AIA Extra: Geotechnical Engineering 101

  • Tuesday, March 04, 2025
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • J. Earle Bowden Building, 120 Church St, Room 1, Pensacola, FL 32502
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Join us for a presentation from Mitchell L. Smith, P.E., principal geotechnical engineer at Tierra, Inc.

 

The course is an overview of geotechnical engineering and gives an overview of different types of soil exploration, testing, and evaluations. It will address common subsurface challenges in our local area and alternatives to manage them.

  • Understand applicable ASTM and ASCE standards for site soil characterization.
  • Importance of site safety and OSHA requirements during testing for field personnel.
  • Review of ultimate bearing capacity and settlement.
  • Review ground improvement alternatives to manage settlement.


Tuesday, March 4

12 - 1 p.m.

Bowden Bldg, Room 1

120 Church St

Pensacola, FL 32502


1 HSW/LU

Free for members

$20 for non-members