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2007 Transportation Short Course:
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Session 7
Structures and Hydraulics I
Tuesday, October 16
Room: 601 Rudder Tower

Speaker: Lloyd Wolf
Title: BRIDGE DESIGN GROUP LEADER
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Austin, TX
Presentation Title: Case Study: Cottonwood Creek Bridge Rapid Replacement
Presentation Summary: Accelerated bridge replacement using prefabricated substructure and decked slab beam superstructure.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: MSCE UT Austin 1986. Bridge Design Group Leader TxDOT Bridge Division, 20 years with TxDOT. Project Director for precast/prefabricated bridge construction systems research. Designed or supervised design of many precast/prefabricated bridge replacement projects.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, walk-around microphone, LCD projector
Laptop and projector for Powerpoint
Speaker: Marcus Galvan
Title: Transportation Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Austin, TX
Presentation Title: Soil Nail Design, Construction and Testing Considerations
Presentation Summary: Discuss the key points to soil nail design, construction and nail verification testing.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: I have worked in the Geotechnical Branch of the Bridge Division for 9 years and have dealt with soil nail design and construction issues for that period.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: John Delphia
Title: Geotechnical Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Austin, TX
Presentation Title: Use of Vane Shear Testing
Presentation Summary: Will present on the use of in-situ vane shear testing of soil and the use of the results.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: I have been a Geotechnical Engineer in the Bridge Division of TxDOT for 7 years, during which time I have dealt with soft soil problems, in-situ vane shear testing, and developing solutions based on the in-situ testing results.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone
Speaker: Mark McClelland
Title: Geotechnical Branch Manager
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Austin, TX
Presentation Title: Foundation Design and Construction in Water-Bearing Sands
Presentation Summary: Presentation will discuss unique design and construction challenges related to water-bearing sands.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: I am the Geotechnical Branch Manager in the Bridge Division, and have overall statewide responsibility for policy, specifications, design methods and practices associated with foundation design. I have over 26 years experience in this topic, and have designed and assisted with construction of over 100 bridges founded in water-bearing sands.
A/V Needs: walk-around microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: Anthony Okafor
Title: Dallas District Bridge Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Mesquite, TX
Presentation Title: SH 183 / MacArthur Blvd Emergency Repair
Presentation Summary: Development and implementation of emergency repairs for fire damaged structure
Bio/Expertise Highlights: 23 years of experience in the Dallas District Bridge Design Section performing design of bridges, retaining walls, reviewing consultant design and details, special projects and bridge repairs. Out of the 23 years, 7 years as District Bridge Engineer and member of RMC-5 Structures.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: Walter Fisher
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Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Dallas
Presentation Title: SH 183 / MacArthur Blvd Emergency Repair
Presentation Summary: Development and implementation of emergency repairs for fire damaged structure
Bio/Expertise Highlights: 21 years of experience in the Dallas District Bridge Design Section performing design of bridges, retaining walls special projects and bridge repairs
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: Dacio Marin
Title: Bridge Design Group Leader
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Austin, TX
Presentation Title: Guadalupe River Bridge (Cost effective aesthetics)
Presentation Summary: This presentation will cover cost effective aesthetic treatments that can be used on any structure and how these techniques were applied to the Guadalupe River Bridge.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: I have 23 years of bridge experience in most of the superstructure and substructure types used in the State of Texas. The design of the more highly visible structures have included aesthetic features that had a minimal impact on the overall project costs.
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Speaker: Dacio Marin
Title: Bridge Design Group Leader
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Austin, TX
Presentation Title: Guadalupe River Bridge (Cost effective aesthetics)
Presentation Summary: This presentation will cover cost effective aesthetic treatments that can be used on any structure and how these techniques were applied to the Guadalupe River Bridge.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: I have 23 years of bridge experience in most of the superstructure and substructure types used in the State of Texas. The design of the more highly visible structures have included aesthetic features that had a minimal impact on the overall project costs.
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Moderator: Larry Tegtmeyer
Title: Wichita Falls District Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
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Moderator: Mario Jorge
Title: District Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Pharr, TX
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Presentation Summary: Speaker Introduction
Bio/Expertise Highlights: RMC chairman for Structures past 5 years
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