the speakerrsquos experience with the Team The presentation will be entertaining and informative for all who attend

GENERAL TRACK II

Your Critical Facility After the Earthquake - Will It Work Philip J Caldwell Edison Expert Schneider Electric

Building codes have evolved over time to provide a minimum level of life safety for natural hazards For anyone involved in designing critical facilities understanding how effective the nonstructural earthquake design provisions of ASCESEI 7 are in providing life safety is difficult at best for the minimum of life safety performance Post event performance requirements of critical facilities which are required to support response recovery command and control are beyond minimum code life safe objectives for the earthquake hazard

The focus of this presentation is on lessons learned for actual critical facility performance ranging from moderate to extreme earthquakes in Haiti Japan Central Virginia and and others Shown will be examples of how essential building equipment and their distributed systems performed below at and above ASCESEI 7 nonstructural provisions Emphasis is placed on the key aspects of design and installation that contributed to performance

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Comparison of Static Pile Capacity by CPT Analyses Methods Susheel Kolwalkar PhD PE Project Engineer II I Geotechnical Services Terracon Consultants

The cone penetration test (CPT) which is widely used for soil exploration on a variety of civil engineering projects is now gaining favor for investigating soils that support bridge and highway structures The static CPT is often preferred over the conventional rotary drilling and sampling methods due to similarities between the CPT principles and the load transfer mechanisms in deep foundations The CPT is also considered a less disruptive test from an environmental standpoint since it does not involve any drilling or soil sampling If cone soundings can be successfully obtained to the estimated pile penetration depth the CPT data could be analyzed for estimating static pile capacity There are two major methodologies for using CPT data in pile design namely indirect methods and direct methods Indirect methods use CPT derived soil parameters such as soil friction angle undrained shear strength etc while direct methods use cone resistance values to compute unit toe bearing and side friction resistances A research study was performed at Youngstown State University (YSU) which involved a literature search on selected direct CPT analysis methods used worldwide Subsequently axial static capacity of a single pile was estimated on the basis of each method These capacity values were compared with static load test (SLT) results The CPT data and the SLT results for a two span bridge in Marshal County Indiana were provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) The selected direct CPT analysis methods along with their advantages and limitations will be discussed The variation in the capacity values estimated by the CPT analysis methods and their comparison with the SLT results will also be presented

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Lightweight Concrete Revised Bridge Design Provisions offer New Opportunities Reid W Castrodale President Castrodale Engineering Consultants

Lightweight concrete has been addressed in US bridge design specifications since at least 1973 Provisions for lightweight concrete in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications are similar to the Standard Specifications changing little over the years

In 2015 revisions to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications related to lightweight concrete were approved Earlier the equation for modulus of elasticity of concrete was revised to better represent lightweight concrete and high strength concrete These changes simplify and clarify bridge design using lightweight concrete and may offer some new opportunities for its use

Recent changes to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications their background and the impact that they will have on bridge designs using lightweight concrete will be presented Material properties of lightweight concrete important for the design and performance of bridges including modulus of elasticity splitting tensile strength density compressive strength creep and shrinkage will also be discussed

1200 PM ndash 130 PM (1 PDH) LunchKeynote Address SC Flood Issues amp Response Major General Robert E Livingston Jr PE Adjutant General SC National Guard

1030 AM ndash 1130 and 145 ndash 245 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Smoke Management or Control George H McCall PE McCall amp Son Inc

Elimination of smoke is not realistic ndash so control or management Is there a difference Does the shape and volume of the space matter Push or pull What is a ldquodesign firerdquo How do you conduct acceptance testing FPE toys (testing equipment) System reliability ndash what are the pitfalls Nothing is finished until the paperwork (report) is donehellip

All of your basic questions will be answered in this easy-to-breathe presentation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

145 PM ndash 245 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Stormwater Conveyance Thinking Outside The Drop Shaft Dave Werth Principal Clemson Engineering Hydraulics Inc amp Michael Putnam Senior Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

This presentation will outline the process of designing and modeling a unique dual-inlet vortex drop-shaft structure to be installed in the congested Market Street area in downtown Charleston Project challenges include very limited space and the need to combine two influent sewers into a single vortex drop shaft structure Physical modeling was used to validate the unique design and the modeling process will be presented

ELECTRICAL TRACK

NEC 2014 Fire Pumps Emergency Power Systems and Critical Operations Power Systems Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Ryan Lewis PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will review of the challenges and requirements for the following 2014 NEC articles 695 Fire Pumps 700 Emergency Systems 701 Legally Required Standby Systems 708 Critical Operations Power Systems 728 Fire-Resistive Cable Systems

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Happy Trail Culvert A successful Collaboration Between local and Federal Government John Gast Project Manager Keck amp Wood and Morgan Wolf Biologist US Fish and Wildlife Service

Over the years Lancaster County SC has experience significant flooding associated with aging culverts along County maintained roads In addition these culverts were historically not installed to allow for passage of aquatic species living within the affected waterways To help facilitate these improvements and improve the aquatic habitat Lancaster County has teamed with the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish Passage Program on several culvert replacement projects This presentation will address in detail the process undertaken for the Happy Trail project and what roles the various entities played in the successful completion This presentation will also address opportunities where the communities you serve may be able to team with the US Fish and Wildlife service through the Fish Passage Program to improve aquatic habitat with the added advantage of accomplishing infrastructure improvements

GENERAL TRACK I

3D Technology Update and Advancements for REAL WORLD Applications Kevin Hunter President Simplified Office Systems (SOS)

SOS will provide an overview of the latest advancement in various infused filament printing options that open new applications and possibilities We will also discuss the mega class of 3D printers in detail and the various applications for prototypes and end use parts this technology opens for a variety of markets by printing in up to 1 cubic meter Each attendee will have an opportunity to see part samples from various printing and scanning technologies as well as see several of these devices in action Our samples are real world examples of how 3D printing has changed engineering ndash attendees will see unique parts combining traditional manufacturing methods with 3D printing to unlock new possibilities The goal for this session is provide each attendee with a foundational understanding of a variety of 3D technologies that can be used to develop their own 3D strategy for their operations

GENERAL TRACK II

EMAGINE Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers in South Carolina Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

South Carolinarsquos economy is growing and being driven by advanced manufacturing and technology industries To continue this economic growth in the state we need to inspire more young students and equip them with the skills to fill the workforce pipeline To address this critical issue in South Carolina EMAGINE was founded at Clemson University in 2012 to provide STEM outreach for middle and high school students with the primary goal to inspire more students to pursue STEM careers While formal outreach programs like EMAGINE are making an impact in South Carolina there is tremendous opportunity to further increase this impact by engaging more engineering professionals in their communities This presentation will provide a brief overview of EMAGINE and provide guidance about how engineers can get involved and offer outreach in their communities Presentation participants will also engage in a sample hands-on outreach activity led by EMAGINE team members

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Value Engineering with Helical Piles Jeff C Warchall PE Engineering Manager Kent Companies Inc

This presentation pertains to the methodology used for the design of helical foundation piles and tiebacks Focal points of the presentation include the individual bearing plate method of ultimate bearing capacity calculation buckling concerns in very soft or loose subgrade soils and corrosion considerations

Additionally a number of design examples and case studies will be presented demonstrating the where helical piles can be used to value engineer a project The case studies will incorporate a discussion of site specific problems briefly describe the design of the helical piles and present a side by side comparison with alternate foundation methods Attendees should leave the presentation with a more complete understanding of where helical piles are best used and how they compare with other foundation options such as auger cast piles or stone columns

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Complete Streets 101 Safe Comfortable + Convenient Blake Sanders Associate and Senior Landscape Architect Alta Planning and Design

Complete Streets are not a design prescription or a silver bullet to retrofit every street in the United States but is a high-level policy direction that is intended to change the everyday decision making processes This long-term approach to fixing our vehicular pedestrian and cycling network ensures that our public rights-of-way are planned designed constructed operated and maintained to provide safe access for all users During Complete Streets 101 wersquoll review exactly what Complete Streets include the statistics that back-up these options and specific examples of simple design solutions that could revitalize the way we use Americas towns cities and communities 300 PM ndash 400 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Subsurface Utility Engineering - Market Street Drainage Improvements Scott Smith Senior Project Manager GEL Geophysics LLC and Scott Hildebrand PE Senior Civil Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

Davis amp Floyd Inc is designing a major phase (Division III) of the City of Charlestonrsquos Market Street Drainage Improvement Project In the engineering and subsurface utility arena the historic Market Street area in downtown Charleston is known for its high utility density and for the ages and number of out-of-service utilities as well as other subsurface features which could prove to be conflicts with future construction activities Davis amp Floyd elected to gather extensive subsurface utility information in order to facilitate the design of the project

GEL Geophysics performed a comprehensive SUE Investigation within the project footprint GEL Geophysics and Davis amp Floyd will provide a presentation on the application and benefits of the SUE process for this project with emphasis on the innovative use of 3-D subsurface imaging technology and 3-D SUE deliverables

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ELECTRICAL TRACK

LED Lighting and the Evolving IESNA Lighting Level Recommendations Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Leah Dintelman PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will give an overview of the changes in lighting design practices due to LED light sources Topics will include delivered light color temperature perceived intensity of light sources suggested foot candle levels and energy code watts per square foot requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Value of Construction Engineer Interim Closure of TRU Pad 16 Diana Bowers Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) was tasked with providing interim closure of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted Transuranic (TRU) Pad 16 at the SRNS burial ground Due to a storage drum leak that resulted in contamination of the original concrete pad protective actions were implemented to control the spread of the contamination The work required grouting a sump placing a grout contamination barrier installing a concrete protective barrier in order to dismantle the structure and placing an interim concrete cap on TRU Pad 16 The pad was closed under a RCRA Interim Measures Plan approved by South Carolina Department and Environmental Control This presentation will provide a very brief background of the facility the design challenges and innovations in construction that were implemented to reduce cost improve schedule and enhance constructability Working integrally with Design Engineering and the Burial Grounds Construction Engineering initiated changes and innovations

GENERAL TRACK I

SCRA Applied RampD Collaborative RampD for the State and the Nation Jon Tirpak Executive Director Forging Defense Manufacturing Consortium

SCRA Applied RampD serves the nation and the state through collaborative research and development Examples of RampD consortia will be illustrated for the forging foundry shipbuilding and vertical lift industries Sample programs and projects funded by federal agencies include the application of high strength low alloy steels in girder systems and bridging systems forging modeling weapon system prototyping and work force development RampD management will also be reviewed in investigating developing testing and implementing technology SCRA offers SC based companies to innovate through SC Launch and through SC Innovation Centers Links will be offered to the audience in partnering with SCRA Applied RampD on future projects and programs Perhaps a new consortium will be identified at this premiere engineering event to benefit the Palmetto State

GENERAL TRACK II

Engineering Risk Management Sam Al-Jamal Vice President Infrastructure Consulting amp Engineering

Risk Management is essential for both Manager and Engineers Engineers manage projects (large or small) the risks these projects entail and the people who perform these projects Engineers in management positions have different risk-related responsibilities than the workers they employ It is therefore necessary for engineers (managers and engineers) to understand the process of risk management An engineer might be actively involved in the process itself in various ways ndash identifying hazards analyzing probability of occurrence and severity of consequences assessing the level of risk in relation to company policy or an externally mandated standard or implementing and monitoring risk reduction measures Alternatively an engineer might be faced with decision making on the basis of a qualitative or quantitative risk assessment performed by an outside consultant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

What Caused The Cracks Kurt Heinrichs PE Manager Forensics Engineering Group NOVA Engineering amp Environmental

This presentation will include a description of the latest forensics engineering tools and nondestructive testing techniques to evaluate the cause and extent of structural and waterproofing distress in civil structures A review of the latest testing techniques limitations applications and capabilities will be presented Nondestructive techniques will include

- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) - Ultrasonic testing of concrete and steel materials - Impact Echo testing of concrete - Load Testing - Field Sampling - Crack Mapping - Exploratory Openings - Laboratory Testing

Practical applications of the listed techniques will be presented A few case history projects of the application of the tools through repair design and completion of restoration construction will also be included

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

2015 SC Storm Emergency Culvert Replacements - Rail Applications Chris Beaty Senior Project Engineer Pomona Pipe Products and Tom Lawson PE Senior Regional Sales Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions

The October Storm in South Carolina caused multiple washouts on Rail lines requiring expedited design manufacture and installation of replacement Culverts For the Railroads reopening the lines was crucial Plate structures are ideally suited for emergency bridge and culvert replacements

The process went at a rapid pace The storms washed out the Rail line and Bridge on October 3rd Three days

Difficult Site conditions were continuing challenges during installation Crews constructed the Plate outside of thechannel lifting it and placing them into the stream

This presentation gives a brief recap of the storm the design process for replacing the culverts and the challenges of construction and installation of the new culverts considering the limited access

415 PM ndash 515 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Field Performance of Storm Drainage Systems Shawn R Coombs PE Research Engineer Foltz Concrete Pipe and Precast a division of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common design and installation issues occur throughout the United States which lead to poor performing storm drainage systems This short course will discuss the differences and similarities between rigid and flexible pipe design review areas where design engineers frequently make mistakes and look at field issues that result from poor design inspection and construction practices The presentation will emphasis practical solutions to common issues that result in diminished system service life

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

300 PM ndash 515 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Uses and Limitations of Residential Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13R) Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will review when to use an NFPA 13R sprinkler system limitations in NFPA 13R International Build-ing and Fire Codes on use of these systems how they differ from a NFPA 13 sprinkler system and review the resi-dential design criteria in NFPA 13

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Comparison of Static Pile Capacity by CPT Analyses Methods Susheel Kolwalkar PhD PE Project Engineer II I Geotechnical Services Terracon Consultants

The cone penetration test (CPT) which is widely used for soil exploration on a variety of civil engineering projects is now gaining favor for investigating soils that support bridge and highway structures The static CPT is often preferred over the conventional rotary drilling and sampling methods due to similarities between the CPT principles and the load transfer mechanisms in deep foundations The CPT is also considered a less disruptive test from an environmental standpoint since it does not involve any drilling or soil sampling If cone soundings can be successfully obtained to the estimated pile penetration depth the CPT data could be analyzed for estimating static pile capacity There are two major methodologies for using CPT data in pile design namely indirect methods and direct methods Indirect methods use CPT derived soil parameters such as soil friction angle undrained shear strength etc while direct methods use cone resistance values to compute unit toe bearing and side friction resistances A research study was performed at Youngstown State University (YSU) which involved a literature search on selected direct CPT analysis methods used worldwide Subsequently axial static capacity of a single pile was estimated on the basis of each method These capacity values were compared with static load test (SLT) results The CPT data and the SLT results for a two span bridge in Marshal County Indiana were provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) The selected direct CPT analysis methods along with their advantages and limitations will be discussed The variation in the capacity values estimated by the CPT analysis methods and their comparison with the SLT results will also be presented

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Lightweight Concrete Revised Bridge Design Provisions offer New Opportunities Reid W Castrodale President Castrodale Engineering Consultants

Lightweight concrete has been addressed in US bridge design specifications since at least 1973 Provisions for lightweight concrete in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications are similar to the Standard Specifications changing little over the years

In 2015 revisions to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications related to lightweight concrete were approved Earlier the equation for modulus of elasticity of concrete was revised to better represent lightweight concrete and high strength concrete These changes simplify and clarify bridge design using lightweight concrete and may offer some new opportunities for its use

Recent changes to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications their background and the impact that they will have on bridge designs using lightweight concrete will be presented Material properties of lightweight concrete important for the design and performance of bridges including modulus of elasticity splitting tensile strength density compressive strength creep and shrinkage will also be discussed

1200 PM ndash 130 PM (1 PDH) LunchKeynote Address SC Flood Issues amp Response Major General Robert E Livingston Jr PE Adjutant General SC National Guard

1030 AM ndash 1130 and 145 ndash 245 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Smoke Management or Control George H McCall PE McCall amp Son Inc

Elimination of smoke is not realistic ndash so control or management Is there a difference Does the shape and volume of the space matter Push or pull What is a ldquodesign firerdquo How do you conduct acceptance testing FPE toys (testing equipment) System reliability ndash what are the pitfalls Nothing is finished until the paperwork (report) is donehellip

All of your basic questions will be answered in this easy-to-breathe presentation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

145 PM ndash 245 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Stormwater Conveyance Thinking Outside The Drop Shaft Dave Werth Principal Clemson Engineering Hydraulics Inc amp Michael Putnam Senior Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

This presentation will outline the process of designing and modeling a unique dual-inlet vortex drop-shaft structure to be installed in the congested Market Street area in downtown Charleston Project challenges include very limited space and the need to combine two influent sewers into a single vortex drop shaft structure Physical modeling was used to validate the unique design and the modeling process will be presented

ELECTRICAL TRACK

NEC 2014 Fire Pumps Emergency Power Systems and Critical Operations Power Systems Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Ryan Lewis PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will review of the challenges and requirements for the following 2014 NEC articles 695 Fire Pumps 700 Emergency Systems 701 Legally Required Standby Systems 708 Critical Operations Power Systems 728 Fire-Resistive Cable Systems

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Happy Trail Culvert A successful Collaboration Between local and Federal Government John Gast Project Manager Keck amp Wood and Morgan Wolf Biologist US Fish and Wildlife Service

Over the years Lancaster County SC has experience significant flooding associated with aging culverts along County maintained roads In addition these culverts were historically not installed to allow for passage of aquatic species living within the affected waterways To help facilitate these improvements and improve the aquatic habitat Lancaster County has teamed with the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish Passage Program on several culvert replacement projects This presentation will address in detail the process undertaken for the Happy Trail project and what roles the various entities played in the successful completion This presentation will also address opportunities where the communities you serve may be able to team with the US Fish and Wildlife service through the Fish Passage Program to improve aquatic habitat with the added advantage of accomplishing infrastructure improvements

GENERAL TRACK I

3D Technology Update and Advancements for REAL WORLD Applications Kevin Hunter President Simplified Office Systems (SOS)

SOS will provide an overview of the latest advancement in various infused filament printing options that open new applications and possibilities We will also discuss the mega class of 3D printers in detail and the various applications for prototypes and end use parts this technology opens for a variety of markets by printing in up to 1 cubic meter Each attendee will have an opportunity to see part samples from various printing and scanning technologies as well as see several of these devices in action Our samples are real world examples of how 3D printing has changed engineering ndash attendees will see unique parts combining traditional manufacturing methods with 3D printing to unlock new possibilities The goal for this session is provide each attendee with a foundational understanding of a variety of 3D technologies that can be used to develop their own 3D strategy for their operations

GENERAL TRACK II

EMAGINE Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers in South Carolina Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

South Carolinarsquos economy is growing and being driven by advanced manufacturing and technology industries To continue this economic growth in the state we need to inspire more young students and equip them with the skills to fill the workforce pipeline To address this critical issue in South Carolina EMAGINE was founded at Clemson University in 2012 to provide STEM outreach for middle and high school students with the primary goal to inspire more students to pursue STEM careers While formal outreach programs like EMAGINE are making an impact in South Carolina there is tremendous opportunity to further increase this impact by engaging more engineering professionals in their communities This presentation will provide a brief overview of EMAGINE and provide guidance about how engineers can get involved and offer outreach in their communities Presentation participants will also engage in a sample hands-on outreach activity led by EMAGINE team members

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Value Engineering with Helical Piles Jeff C Warchall PE Engineering Manager Kent Companies Inc

This presentation pertains to the methodology used for the design of helical foundation piles and tiebacks Focal points of the presentation include the individual bearing plate method of ultimate bearing capacity calculation buckling concerns in very soft or loose subgrade soils and corrosion considerations

Additionally a number of design examples and case studies will be presented demonstrating the where helical piles can be used to value engineer a project The case studies will incorporate a discussion of site specific problems briefly describe the design of the helical piles and present a side by side comparison with alternate foundation methods Attendees should leave the presentation with a more complete understanding of where helical piles are best used and how they compare with other foundation options such as auger cast piles or stone columns

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Complete Streets 101 Safe Comfortable + Convenient Blake Sanders Associate and Senior Landscape Architect Alta Planning and Design

Complete Streets are not a design prescription or a silver bullet to retrofit every street in the United States but is a high-level policy direction that is intended to change the everyday decision making processes This long-term approach to fixing our vehicular pedestrian and cycling network ensures that our public rights-of-way are planned designed constructed operated and maintained to provide safe access for all users During Complete Streets 101 wersquoll review exactly what Complete Streets include the statistics that back-up these options and specific examples of simple design solutions that could revitalize the way we use Americas towns cities and communities 300 PM ndash 400 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Subsurface Utility Engineering - Market Street Drainage Improvements Scott Smith Senior Project Manager GEL Geophysics LLC and Scott Hildebrand PE Senior Civil Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

Davis amp Floyd Inc is designing a major phase (Division III) of the City of Charlestonrsquos Market Street Drainage Improvement Project In the engineering and subsurface utility arena the historic Market Street area in downtown Charleston is known for its high utility density and for the ages and number of out-of-service utilities as well as other subsurface features which could prove to be conflicts with future construction activities Davis amp Floyd elected to gather extensive subsurface utility information in order to facilitate the design of the project

GEL Geophysics performed a comprehensive SUE Investigation within the project footprint GEL Geophysics and Davis amp Floyd will provide a presentation on the application and benefits of the SUE process for this project with emphasis on the innovative use of 3-D subsurface imaging technology and 3-D SUE deliverables

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ELECTRICAL TRACK

LED Lighting and the Evolving IESNA Lighting Level Recommendations Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Leah Dintelman PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will give an overview of the changes in lighting design practices due to LED light sources Topics will include delivered light color temperature perceived intensity of light sources suggested foot candle levels and energy code watts per square foot requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Value of Construction Engineer Interim Closure of TRU Pad 16 Diana Bowers Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) was tasked with providing interim closure of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted Transuranic (TRU) Pad 16 at the SRNS burial ground Due to a storage drum leak that resulted in contamination of the original concrete pad protective actions were implemented to control the spread of the contamination The work required grouting a sump placing a grout contamination barrier installing a concrete protective barrier in order to dismantle the structure and placing an interim concrete cap on TRU Pad 16 The pad was closed under a RCRA Interim Measures Plan approved by South Carolina Department and Environmental Control This presentation will provide a very brief background of the facility the design challenges and innovations in construction that were implemented to reduce cost improve schedule and enhance constructability Working integrally with Design Engineering and the Burial Grounds Construction Engineering initiated changes and innovations

GENERAL TRACK I

SCRA Applied RampD Collaborative RampD for the State and the Nation Jon Tirpak Executive Director Forging Defense Manufacturing Consortium

SCRA Applied RampD serves the nation and the state through collaborative research and development Examples of RampD consortia will be illustrated for the forging foundry shipbuilding and vertical lift industries Sample programs and projects funded by federal agencies include the application of high strength low alloy steels in girder systems and bridging systems forging modeling weapon system prototyping and work force development RampD management will also be reviewed in investigating developing testing and implementing technology SCRA offers SC based companies to innovate through SC Launch and through SC Innovation Centers Links will be offered to the audience in partnering with SCRA Applied RampD on future projects and programs Perhaps a new consortium will be identified at this premiere engineering event to benefit the Palmetto State

GENERAL TRACK II

Engineering Risk Management Sam Al-Jamal Vice President Infrastructure Consulting amp Engineering

Risk Management is essential for both Manager and Engineers Engineers manage projects (large or small) the risks these projects entail and the people who perform these projects Engineers in management positions have different risk-related responsibilities than the workers they employ It is therefore necessary for engineers (managers and engineers) to understand the process of risk management An engineer might be actively involved in the process itself in various ways ndash identifying hazards analyzing probability of occurrence and severity of consequences assessing the level of risk in relation to company policy or an externally mandated standard or implementing and monitoring risk reduction measures Alternatively an engineer might be faced with decision making on the basis of a qualitative or quantitative risk assessment performed by an outside consultant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

What Caused The Cracks Kurt Heinrichs PE Manager Forensics Engineering Group NOVA Engineering amp Environmental

This presentation will include a description of the latest forensics engineering tools and nondestructive testing techniques to evaluate the cause and extent of structural and waterproofing distress in civil structures A review of the latest testing techniques limitations applications and capabilities will be presented Nondestructive techniques will include

- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) - Ultrasonic testing of concrete and steel materials - Impact Echo testing of concrete - Load Testing - Field Sampling - Crack Mapping - Exploratory Openings - Laboratory Testing

Practical applications of the listed techniques will be presented A few case history projects of the application of the tools through repair design and completion of restoration construction will also be included

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

2015 SC Storm Emergency Culvert Replacements - Rail Applications Chris Beaty Senior Project Engineer Pomona Pipe Products and Tom Lawson PE Senior Regional Sales Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions

The October Storm in South Carolina caused multiple washouts on Rail lines requiring expedited design manufacture and installation of replacement Culverts For the Railroads reopening the lines was crucial Plate structures are ideally suited for emergency bridge and culvert replacements

The process went at a rapid pace The storms washed out the Rail line and Bridge on October 3rd Three days

Difficult Site conditions were continuing challenges during installation Crews constructed the Plate outside of thechannel lifting it and placing them into the stream

This presentation gives a brief recap of the storm the design process for replacing the culverts and the challenges of construction and installation of the new culverts considering the limited access

415 PM ndash 515 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Field Performance of Storm Drainage Systems Shawn R Coombs PE Research Engineer Foltz Concrete Pipe and Precast a division of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common design and installation issues occur throughout the United States which lead to poor performing storm drainage systems This short course will discuss the differences and similarities between rigid and flexible pipe design review areas where design engineers frequently make mistakes and look at field issues that result from poor design inspection and construction practices The presentation will emphasis practical solutions to common issues that result in diminished system service life

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

300 PM ndash 515 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Uses and Limitations of Residential Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13R) Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will review when to use an NFPA 13R sprinkler system limitations in NFPA 13R International Build-ing and Fire Codes on use of these systems how they differ from a NFPA 13 sprinkler system and review the resi-dential design criteria in NFPA 13

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

145 PM ndash 245 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Stormwater Conveyance Thinking Outside The Drop Shaft Dave Werth Principal Clemson Engineering Hydraulics Inc amp Michael Putnam Senior Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

This presentation will outline the process of designing and modeling a unique dual-inlet vortex drop-shaft structure to be installed in the congested Market Street area in downtown Charleston Project challenges include very limited space and the need to combine two influent sewers into a single vortex drop shaft structure Physical modeling was used to validate the unique design and the modeling process will be presented

ELECTRICAL TRACK

NEC 2014 Fire Pumps Emergency Power Systems and Critical Operations Power Systems Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Ryan Lewis PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will review of the challenges and requirements for the following 2014 NEC articles 695 Fire Pumps 700 Emergency Systems 701 Legally Required Standby Systems 708 Critical Operations Power Systems 728 Fire-Resistive Cable Systems

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Happy Trail Culvert A successful Collaboration Between local and Federal Government John Gast Project Manager Keck amp Wood and Morgan Wolf Biologist US Fish and Wildlife Service

Over the years Lancaster County SC has experience significant flooding associated with aging culverts along County maintained roads In addition these culverts were historically not installed to allow for passage of aquatic species living within the affected waterways To help facilitate these improvements and improve the aquatic habitat Lancaster County has teamed with the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish Passage Program on several culvert replacement projects This presentation will address in detail the process undertaken for the Happy Trail project and what roles the various entities played in the successful completion This presentation will also address opportunities where the communities you serve may be able to team with the US Fish and Wildlife service through the Fish Passage Program to improve aquatic habitat with the added advantage of accomplishing infrastructure improvements

GENERAL TRACK I

3D Technology Update and Advancements for REAL WORLD Applications Kevin Hunter President Simplified Office Systems (SOS)

SOS will provide an overview of the latest advancement in various infused filament printing options that open new applications and possibilities We will also discuss the mega class of 3D printers in detail and the various applications for prototypes and end use parts this technology opens for a variety of markets by printing in up to 1 cubic meter Each attendee will have an opportunity to see part samples from various printing and scanning technologies as well as see several of these devices in action Our samples are real world examples of how 3D printing has changed engineering ndash attendees will see unique parts combining traditional manufacturing methods with 3D printing to unlock new possibilities The goal for this session is provide each attendee with a foundational understanding of a variety of 3D technologies that can be used to develop their own 3D strategy for their operations

GENERAL TRACK II

EMAGINE Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers in South Carolina Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

South Carolinarsquos economy is growing and being driven by advanced manufacturing and technology industries To continue this economic growth in the state we need to inspire more young students and equip them with the skills to fill the workforce pipeline To address this critical issue in South Carolina EMAGINE was founded at Clemson University in 2012 to provide STEM outreach for middle and high school students with the primary goal to inspire more students to pursue STEM careers While formal outreach programs like EMAGINE are making an impact in South Carolina there is tremendous opportunity to further increase this impact by engaging more engineering professionals in their communities This presentation will provide a brief overview of EMAGINE and provide guidance about how engineers can get involved and offer outreach in their communities Presentation participants will also engage in a sample hands-on outreach activity led by EMAGINE team members

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Value Engineering with Helical Piles Jeff C Warchall PE Engineering Manager Kent Companies Inc

This presentation pertains to the methodology used for the design of helical foundation piles and tiebacks Focal points of the presentation include the individual bearing plate method of ultimate bearing capacity calculation buckling concerns in very soft or loose subgrade soils and corrosion considerations

Additionally a number of design examples and case studies will be presented demonstrating the where helical piles can be used to value engineer a project The case studies will incorporate a discussion of site specific problems briefly describe the design of the helical piles and present a side by side comparison with alternate foundation methods Attendees should leave the presentation with a more complete understanding of where helical piles are best used and how they compare with other foundation options such as auger cast piles or stone columns

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Complete Streets 101 Safe Comfortable + Convenient Blake Sanders Associate and Senior Landscape Architect Alta Planning and Design

Complete Streets are not a design prescription or a silver bullet to retrofit every street in the United States but is a high-level policy direction that is intended to change the everyday decision making processes This long-term approach to fixing our vehicular pedestrian and cycling network ensures that our public rights-of-way are planned designed constructed operated and maintained to provide safe access for all users During Complete Streets 101 wersquoll review exactly what Complete Streets include the statistics that back-up these options and specific examples of simple design solutions that could revitalize the way we use Americas towns cities and communities 300 PM ndash 400 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Subsurface Utility Engineering - Market Street Drainage Improvements Scott Smith Senior Project Manager GEL Geophysics LLC and Scott Hildebrand PE Senior Civil Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

Davis amp Floyd Inc is designing a major phase (Division III) of the City of Charlestonrsquos Market Street Drainage Improvement Project In the engineering and subsurface utility arena the historic Market Street area in downtown Charleston is known for its high utility density and for the ages and number of out-of-service utilities as well as other subsurface features which could prove to be conflicts with future construction activities Davis amp Floyd elected to gather extensive subsurface utility information in order to facilitate the design of the project

GEL Geophysics performed a comprehensive SUE Investigation within the project footprint GEL Geophysics and Davis amp Floyd will provide a presentation on the application and benefits of the SUE process for this project with emphasis on the innovative use of 3-D subsurface imaging technology and 3-D SUE deliverables

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ELECTRICAL TRACK

LED Lighting and the Evolving IESNA Lighting Level Recommendations Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Leah Dintelman PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will give an overview of the changes in lighting design practices due to LED light sources Topics will include delivered light color temperature perceived intensity of light sources suggested foot candle levels and energy code watts per square foot requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Value of Construction Engineer Interim Closure of TRU Pad 16 Diana Bowers Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) was tasked with providing interim closure of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted Transuranic (TRU) Pad 16 at the SRNS burial ground Due to a storage drum leak that resulted in contamination of the original concrete pad protective actions were implemented to control the spread of the contamination The work required grouting a sump placing a grout contamination barrier installing a concrete protective barrier in order to dismantle the structure and placing an interim concrete cap on TRU Pad 16 The pad was closed under a RCRA Interim Measures Plan approved by South Carolina Department and Environmental Control This presentation will provide a very brief background of the facility the design challenges and innovations in construction that were implemented to reduce cost improve schedule and enhance constructability Working integrally with Design Engineering and the Burial Grounds Construction Engineering initiated changes and innovations

GENERAL TRACK I

SCRA Applied RampD Collaborative RampD for the State and the Nation Jon Tirpak Executive Director Forging Defense Manufacturing Consortium

SCRA Applied RampD serves the nation and the state through collaborative research and development Examples of RampD consortia will be illustrated for the forging foundry shipbuilding and vertical lift industries Sample programs and projects funded by federal agencies include the application of high strength low alloy steels in girder systems and bridging systems forging modeling weapon system prototyping and work force development RampD management will also be reviewed in investigating developing testing and implementing technology SCRA offers SC based companies to innovate through SC Launch and through SC Innovation Centers Links will be offered to the audience in partnering with SCRA Applied RampD on future projects and programs Perhaps a new consortium will be identified at this premiere engineering event to benefit the Palmetto State

GENERAL TRACK II

Engineering Risk Management Sam Al-Jamal Vice President Infrastructure Consulting amp Engineering

Risk Management is essential for both Manager and Engineers Engineers manage projects (large or small) the risks these projects entail and the people who perform these projects Engineers in management positions have different risk-related responsibilities than the workers they employ It is therefore necessary for engineers (managers and engineers) to understand the process of risk management An engineer might be actively involved in the process itself in various ways ndash identifying hazards analyzing probability of occurrence and severity of consequences assessing the level of risk in relation to company policy or an externally mandated standard or implementing and monitoring risk reduction measures Alternatively an engineer might be faced with decision making on the basis of a qualitative or quantitative risk assessment performed by an outside consultant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

What Caused The Cracks Kurt Heinrichs PE Manager Forensics Engineering Group NOVA Engineering amp Environmental

This presentation will include a description of the latest forensics engineering tools and nondestructive testing techniques to evaluate the cause and extent of structural and waterproofing distress in civil structures A review of the latest testing techniques limitations applications and capabilities will be presented Nondestructive techniques will include

- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) - Ultrasonic testing of concrete and steel materials - Impact Echo testing of concrete - Load Testing - Field Sampling - Crack Mapping - Exploratory Openings - Laboratory Testing

Practical applications of the listed techniques will be presented A few case history projects of the application of the tools through repair design and completion of restoration construction will also be included

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

2015 SC Storm Emergency Culvert Replacements - Rail Applications Chris Beaty Senior Project Engineer Pomona Pipe Products and Tom Lawson PE Senior Regional Sales Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions

The October Storm in South Carolina caused multiple washouts on Rail lines requiring expedited design manufacture and installation of replacement Culverts For the Railroads reopening the lines was crucial Plate structures are ideally suited for emergency bridge and culvert replacements

The process went at a rapid pace The storms washed out the Rail line and Bridge on October 3rd Three days

Difficult Site conditions were continuing challenges during installation Crews constructed the Plate outside of thechannel lifting it and placing them into the stream

This presentation gives a brief recap of the storm the design process for replacing the culverts and the challenges of construction and installation of the new culverts considering the limited access

415 PM ndash 515 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Field Performance of Storm Drainage Systems Shawn R Coombs PE Research Engineer Foltz Concrete Pipe and Precast a division of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common design and installation issues occur throughout the United States which lead to poor performing storm drainage systems This short course will discuss the differences and similarities between rigid and flexible pipe design review areas where design engineers frequently make mistakes and look at field issues that result from poor design inspection and construction practices The presentation will emphasis practical solutions to common issues that result in diminished system service life

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

300 PM ndash 515 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Uses and Limitations of Residential Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13R) Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will review when to use an NFPA 13R sprinkler system limitations in NFPA 13R International Build-ing and Fire Codes on use of these systems how they differ from a NFPA 13 sprinkler system and review the resi-dential design criteria in NFPA 13

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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GENERAL TRACK II

EMAGINE Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers in South Carolina Bradley J Putman PhD Associate Professor Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Clemson University

South Carolinarsquos economy is growing and being driven by advanced manufacturing and technology industries To continue this economic growth in the state we need to inspire more young students and equip them with the skills to fill the workforce pipeline To address this critical issue in South Carolina EMAGINE was founded at Clemson University in 2012 to provide STEM outreach for middle and high school students with the primary goal to inspire more students to pursue STEM careers While formal outreach programs like EMAGINE are making an impact in South Carolina there is tremendous opportunity to further increase this impact by engaging more engineering professionals in their communities This presentation will provide a brief overview of EMAGINE and provide guidance about how engineers can get involved and offer outreach in their communities Presentation participants will also engage in a sample hands-on outreach activity led by EMAGINE team members

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Value Engineering with Helical Piles Jeff C Warchall PE Engineering Manager Kent Companies Inc

This presentation pertains to the methodology used for the design of helical foundation piles and tiebacks Focal points of the presentation include the individual bearing plate method of ultimate bearing capacity calculation buckling concerns in very soft or loose subgrade soils and corrosion considerations

Additionally a number of design examples and case studies will be presented demonstrating the where helical piles can be used to value engineer a project The case studies will incorporate a discussion of site specific problems briefly describe the design of the helical piles and present a side by side comparison with alternate foundation methods Attendees should leave the presentation with a more complete understanding of where helical piles are best used and how they compare with other foundation options such as auger cast piles or stone columns

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Complete Streets 101 Safe Comfortable + Convenient Blake Sanders Associate and Senior Landscape Architect Alta Planning and Design

Complete Streets are not a design prescription or a silver bullet to retrofit every street in the United States but is a high-level policy direction that is intended to change the everyday decision making processes This long-term approach to fixing our vehicular pedestrian and cycling network ensures that our public rights-of-way are planned designed constructed operated and maintained to provide safe access for all users During Complete Streets 101 wersquoll review exactly what Complete Streets include the statistics that back-up these options and specific examples of simple design solutions that could revitalize the way we use Americas towns cities and communities 300 PM ndash 400 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Innovative Subsurface Utility Engineering - Market Street Drainage Improvements Scott Smith Senior Project Manager GEL Geophysics LLC and Scott Hildebrand PE Senior Civil Engineer Davis amp Floyd Inc

Davis amp Floyd Inc is designing a major phase (Division III) of the City of Charlestonrsquos Market Street Drainage Improvement Project In the engineering and subsurface utility arena the historic Market Street area in downtown Charleston is known for its high utility density and for the ages and number of out-of-service utilities as well as other subsurface features which could prove to be conflicts with future construction activities Davis amp Floyd elected to gather extensive subsurface utility information in order to facilitate the design of the project

GEL Geophysics performed a comprehensive SUE Investigation within the project footprint GEL Geophysics and Davis amp Floyd will provide a presentation on the application and benefits of the SUE process for this project with emphasis on the innovative use of 3-D subsurface imaging technology and 3-D SUE deliverables

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

ELECTRICAL TRACK

LED Lighting and the Evolving IESNA Lighting Level Recommendations Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Leah Dintelman PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will give an overview of the changes in lighting design practices due to LED light sources Topics will include delivered light color temperature perceived intensity of light sources suggested foot candle levels and energy code watts per square foot requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Value of Construction Engineer Interim Closure of TRU Pad 16 Diana Bowers Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) was tasked with providing interim closure of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted Transuranic (TRU) Pad 16 at the SRNS burial ground Due to a storage drum leak that resulted in contamination of the original concrete pad protective actions were implemented to control the spread of the contamination The work required grouting a sump placing a grout contamination barrier installing a concrete protective barrier in order to dismantle the structure and placing an interim concrete cap on TRU Pad 16 The pad was closed under a RCRA Interim Measures Plan approved by South Carolina Department and Environmental Control This presentation will provide a very brief background of the facility the design challenges and innovations in construction that were implemented to reduce cost improve schedule and enhance constructability Working integrally with Design Engineering and the Burial Grounds Construction Engineering initiated changes and innovations

GENERAL TRACK I

SCRA Applied RampD Collaborative RampD for the State and the Nation Jon Tirpak Executive Director Forging Defense Manufacturing Consortium

SCRA Applied RampD serves the nation and the state through collaborative research and development Examples of RampD consortia will be illustrated for the forging foundry shipbuilding and vertical lift industries Sample programs and projects funded by federal agencies include the application of high strength low alloy steels in girder systems and bridging systems forging modeling weapon system prototyping and work force development RampD management will also be reviewed in investigating developing testing and implementing technology SCRA offers SC based companies to innovate through SC Launch and through SC Innovation Centers Links will be offered to the audience in partnering with SCRA Applied RampD on future projects and programs Perhaps a new consortium will be identified at this premiere engineering event to benefit the Palmetto State

GENERAL TRACK II

Engineering Risk Management Sam Al-Jamal Vice President Infrastructure Consulting amp Engineering

Risk Management is essential for both Manager and Engineers Engineers manage projects (large or small) the risks these projects entail and the people who perform these projects Engineers in management positions have different risk-related responsibilities than the workers they employ It is therefore necessary for engineers (managers and engineers) to understand the process of risk management An engineer might be actively involved in the process itself in various ways ndash identifying hazards analyzing probability of occurrence and severity of consequences assessing the level of risk in relation to company policy or an externally mandated standard or implementing and monitoring risk reduction measures Alternatively an engineer might be faced with decision making on the basis of a qualitative or quantitative risk assessment performed by an outside consultant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

What Caused The Cracks Kurt Heinrichs PE Manager Forensics Engineering Group NOVA Engineering amp Environmental

This presentation will include a description of the latest forensics engineering tools and nondestructive testing techniques to evaluate the cause and extent of structural and waterproofing distress in civil structures A review of the latest testing techniques limitations applications and capabilities will be presented Nondestructive techniques will include

- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) - Ultrasonic testing of concrete and steel materials - Impact Echo testing of concrete - Load Testing - Field Sampling - Crack Mapping - Exploratory Openings - Laboratory Testing

Practical applications of the listed techniques will be presented A few case history projects of the application of the tools through repair design and completion of restoration construction will also be included

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

2015 SC Storm Emergency Culvert Replacements - Rail Applications Chris Beaty Senior Project Engineer Pomona Pipe Products and Tom Lawson PE Senior Regional Sales Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions

The October Storm in South Carolina caused multiple washouts on Rail lines requiring expedited design manufacture and installation of replacement Culverts For the Railroads reopening the lines was crucial Plate structures are ideally suited for emergency bridge and culvert replacements

The process went at a rapid pace The storms washed out the Rail line and Bridge on October 3rd Three days

Difficult Site conditions were continuing challenges during installation Crews constructed the Plate outside of thechannel lifting it and placing them into the stream

This presentation gives a brief recap of the storm the design process for replacing the culverts and the challenges of construction and installation of the new culverts considering the limited access

415 PM ndash 515 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Field Performance of Storm Drainage Systems Shawn R Coombs PE Research Engineer Foltz Concrete Pipe and Precast a division of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common design and installation issues occur throughout the United States which lead to poor performing storm drainage systems This short course will discuss the differences and similarities between rigid and flexible pipe design review areas where design engineers frequently make mistakes and look at field issues that result from poor design inspection and construction practices The presentation will emphasis practical solutions to common issues that result in diminished system service life

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

300 PM ndash 515 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Uses and Limitations of Residential Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13R) Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will review when to use an NFPA 13R sprinkler system limitations in NFPA 13R International Build-ing and Fire Codes on use of these systems how they differ from a NFPA 13 sprinkler system and review the resi-dential design criteria in NFPA 13

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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ELECTRICAL TRACK

LED Lighting and the Evolving IESNA Lighting Level Recommendations Brian Bates PE Vice-President and Leah Dintelman PE Electrical Engineer DWG Inc Consulting Engineers

This session will give an overview of the changes in lighting design practices due to LED light sources Topics will include delivered light color temperature perceived intensity of light sources suggested foot candle levels and energy code watts per square foot requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Value of Construction Engineer Interim Closure of TRU Pad 16 Diana Bowers Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) was tasked with providing interim closure of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted Transuranic (TRU) Pad 16 at the SRNS burial ground Due to a storage drum leak that resulted in contamination of the original concrete pad protective actions were implemented to control the spread of the contamination The work required grouting a sump placing a grout contamination barrier installing a concrete protective barrier in order to dismantle the structure and placing an interim concrete cap on TRU Pad 16 The pad was closed under a RCRA Interim Measures Plan approved by South Carolina Department and Environmental Control This presentation will provide a very brief background of the facility the design challenges and innovations in construction that were implemented to reduce cost improve schedule and enhance constructability Working integrally with Design Engineering and the Burial Grounds Construction Engineering initiated changes and innovations

GENERAL TRACK I

SCRA Applied RampD Collaborative RampD for the State and the Nation Jon Tirpak Executive Director Forging Defense Manufacturing Consortium

SCRA Applied RampD serves the nation and the state through collaborative research and development Examples of RampD consortia will be illustrated for the forging foundry shipbuilding and vertical lift industries Sample programs and projects funded by federal agencies include the application of high strength low alloy steels in girder systems and bridging systems forging modeling weapon system prototyping and work force development RampD management will also be reviewed in investigating developing testing and implementing technology SCRA offers SC based companies to innovate through SC Launch and through SC Innovation Centers Links will be offered to the audience in partnering with SCRA Applied RampD on future projects and programs Perhaps a new consortium will be identified at this premiere engineering event to benefit the Palmetto State

GENERAL TRACK II

Engineering Risk Management Sam Al-Jamal Vice President Infrastructure Consulting amp Engineering

Risk Management is essential for both Manager and Engineers Engineers manage projects (large or small) the risks these projects entail and the people who perform these projects Engineers in management positions have different risk-related responsibilities than the workers they employ It is therefore necessary for engineers (managers and engineers) to understand the process of risk management An engineer might be actively involved in the process itself in various ways ndash identifying hazards analyzing probability of occurrence and severity of consequences assessing the level of risk in relation to company policy or an externally mandated standard or implementing and monitoring risk reduction measures Alternatively an engineer might be faced with decision making on the basis of a qualitative or quantitative risk assessment performed by an outside consultant

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

What Caused The Cracks Kurt Heinrichs PE Manager Forensics Engineering Group NOVA Engineering amp Environmental

This presentation will include a description of the latest forensics engineering tools and nondestructive testing techniques to evaluate the cause and extent of structural and waterproofing distress in civil structures A review of the latest testing techniques limitations applications and capabilities will be presented Nondestructive techniques will include

- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) - Ultrasonic testing of concrete and steel materials - Impact Echo testing of concrete - Load Testing - Field Sampling - Crack Mapping - Exploratory Openings - Laboratory Testing

Practical applications of the listed techniques will be presented A few case history projects of the application of the tools through repair design and completion of restoration construction will also be included

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

2015 SC Storm Emergency Culvert Replacements - Rail Applications Chris Beaty Senior Project Engineer Pomona Pipe Products and Tom Lawson PE Senior Regional Sales Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions

The October Storm in South Carolina caused multiple washouts on Rail lines requiring expedited design manufacture and installation of replacement Culverts For the Railroads reopening the lines was crucial Plate structures are ideally suited for emergency bridge and culvert replacements

The process went at a rapid pace The storms washed out the Rail line and Bridge on October 3rd Three days

Difficult Site conditions were continuing challenges during installation Crews constructed the Plate outside of thechannel lifting it and placing them into the stream

This presentation gives a brief recap of the storm the design process for replacing the culverts and the challenges of construction and installation of the new culverts considering the limited access

415 PM ndash 515 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Field Performance of Storm Drainage Systems Shawn R Coombs PE Research Engineer Foltz Concrete Pipe and Precast a division of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common design and installation issues occur throughout the United States which lead to poor performing storm drainage systems This short course will discuss the differences and similarities between rigid and flexible pipe design review areas where design engineers frequently make mistakes and look at field issues that result from poor design inspection and construction practices The presentation will emphasis practical solutions to common issues that result in diminished system service life

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

300 PM ndash 515 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Uses and Limitations of Residential Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13R) Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will review when to use an NFPA 13R sprinkler system limitations in NFPA 13R International Build-ing and Fire Codes on use of these systems how they differ from a NFPA 13 sprinkler system and review the resi-dential design criteria in NFPA 13

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

What Caused The Cracks Kurt Heinrichs PE Manager Forensics Engineering Group NOVA Engineering amp Environmental

This presentation will include a description of the latest forensics engineering tools and nondestructive testing techniques to evaluate the cause and extent of structural and waterproofing distress in civil structures A review of the latest testing techniques limitations applications and capabilities will be presented Nondestructive techniques will include

- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) - Ultrasonic testing of concrete and steel materials - Impact Echo testing of concrete - Load Testing - Field Sampling - Crack Mapping - Exploratory Openings - Laboratory Testing

Practical applications of the listed techniques will be presented A few case history projects of the application of the tools through repair design and completion of restoration construction will also be included

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

2015 SC Storm Emergency Culvert Replacements - Rail Applications Chris Beaty Senior Project Engineer Pomona Pipe Products and Tom Lawson PE Senior Regional Sales Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions

The October Storm in South Carolina caused multiple washouts on Rail lines requiring expedited design manufacture and installation of replacement Culverts For the Railroads reopening the lines was crucial Plate structures are ideally suited for emergency bridge and culvert replacements

The process went at a rapid pace The storms washed out the Rail line and Bridge on October 3rd Three days

Difficult Site conditions were continuing challenges during installation Crews constructed the Plate outside of thechannel lifting it and placing them into the stream

This presentation gives a brief recap of the storm the design process for replacing the culverts and the challenges of construction and installation of the new culverts considering the limited access

415 PM ndash 515 PM (1 PDH) CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CIVIL TRACK

Design and Field Performance of Storm Drainage Systems Shawn R Coombs PE Research Engineer Foltz Concrete Pipe and Precast a division of Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common design and installation issues occur throughout the United States which lead to poor performing storm drainage systems This short course will discuss the differences and similarities between rigid and flexible pipe design review areas where design engineers frequently make mistakes and look at field issues that result from poor design inspection and construction practices The presentation will emphasis practical solutions to common issues that result in diminished system service life

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

300 PM ndash 515 PM (2 PDH)

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRACK

Uses and Limitations of Residential Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13R) Ralph K Foster III Foster Engineering amp Consulting LLC

This session will review when to use an NFPA 13R sprinkler system limitations in NFPA 13R International Build-ing and Fire Codes on use of these systems how they differ from a NFPA 13 sprinkler system and review the resi-dential design criteria in NFPA 13

ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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ELECTRICAL TRACK

Grounding and Bonding Principles and Practices Shawn Higbe Vice President Director of Electrical Division McCall-Thomas Engineering Inc

One of the most important aspects of a fully functional and safe electrical system is grounding and bonding Many times this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of an electrical system Proper grounding and bonding helps to insure equipment operates as designed helps prevent damage to electrical systems and provides an effective path for fault current to travel and dissipate into the earth It is essential to most aspects of an electrical system from low voltage protection and control schemes to lighting protection Grounding and bonding are so important that numerous sections of Electrical Codes and entire Standards have been developed to help design a properly grounded and bonded system To develop a properly grounded system a number of different components must be known and understood This requires the engineer to perform a grounding study along with knowing the numerous code requirements for the electrical system being designed Lack of proper grounding and bonding has proved to be fatal and the primary cause for numerous accidents but a properly designed grounding system along with meeting the bonding requirements in the Code can help to make an electrical system operate as efficiently and safely as possible

ENVIRONMENTAL TRACK

Reducing the Threat Nuclear Waste Tank Closure at Savannah River Site (SRS) Andy Redwood Lead Civil Field Engineer and Brannon Tupper Tank Closure Field Superintendent Savannah River Site

The nuclear waste tank closure at SRS reduces risks to human health and the environment by securing residual nuclear waste in the tanks which minimizes the potential for groundwater contamination Grouting is the final step in the process of closing the tanks and is designed to secure the tank and protect the environment This presentation will provide a brief history of SRS an overview of the liquid waste operations and information about cleaning isolating and grouting of the tanks

GENERAL TRACK I

SC Professional Engineers During an Emergency Marguerite McClam PE SC State Guard

GENERAL TRACK II

Fine-tuning Financial Management in Uncertain Times Matt Fultz ASA Associate Matheson Financial Advisors Inc

In this session attendees will learn how to effectively extract and apply the key financial metrics that drive value in an engineering firm explore the impact that a volatile economy has on financial management beyond revenue profits backlog and staff size and examine various performance liquidity and leverage ratios and how to benchmark these results to make the causal link to shareholder value including the acceptable valuation methodologies for engineering firms

GEOTECHNICALSTRUCTURAL TRACK

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures For Blast Loads Dr Baren K Talukdar PhD PE MSEI F ACI F ASCE FIE Consulting Structural Engineer SRRDOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) The design of concrete structures for blast resistant has been of great interest to the Army and other federal agencies for several decades In addition certain specialized segments within the engineering community have also had to consider blast loads on structures as a result of potential accidents eg Petrochemical Industry Even though there is considerable history in the design of structures to resist blast effects resulting from accidents or intentional acts it is only recently that the general structural engineering community has shown strong interest in the response of structures subjected to explosions and other high-rate loading phenomena such as impact Following the attacks on World Trade Center the vulnerability of nationrsquos infrastructures to terrorism became a top priority for many state and federal governments as well as private consulting engineers At that time American Concrete Institute (ACI) did not have any StandardCode to address Blast Loads for structural Concrete design In 2014 ACI published a Report (ACI-370) addressing blast loads and providing design guidelines for the design of Concrete Structures for blast loads The presenter is a Member of ACI 370 from its inception in 1995 and the presentation will provide an overview of the background leading to the development of ACI 370 Guidelines for design of Blast Resistant concrete structures

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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TRANSPORTATION TRACK

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation Needs Phil Leazer Senior Project Manager KCI Technologies

Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Programs - Funding Transportation and Other Capital Improvements See how York County has used the Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Program to fund more than $500 million in Capital Improvement Projects and how they used that money to attract other Federal and State dollars 400 PM Trade Show Closes

530 - 545 PM Buses Load for Trip to Blues amp BBQ Cruise

630 PM Boat Boarding (Rain or Shine)

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a casual fun filled evening featuring the Shrimp City Slim Band and a host of guest musicians Charlestons Best BBQ Restaurant Fiery Rons Home Team BBQ and of course gorgeous sunset views of the Holy City

The delicious buffet includes pulled pork bbq (sauces on the side) buns smoked chicken mac n cheese baked beans or coleslaw and tea

Gary Erwin (aka Shrimp City Slim) is a keyboard playersingersongwriter based in Charleston SC This year he is

celebrating twenty-six years as a full-time professional musician Shrimp City Slim has released 7 CDs to date and plays throughout the Southeast and overseas A new solo piano CD entitled Rio Angie was released on September 1 2012

While aboard the Carolina Belle listening to the blues youll get close-up sunset views of the Holy Citys most famous and charming sights including bull Fort Sumter One of Charlestons most popular landmarks where the first shots of the Civil War were fired bull Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson USS Yorktown the famous World War II Fighting Ladyrdquo bull St Michaels Episcopal Church A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target bull Stately homes on the Battery Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance bull The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world

SATURDAY June 25 2016 45 PDHs Available for the Day

700 AM ndash 930 AM Registration 730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Ethics An Essential Component of Business Risk Keith Plemmons PE PhD PMP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dennis J Fallon PhD PE PMP Distinguished Professor of Engineering Education The Citadel

Ethics has as its fundamental foundation the framework of treating individuals in an equitable and fair manner It has its basis in the need for people to be able to trust one another in their day-to-day interaction Engineers who have the health welfare and safety of society as their primer concern must of course exhibit the highest level of ethical behavior However businesses do not account for the potential of unethical behavior in their overall risk planning

This presentation will first explore ethical behavior in individuals and the importance of it to society A discussion of risk planning and some of the process to help mitigate its effect will follow this Finally the discussion will discuss some idea that corporation can incorporate in their risk planning to minimize their risk exposure to employees who potential might behave in an unethical manner

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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730 AM ndash 900 AM (15 PDH)

Underground Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Jon Pierson Stormwater Consultant Contech Engineered Solutions

Underground systems offer you flexibility and customization for either detention or infiltration applications ndash metal concrete and plastic systems are available Detention systems are employed on a site to reduce the quantity of stormwater runoff leaving a site by temporarily storing the runoff that exceeds a sitersquos allowable discharge rate and releasing it slowly over time Underground stormwater detention systems are a structural Best Management Practice (BMP) used to control the flow of stormwater Detention systems work as an integral part of the storm sewer system to provide a temporary storage area for excess stormwater Runoff is stored and discharged over time whenever runoff inflow exceeds the allowable discharge rate The systems are typically installed beneath parking lots streets and parks to maximize property usage and lower development costs We offer a variety of materials and flexible options to meet your detention needs Infiltration systems are incorporated to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff being discharged from a site This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

910 AM ndash 1010 AM (1 PDH)

Rainwater Harvesting Marc Lelong Product Manager Contech Engineered Solutions

Rainwater Harvesting transforms a pollutant into a resource Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is the process of collecting filtering storing and using rainwater RWH reduces the amount of runoff that enters our streams rivers lakes and oceans and reduces the demand for potable water Harvested water can be used for irrigation toilet flushing and cooling tower make-up water RWH a ldquoGreen Solutionrdquo for managing stormwater when Low Impact Development strives to eliminate runoff by promoting re-use wherever practical This runoff reduction strategy is a major part of a low impact development design The presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

TRADESHOW PARTICIPANTS

1020 AM-1230 PM (2 PDH)

LOPC Improvement (Loss of Primary Containment) Jeff Rehrig PE Senior Advisor BP and Maarten Zonjee PE Mechanical Engineering Advisor Retired-BP

This presentation will give an overview of the efforts undertaken to improve containment of materials within process equipment and piping This applies to hazardous materials as well as non-hazardous product The course outline includes bull A brief history and driving forces for change bull Impact of new materials and evolution of old materials bull Corrosion bull Metallurgy selection bull Fabrication bull Welding bull Cleanliness bull Industry Standards bull Changes in the ASME Code bull Issuance of ASME PCC-1 The majority of content will be drawn on the authors experience with two major topics bull Managing corrosion in a modern petrochemical facility bull Managing Bolted flange design assembly and repair

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fees

Thursday Only $8500 Full Conference $29500 ThursdayFriday $21500 FridaySaturday $23500 Friday Only $14000 SpouseGuest $11000 Banquet Only $8500

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JUNE 17

To Register for the Conference click on the

link below

Conference Registration

____________

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Embassy Suites Hotel Is sold out

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn

Charleston Airport

Hotel Registration

____________

CONTACT

INFORMATION

SC Engineering Conference Post Office Box 11937 Columbia SC 29211

Phone 803-771-4271 Fax 803-771-4272

Email infoscengineeringconferenceorg

1020 AM-1120 AM (1 PDH)

Stormwater Treatment Hydrodynamic Separation Kaylyn Rossi Stormwater Design Engineer Team Lead Contech Engineered Solutions

Removing pollutants from stormwater runoff is an important component of any stormwater management plan Stormwater pollution - sediment trash and debris nutrients and metals - is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment we are facing today There are numerous technologies available for treating runoff - and the right system for your site should be selected based on your local requirements your target pollutant and specific site characteristics As no two projects are the same there is no one size fits all answer

Treatment projects are flexible and customizable - and are effective as either conventional end-of-pipe BMPs (best management practice) or small-scale decentralized IMPs (integrated management practices) in a low impact development (LID) design

Hydrodynamic separators were the initial underground water quality devices developed 20 years ago Weve been there since the beginning - and our systems are widely accepted for effective solids removal Especially efficient on gross solids trash and debris they are an optimal choice for pretreatment systems

This presentation summarizes the various options the review process for choosing Systems and the challenges of Installation

1130 AM-1230 PM (1 PDH)

Prefabricated Structures for Accelerated Bridge Construction John Pyle PE Area Manager Structures Contech Engineered Solutions

The FHWA Accelerated Bridge Construction program (ABC) encourages bridge construction that uses innovative planning design materials and construction methods in a safe and cost-effective manner to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges

Prefabricated bridge systems feature easy installation and proven durability with a variety of materials shapes sizes and end treatments The inherent strength durability cost-savings and rapid installation of prefabricated bridges have made them a leading accelerated bridge approach Prefabricated modular concrete arches steel and aluminum structural plate and steel truss systems require less material than comparable field built structures for a lower initial cost Off-site fabrication ensures tight adherence to specs less on-site work and quality control of modular units Installation is fast compared to field built structures This minimizes road closings and detours Prefabricated bridge components ensure a long life cycle and low life cycle costs 630 PM Reception 650 PM Awards Banquet