Tours
Technical Tours
Wednesday, October 28
| 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Arrowhead and Kauffman Stadiums Construction Site |
Thursday, October 29
| 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. | kcICON Bridge Project |
Saturday, October 31
| 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Water Treatment Plant: Water District No. 1 of Johnson County, Kansas (Water One) |
| 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Engineering Challenges of the National World War I Museum |
Tours will depart from the Kansas City Marriott Downtown to take you to your destination, so plan to arrive promptly as buses will leave on time. Bus loading begins 15 minutes prior to departure. Tours are available on a first come first served basis and have limited capacity. A separate registration fee is required. ASCE reserves the right to cancel a tour if the minimum registration is not met.
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Wednesday, October 28
Arrowhead and Kauffman Stadiums Construction Site
1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Once the model for contemporary football and baseball stadium design in the early '70s, Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium have been reborn. Bold sculptural forms of cast-in-place concrete epitomize these timeless buildings, while new metal-and-glass façades renew the spirits of both stadiums. The tour will address the many challenges both projects face such as sequencing demolition and construction while continuing to host games, ADA accessibility, structural repairs, and foundation design in varying soil conditions. Hard hats, closed-toe, hard-soled shoes are required. No high-heels. Maximum of 50 participants.
Registration Fee: $45; Students $20
Thursday, October 29
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Tour the construction of the first cable-stay road bridge to span the Missouri River. The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Christopher S. Bond Bridge features a single, 316-foot, delta-shaped pylon that will dramatically change the Kansas City skyline for the next century. The Interstate 29/35 Connections "kcICON" Project includes widening 4.7 miles of interstate and reconstructing 16 ramps, 11 land bridges and six interchanges to improve corridor safety and mobility. Check out progress via Web cams at www.kcicon.com. This tour will pick-up and drop off at the Kansas City Marriott Dowtown. Please bring valid proof of identification as you must be 18 years or older to attend this tour. Closed-toe, hard-soled shoes are required. Maximum of 50 participants.
Registration Fee: $45; Students $20
Saturday, October 31
Water Treatment Plant: Water District No. 1 of Johnson County, Kansas (WaterOne)
1:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Johnson County, Kansas’ Water District No. 1 (WaterOne) is undergoing one of the most intricate and critical expansions of today’s water treatment plants. WaterOne, designed with an equestrian theme to blend with its rural setting, is designed for remote operation and features lime softening and microfiltration membranes. The new water supply will be obtained from horizontal collector wells placed on the Missouri River. Requiring an additional 150 million gallons per day (mgd) of capacity over the next 40 years, the new supply and treatment facilities must be phased in beginning this year. The tour will offer a chance to see this expansion in action as you view both the water treatment plant and its horizontal collector wells. Please bring valid proof of identification as you must be 18 years or older to attend this tour. Maximum of 45 participants.
Registration Fee: $45; Students $20
Engineering Challenges of the National World War I Museum
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Built in late 1918, the Liberty Memorial was erected to honor the youthful crusaders of the “Great War.” The first rendition included the 217-foot tall Memorial Tower as well as two large sphinx, and museums around and underneath the tower. In 2002 a renovation replaced the courtyards and landscaping, and repaired much of the mosaic tiling and stonework throughout. Construction WWI Museum beneath the memorial in 2006 completed the museum complex. Learn about the engineering challenges involved in creating museum space inside an 80-year old memorial by signing up for this Technical Tour. Maximum of 50 participants.
Registration Fee: $45; Students $20
