Geopier® Technical Workshop - Irvine, CA
October 24th 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Attendees will receive 5 PDH Credits

Please join us at Oak Creek Golf Club for a round of golf immediately after the workshop ends. 

Purpose & Background:

This workshop provides an overview of best practices for ground improvement in California, focusing on Geopier® systems, Rammed Aggregate Piers (RAPs), and seismic design. In seismic regions, liquefaction risk is a significant concern, and this workshop will explore how these methods improve load-bearing capacity, enhance soil stability, and ensure safety.
Participants will gain insights into both static and seismic performance through real-world case studies, equipping engineers and project managers with the tools to address the unique challenges of California’s construction projects.

Topics Include: 

• Comprehensive discussions on static and seismic design requirements for Geopier® ground improvement solutions, focusing on installation methods, quality control, and load testing considerations.
• Effective techniques for mitigating liquefaction risks, including exploration of seismic hazard assessments, triggering methods & performance-based settlement approaches
• In-depth case studies, such as 3D dynamic modeling for liquefaction mitigation & examples of Geopier® applications in both local & international seismic regions, emphasizing both static & dynamic conditions.
   

  Learning Outcomes:

  Participants will understand the static and seismic design principles for Geopier® systems, including their installation and quality control processes. They will gain knowledge on effective liquefaction mitigation techniques, seismic hazard assessments,
  and performance-based settlement methods. Attendees will also learn from real-world case studies to effectively implement these solutions in seismic and liquefaction-prone areas.

  Registration: 

  Seating is limited to approximately 30 participants,
  with registrations taken in the order they are received.
  Coffee, beverages, and lunch will be provided and there is an optional golf outing at Oak Creek Golf Club immediately following the workshop.  Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions so we can accommodate them.
  Please bring a laptop with internet access to connect to
  Geopier+. After registering, you will receive an email
  confirmation with additional details on how to access
  Geopier +.