In this presentation led by Dr. Renmin Pretell, you will gain an understanding of one-dimensional site response analysis (1D SRA) and how it is utilized to predict ground movement during seismic events. The presentation will focus on the limitations of the 1D SRA approach and the methodology used to improve Read more…
In this presentation led by Craig Trombly, you will gain an understanding of your strengths, and those of your team, and learn strategies to help focus your team on them to increase engagement and improve performance. This event was hosted on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 by the ASCE Capital Branch. Read more…
We were happy to invite ASCE president-elect Maria Lehman as the guest speaker for our monthly meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Unfortunately, Maria was unable to attend last minute but the festivities carried on. As a part of the ASCE Sacramento Section Centennial Celebration Week, the ASCE Capital Branch Read more…
Inside this post, you learned about a local project featured in the ASCE Civil Engineering Magazine by April Sawyer, M.S. from cbec inc., eco engineering ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: The Hallwood Side Channel and Floodplain Restoration Project is a multi-benefit project designed to restore and enhance ecosystem processes with a primary Read more…
Our July 2022 member event (in-person!) featured an amazing presentation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Deputy District Commander Lt. Col. Dianna Lively, titled “U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District’s Current Projects”. Current Projects in the Sacramento District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: Read more…
Inside this presentation, you learn about an amazing presentation by Michael Anderson, CA DWR, State Climatologist titled “Perspectives on Building Resilience in Water Management – Timing, Pace, and Scale“. TUESDAY, June 7th, 12 PM PST – Free Online Presentation ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: Climate change is impacting water management through changes Read more…
Inside this post, you learn about an amazing Tour of the UC Davis Center for Geotechnical Modeling (CGM) THURSDAY, April 28th, UC Davis CGM Tour from 4 PM to 6 PM and Social Hour at Davis Beer Shoppe from 6:30 PM ABOUT THE TOUR: This tour was focused on the Read more…
Inside this post, you learn about an amazing presentation by Glenn Fleming titled “Fire Life Safety Renovation of the Century Freeway Tunnels.“ TUESDAY, April 26th, 12 PM PST – Free Online Presentation ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: In 2018, Caltrans set out to replace and/or upgrade the functional systems in the Century Read more…
ABOUT THE PRESENTATION:What is discussed:Definition of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV)Potential benefits of CAVBrief history in Caltrans role in CAVScope of Caltrans responsibility and activities related to CAVCAV strategic plan and implementation plan efforts underwayThe future of CAV in CA and challenges aheadWhat you may learn:What a CAV is (or Read more…
Summary of what is presented: Information on several movable bridges in the Caltrans inventory will be presented along with the maintenance challenges: keeping the bridge moving safely for the public; designing and integrating new systems and components. Participants will gain insight on the seldom-seen parts of moveable bridges and the Read more…
