Short Courses
The ASCE Illinois Section includes 6 technical groups, some of whom have offered to
host pre-conference sessions at the ASCE Annual Civil Engineering Conference. PDHs
will be awarded to participants. A summary of the pre-conference sessions follows:
Wednesday, October 18
WIN TR-20 HYDROLOGIC MODELING SEMINAR
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Environmental Engineering and Water Resources Group of the Illinois Section of
ASCE is sponsoring a half-day WIN TR-20 hydrologic modeling seminar in conjunction
with the ASCE Annual Civil Engineering Conference. This seminar is intended for people
familiar with TR-20 applications and interested in using the Windows application
for TR-20, released by the NRCS in January of 2005. The seminar will include a review
of basic TR-20 concepts and theory, overview and step-by-step instructions for using
WIN TR-20, and examples of practical application. Each attendee will receive a certificate
for 4 Professional Development Hours (PDH). Class size is limited to 25 people.
Sponsored by: ASCE Illinois Section Environmental Engineering and Water
Resources Group
Moderator: Patrick M. Lach, P.E.
Cost: $100
CSS - CONTEXT SENSITIVE SOLUTIONS
FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In the first part of this class, design professionals and local agency owners involved
in Phase I & II transportation work will be exposed to the basic concepts of CSS.
The discussion will focus on the knowledge and skills to collaboratively develop
transportation projects by addressing the needs of a broad range of stakeholders
and special interest groups. The attendees will learn the CSS process by using actual
case studies to identify critical issues early in the planning, context audit processes
and programming. Attendees will learn to identify and involve stakeholders in the
stakeholder involvement process. The class will also include a review of the local
agencies responsibilities and department guidelines as they relate to CSS.
In the second part of this class, presenters will discuss the integration of aesthetics
into the CSS process as the project moves through the planning, design, construction
and operation phases. The class will also discuss how to evaluate alternatives
in design flexibility. The successful implementation of CSS in the renewal of
Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive will be highlighted.
Sponsored by: ASCE Illinois Section Transportation Group and Illinois Department
of Transportation
Moderator: Dave Palia, Design Services Coordinator, IDOT District One
Cost: $195
Thursday, October 19
URBAN TRANSPORTATION RENEWAL:
US & INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Transportation renewal in an urban environment presents unique challenges for
both the designer and owner. In the first part of this two-part series, presenters will
review significant transportation renewal projects from local communities in and
around Chicago, IL. Four significant transportation renewal projects from the local
region will be highlighted including the I-80 Kingery Expressway and I-90/94 Dan
Ryan Expressway in downtown Chicago and the I-74 downtown arterial in Peoria,
IL. The New Mississippi River Crossing in Collinsville will also highlight the US
experience. Discussions will focus on implementation of Context Sensitive
Solutions throughout the project (Planning, Design and Construction).
In the second part of the series, the challenges of urban transportation system renewal in a region of the world that lacks a strong, established government, a critical lack of quality constituent building materials and skilled labor force can be daunting. The challenges which were and are being overcome to restore and revitalize transportation systems in Kuwait and Iraq will be reviewed. Discussions will also focus on cooperative efforts between local and US organizations, and how these have benefited the people affected by the new transportation systems.
Sponsored by: ASCE Illinois Section Transportation Group and Illinois Department
of Transportation
Moderators: Doug Knuth, Vice President, Edwards and Kelsey and Craig Johnson,
Vice President, Stanley Consultants, Inc.
Cost: $195
Workshops
Monday, October 16 - Wednesday, October 18
WFEO Executive Council Meeting
ASCE is proud to host the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO)
Executive Council meeting October 16 to 18, 2006 in Chicago. WFEO, the world
leader for the engineering profession, cooperates with national and international
professional institutions for the benefit of humanity. With over eighty national and
affiliated members and ten international members representing over ten million
engineers worldwide, WFEO offers the possibility of speaking with one voice and
the opportunity to influence policy. In the U.S., this single voice provides unprecedented
access to the U.S. State Department, USAID, the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank and the United Nations. Representing about one
million engineers of all disciplines, the American Association of Engineering
Societies is the U.S. member to WFEO.
For further information contact: Michael R. Sanio at msanio@asce.org.
CDRM: Seminar on Efficacy of Preventive Measures
for Wind, Quake and Flood
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This year, the ASCE Council on Disaster Risk Management (CDRM) and Committee
on Critical Infrastructure (CCI) are jointly sponsoring a one day Symposium on the
“Efficacy of Preventative Measures for Wind, Quake, and Flood.” The Symposium
covers various hazards in the central United States including, but not limited to,
floods, hail, tornadoes, and earthquakes, including preparedness and response
related to recent hurricanes.
Speakers for this session include, but are not limited to: William J. Hall, University
of Illinois; Yumei Wang, State of Oregon; William Graff, URS Corporation; Elliott
Mittler, Linda Bourque, Michelle Wood and Craig Taylor - MMC Community Study;
E.V. Leyendecker, US Geological Survey; R. Joe Hunt, BWXT; Kishor Meta and Jim
McDonald, Texas Tech; Nasin Uddin, University of Alabama; Rose Gere Grant, State
Farm Insurance; Richard Little, University of Southern California; Doug Honegger,
Dg Honegger Consulting; Chris Powell, University of Memphis; and James Beavers,
University of Tennessee.
Click here for complete draft schedule
This session includes all materials and lunch
for $195.
SEI/NIST: Progressive Collapse Best Practices Workshop
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Moderator: Jim Rossberg, P.E., M.ASCE, Director, SEI of ASCE
Speakers: Donald O. Dusenberry, P.E., F. ASCE, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
(SGH)
Bruce R. Ellingwood, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, School of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Robert Smilowitz, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, Weidlinger Associates, Inc. (WAI)
H.S. Lew, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
Over the past two years, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),
working with industry experts has prepared a comprehensive guidance document
to attempt to capture the best practices on mitigating the possibility of a structural
progressive collapse. At this workshop, the draft document will be presented by the
lead authors with an opportunity for public comment on the document and expectation
that the attendees will provide comments and suggestions on improvements
for the next edition of the publication. All attendees will receive a copy of the NIST
document in advance of the workshop to provide time for review prior to attending.
Cost: $75
Sponsored by: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
CCI: Disaster Management Workshop
Prepare, Respond, and Recover: Engineers’ Involvement
with Local Disasters
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by ASCE Committee on Critical Infrastructure (CCI) 
Geared towards engineers and related professionals, this workshop is designed to provide an overview of federal disaster response programs, local resources, and key considerations during recovery and mitigation operations. The Workshop, sponsored by the ASCE Committee on Critical Infrastructure (CCI), will include case studies incorporating past disaster events and hazard scenarios that are relevant to the Chicago area and will identify disaster recovery considerations that will be needed to be addressed by the engineering community. The workshop will also inform participants on how they can get involved locally and utilize their skills and expertise in planning for and responding to future events. Participants will earn 6.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
The registration fee for this event is $50 for members of ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers), IAEM (International Association of Emergency Managers), ITTF (Illinois Terrorism Task Force), SEAOI (Structural Engineers Association of Illinois), and government employees. Non-member registration fee is $100. Fee includes all workshop materials, lunch, and a refreshment break. Advance registration is required and attendance will be limited to 50 participants on a first-come, first-registered basis. For additional information, contact Catherine Tehan at ctehan@asce.org or 703-295-6026.
ASCE Foundation Estate & Financial Planning Seminar
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Gather invaluable financial information and useful tips at the ASCE Foundation’s free Estate and Financial Planning Seminar. Learn how estate and financial planning can benefit both you and civil engineering!
Our guest speaker, Janet Briaud, CFP®, is a nationally recognized
expert in financial planning. Married to a civil engineer
who is an ASCE member, she is a frequent speaker at seminars
and conferences, including NAPFA, FPA and Texas A&M University. As President of Briaud Financial Planning, Janet
has been included among Worth Magazine's top financial advisors list since 1994, and Financial Advisors Magazine featured
Janet in the cover story of its July 2002 issue. She is the past
Chairperson of the National Association of Personal Financial advisors. She has
been quoted in national magazines and newspapers including the Wall Street
Journal, L.A. Times, New York Times, Kiplinger Personal Finance, Investment News,
Registered Investment Advisor, Dow Jones Investment Advisor, Morningstar
Investor, Mutual Fund Magazine, Practical Accountant, Bloomberg Financial,
Journal of Financial Planning, Medical Economics; also featured in a chapter of a
book authored by Mary Roland, In Search of the Perfect Model: The Distinctive Business Strategies of Leading Financial Planners. If you are interested in learning more about Ms. Briaud and the services she provides, we invite you to visit her website www.briaud.com.
Since the estate tax limit has been raised substantially and will continue to rise, fewer people have sufficient assets for estate planning to be their primary need. Instead, most families are concerned about how to plan for retirement. Ms. Briaud will discuss investment cycles, the psychology of markets, inflation and deflation, stock market valuations, demographic trends, and the declining dollar.
Ms. Briaud will offer free individual consultations on financial planning issues between 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. on the same day of her presentation, if requested in advance. The seminar and consultations are offered free of charge, but space and time are limited, so please contact Jeanne Jacob, Executive Vice President, ASCE Foundation, at 703-295-6342 or jjacob@asce.org to reserve space for yourself, spouse, and/or guest. For more information about estate and financial planning visit the Foundation's website www.asce.org/foundation.
Sustainability in Practice and Education: A Global
Perspective
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Anticipated Topics and Speakers:
Regina Clewlow, Engineers for a Sustainable World
FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) Project Sustainability
Bill Wallace, Management Guidelines
Jorge Vanegas, Assessing Sustainability Education Approaches in Engineering
and Related Disciplines
Richard N. Wright, Ph.D., P.E., Hon.M.ASCE, Practice, Education and Research
in Sustainable Infrastructure (PERSI)
To complement the sustainability theme of the international program at this year’s
conference, this Symposium will focus on “Sustainablilty in Practice and Education:
A Global Perspective.” The Symposium will be moderated by Albert A. Grant, P.E.,
F.ASCE, 1988 ASCE President, who will provide an overview of ASCE’s role and
activities in sustainable development. ASCE President Dennis R. Martenson, P.E.,
BCEE, F.ASCE, is expected to provide input, as will other distinguished guests.
Cost: $75
International Roundtable
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Moderator: Lt. Gen. Henry “Hank” Hatch, P.E., Hon.M.ASCE
Continuing the themes from the International and Sustainability Luncheons and the
Sustainability Symposium, the International Roundtable provides civil engineers
from around the world the opportunity to discuss global investment in basic, sustainable
civil infrastructure—roads, power, water, and telecommunication, to name
a few. These civil engineered systems increase economic growth and reduce poverty,
and engineers are key to conceptual and detailed design, project execution,
implementation, and operation.
Ms. Kathy Sierra, Vice President of Infrastructure at the World
Bank, will make the keynote address, followed by a moderator
and international panelists, who will lead the discussions.
Officers of ASCE’s Agreement of Cooperation Societies, members of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations, and other guests will be on hand to participate.
These questions touch on how engineers should engage with the
international lending agencies, how they can effectively influence a country’s project
decision-making, why engineers are not more supportive of the Millennium
Development Goals, how engineers can address corruption, and how the World Bank
and other international funding agencies can access the engineering community’s
experience in capacity building. All annual conference participants are invited to this
stimulating interchange.
