Load & Resistance Factor Design
AASHTO LRFD Geotechnical/Foundation/
Earth Retaining Structure Design
Based on AASHTO LRFD Specifications, 4th Edition, 2007

November 28, 29, 30, 2007
University of Delaware (Newark Campus)

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Course Description

Jerry DiMaggio, the instructor for this extremely practical course, is an internationally recognized geotechnical engineering specialist in both Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and Load & Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) principles of structural foundations and earth retaining structures. He presents the latest national geotechnical design guidance for structural foundations and earth retaining structures, based on the AASHTO LRFD Specifications, 4th Edition, 2007- specifications that will become federally mandated as of October 2007. A highly experienced specialist in adult education, Jerry effectively uses a combination of technical lectures, group and individual participant exercises, and discussion periods to optimize YOUR learning experience. Structural and geotechnical designers won’t want to miss this opportunity!

Who Should Attend

The limit state design specifications and the examples presented in this course will be very important to structural, geotechnical, and transportation design specialists working in all areas of structural support.

Schedule and Agenda Topics

Continental Breakfast each day: 8:00 am
Class times: Wed: 8:30 am-5 pm; Thurs: 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Fri: 8:30 am-noon

Topics include:

• Introduction
• AASHTO SPEC background
• Comparison of ASD, LRD, and LRFD
• Principles of Limit State Design
• Loads and Load Combination
• Serviceability Performance Limits
• Overview of Soil and Rock
• Shallow Foundations
• Deep Foundations
• Gravity and Semi-Gravity Walls
• MSE Walls
• Non-Gravity Cantilever/Anchor Walls
• Abutment Spread Footing
• Pier Piles

The Presenter

Jerry A. DiMaggio, P.E. is Principal Bridge Engineer – Geotechnical and National Program Manager with the U.S. DOT, Federal Highway Administration in Washington D.C.  He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University in New York State and is a registered professional engineer in several states.  Mr. DiMaggio is a certified Master Trainer and licensed Contract Arbitrator (AAA). He has provided consulting technical design and construction assistance on over 900 transportation projects in all 50 states, throughout Central and South America, and several Middle Eastern countries.  He has presented over 300 seminars and workshops for professionals on design and construction of bridges, retaining walls and engineered earthworks. Mr. DiMaggio is currently a member of several national committees and task forces for the development of technical guidelines, specifications and testing standards related to geotechnical and foundation practice.  He is a member of the adjunct faculty at the University of Delaware, Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and The University of Akron in Ohio.  He has been the invited Keynote speaker at over 30 national meetings and conferences around the Nation. He has received numerous National and International recognitions and awards including: the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Silver Medal, the Geosynthetics Society Achievement Medal (presented in Nice France), FHWA’s “Engineer for the Year”, and recently (2007) he received special awards for his career contributions from the Transportation Research Board, and The International Association for Foundation Drilling.  Mr. DiMaggio currently serves on the ASCE Geo-Institute National Board of Governors..

Registration and General Information

PROGRAM FEE includes continental breakfasts, all breaks, UD parking, course notes. Lunches are not included, but Newark offers many convenient options.

Individual Registrations: $795/person
Group Registrations (3 or more from the same company): $645/person

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION: A confirmation letter including directions to campus and parking will be mailed to your home on or before November 13.

CANCELLATIONS and SUBSTITUTIONS: Refunds will be granted if the request is received in writing by November 13. No refunds after November 13, but substitutions are permitted at any time up to the first day of the course.

ACCOMMODATIONS and TRANSPORTATION: Participants are responsible for making their own housing and transportation arrangements. Air transportation should be arranged to either Philadelphia or Baltimore airport. By calling early and asking for the University of Delaware rates, you can also obtain discounts at the following hotels:
Courtyard by Marriott - UD Campus Hotel - 400 Pencader Way, Newark, DE, 1-302-737-0900 ($144+tax/night)
The following are each about one mile from campus:
Embassy Suites - 654 S. College Ave., Newark, DE, 1-302-368-8000 ($169+tax/night)
Sleep Inn - 630 S. College Ave.(Rt.896N), Newark, DE, 1-302-453-1700 ($79+tax/night)
Howard Johnson Inn - 1119 S. College Ave., Newark, DE, 1-302-368-8521 ($62+tax/night)