Evaluation of Media-Based Stormwater Filtration Systems (Print PDH from the March/April 2018 issue of Informed Infrastructure)

There are an increasing number of commercial and structural media-based filtration systems available to engineers and regulators to meet the need for effective and space-efficient stormwater treatment. As part of the due-diligence process, these individuals must understand and evaluate the design, functionality and ongoing operational requirements of the systems. This paper addresses fundamental media filtration evaluation criteria that, when taken together, provide a framework for comparing and contrasting different stormwater filtration systems. Consideration of these criteria is recommended prior to specifying or approving a system.

As seen in the March/April 2018 issue of Informed Infrastructure magazine.

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Engineered Earth Armoring Solutions: An Alternative to Rock Riprap (Print PDH from the January/February 2018 issue of Informed Infrastructure)

Engineers are tasked to provide solutions for infrastructure challenges in the most efficient manner possible. One must balance standard practice with innovation to constantly improve effectiveness and efficiency. Rock riprap is an accepted traditional solution for erosion control and slope stabilization, but there are other alternatives.

Engineered Earth Armoring Solutions™ (EEAS) are environmentally friendly and economical erosion control solutions designed to provide significant hydraulic performance improvements over rock riprap. An EEAS consists of a High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) in combination with Engineered Earth Anchors™ (earth anchors), and is designed to meet a project’s hydraulic, geotechnical, design life, environmental and economical needs.

As seen in the January/February 2018 issue of Informed Infrastructure magazine.

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Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Post-Construction BMP Strategies (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired January 31, 2018

Join us for this webcast as we address best practices for integrating green infrastructure into stormwater designs and Post-Construction BMP strategies.  Bill Wood, PE, and John Helfrich, PE, ENV, SP, Associate Civil Engineers for SmithGroupJJR, will present a case study on green infrastructure at Loyola University Chicago’s Lake Shore Campus: Restoring Hydrology through Campus Redevelopment.  Chad W. Brensinger, PE, LEED SP, Project Manager at Charles E. Shoemaker, Inc., will present a case study on an automobile dealership development in Willow Grove, PA.  The presentation will cover stormwater best management practices used at the dealership to provide several levels of water quality and flow reduction to minimize local stormwater runoff issues, localized flooding and stream bank erosion.

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What Your Fabricator Wishes You Knew About HSS (Print PDH from the November/December 2017 issue of Informed Infrastructure)

Some engineers may be scared off from designing with Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) because they think—or have been led to believe—that HSS construction is too expensive. In actuality, HSS members can be very price-competitive with wide flange construction if the engineer keeps in mind certain things during design. The following information will give designers the knowledge to specify efficient HSS designs.

As seen in the November/December 2017 issue of Informed Infrastructure magazine.

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Connecting Design and Construction for Architecture, Structure and MEP (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired January 11, 2018

BIM initially gained traction with design professionals; to iterate more fluidly, analyze options more objectively, and produce better documentation. Today, an increasing number of MEP and structural contractors and fabricators are using BIM to improve detailing, fabrication, installation and handover activities. The research by Dodge Data & Analytics presented in this webcast focuses on:

• How BIM is being effectively used to connect design professionals with fabricators and contractors.
• The business benefits being generated by using BIM to integrate the complete design-to-delivery workflow for structural and MEP as an efficient, collaborative digital effort.

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Engineers – Bridge to BIM. It’s easier than you think! (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired November 9, 2017

Let’s face it. Stakeholders are demanding 3d bridge models more than ever before. Between gaining stakeholder approvals with visualizations and the uncertainties of performing a multitude of disconnected and redundant tasks, reworking tedious calculations and spending time updating plan sheets when unanticipated design changes occur, adopting BIM is a must. Learn how to avoid these uncertainties and become more competitive, efficient and collaborative. Join this technical webcast to learn how to improve bridge design and analysis and integrate it with roadway designs and existing infrastructure using the most advanced software!

Bentley bridge expert, Sri Kanneganti, will show you the benefits of working in a common data environment from concept and modeling to design and analysis, straight through construction, and beyond for a unified workflow throughout the entire project lifecycle. This webinar is full of information that you don’t want to miss.

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OpenRoads Designer – Improving Project Deliverables (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired October 13, 2017

OpenRoads Designer automates the production of a complete array of design deliverables. The application enables engineers and designers to work faster, smarter, and more efficiently to help accelerate project delivery with capabilities such as civil cells, design constraints and relationships, design time visualization, and dynamic model updates. Because workflows can vary widely depending on the scope of the project, OpenRoads Designer offers users the flexibility to work in ways that best suit their specific needs.

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Profiles in Steel: Understanding your options for better building design and construction(Print PDH from the July/August 2017 issue of Informed Infrastructure)

Architects and structural engineers today have access to an unprecedented range of steel building system options. Within your reach are system solutions that are tried-and-true as well as innovative and new. While certain systems may not be very familiar to you, they are all well proven in the building design and construction marketplace.

The following will give you a working knowledge of today’s range of steel building systems, the market trends that are driving them, and the prevailing design and engineering criteria used for systems comparison and selection.

As seen in the July/August 2017 issue of Informed Infrastructure magazine.

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OpenRoads Designer – Integrating Multiple Disciplines (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired August 1, 2017

Integrating multiple disciplines is critical to ensuring constructability, cross discipline design review, conflict resolution, and mitigating risk before construction. OpenRoads Designer employs a comprehensive modeling environment that enables designers and engineers to share relevant project data to gain visibility into the project which helps to make better engineering decisions. This innovative application supports all aspects of a detailed roadway design including reality modeling, geotechnical, drainage, subsurface utilities, terrain, road, roadway furniture, and more.

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Finite Element Modeling and Design of Tub-Girder Bridges (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired July 20, 2017

In today’s bridge practice, finite element modeling (FEM) is becoming more popular every day. With its superior accuracy and simulation of the structural behavior, FEM is replacing the conventional methods, namely line girder and grillage analysis.

Additionally, steel tub-girder bridges are becoming more commonly used due to their advantages over other superstructure types in terms of torsional stiffness, span range, durability and aesthetics. As indicated in many resources, including National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) reports, FEM is the most appropriate method for tub-girder bridge analysis.

This webinar will cover the advantages of using FEM for steel bridges and the advantages of tub-girder bridges.

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OpenRoads Designer – Adapting to Change (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired June 28, 2017

It’s been said, the only constant is change! As our industry’s processes, workflows, and technologies evolve to meet time and budgetary constraints, OpenRoads Designer offers a broad set of tools and a comprehensive modeling environment that allow design professionals to utilize new technology and easily incorporate new forms of data, all while interactively designing in a model that’s parametrically enabled by their own design intent.

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Designing Dam Embankments with Articulating Concrete Block Systems (Print PDH from the January/February 2017 issue of Informed Infrastructure)

Dams are called “installations containing dangerous forces” in International Humanitarian Law; there is potential for great destruction to people, property and the environment in the event of a dam failure. The forces that make dams dangerous also provide essential benefits such as drinking water, flood control, power production, irrigation and recreation. Holding a balance between destructive forces and essential benefits lies, to some degree, in protecting the dam from soil erosion when an overtopping event occurs.

As seen in the January/February 2017 issue of Informed Infrastructure magazine.

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Design and Evaluate Viable Roadway Design Alternatives in Less Time (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired May 31, 2017

Join the webcast to see how you, other project team members, and clients can work through and evaluate multiple viable alternatives quicker than ever before. OpenRoads ConceptStation allows users of all backgrounds to efficiently and rapidly sketch out roadway designs, which will not only return immediate cost feedback, but also render in a real-time immersive environment.

You can also include your project’s real-world existing conditions and true traffic simulations to help facilitate better communication and decision making in working towards your optimal design.

Planners, engineers, designers, managers, and even contractors can all now evaluate more options during their respective (planning, preliminary design, and pre-bid) phases of the project.

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Comparing Autodesk InfraWorks to Bentley OpenRoads ConceptStation (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired May 10, 2017

As the engineering industry continues to move to reality-based modeling platforms, next-gen products from multiple vendors are becoming more widely used. In this webinar Autodesk’s InfraWorks will go head to head with Bentley’s OpenRoads ConceptStation in a comparison of the features and functions that matter most to you.

Presented by industry experts with years of experience, you’ll see first-hand how these products stack up and you’ll get insight into which is best for you.

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Infrastructure challenges and future needs – Is BIM the answer? (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired May 16, 2017

Although it should not be acceptable that infrastructure still gets a grade of D+, the fact remains that there is a funding gap. The first step to addressing this gap is BIM.

BIM can protect taxpayers from waste and would help to stretch limited federal appropriations. There is evidence the industry is moving toward a BIM approach as Dodge Data & Analytics details in the 2017 Value of BIM in Infrastructure SmartMarket Report.

Join this webcast to get a first look at the report and hear a discussion on what must happen to address the infrastructure gap for projects today, and what must be considered to support infrastructure systems of the future.

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System Based Steel Building Solutions: Integrating aesthetics, performance, sustainability (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired April 18, 2017

Today’s broad range of structural steel building systems presents an expansive design portfolio to building owners, architects and structural engineers. This course reviews the cost and performance based criteria for system selection, range of system types, finishing options, and questions of sustainability.

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Helical Design: Code Compliance and Effects of Seismic Activity (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired March 1, 2017

Helical piles and anchors have been used in construction applications for more than 175 years. The first recorded use of helical piles was in 1836 by Alexander Mitchell in England. The helical pile industry has seen substantial growth in the last 20 years as most practicing engineers have recognized the strength, versatility, and many applications of the system.
The popularity of helical piles has grown so much, the International Code Council (ICC) established acceptance criteria AC358 for helical piles in 2007. ICC inducted helical piles into the International Building Code in 2009. However, helical piles were barely mentioned in undergraduate and graduate civil engineering studies.
The presentation will cover the design, applications, and building code requirements of helical piles.

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Recommendations for Bioretention Media Qualification (Print PDH from the November/December 2016 issue of Informed Infrastructure)

Engineered bioretention media is optimized to filter and/or infiltrate stormwater runoff through a plant-soil-microbe complex. A successful bioretention installation involves oversight—not just onsite, but having a framework in place for transferring raw materials to a blended, commercially installed product. Read this “instruction manual” on how to successfully implement a bioretention media strategy. Then take the accompanying quiz to receive continuing education credit.

As seen in the November/December 2016 issue of Informed Infrastructure magazine.

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You have DRONED your project, now what?(Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired January 25, 2017

Drone technology is improving rapidly, and it is becoming a common part of infrastructure workflows. But ordering and flying a drone to collect data, although cheaper and easier than previous methods, is still a costly expense, and it can be wasted if project teams don’t know what to do with the data after they’re collected. This webcast will detail how to import ContextCapture models into SITEOPS to create surface models of existing conditions that can be used quickly and efficiently before, during and after the project work.
Attendees will Learn how to export SITEOPS design and ContextCapture data to LumenRT to create unmatched 3D visualizations; discover how SITEOPS, ContextCapture and LumenRT workflows allow users to look at more design options in less time than ever before; and learn how to illustrate to stakeholders how your project design will impact the surrounding community.
The featured speaker will be David Settlemyer, P.E., the senior product engineer of SITEOPS for Bentley Systems, and the webcast will be beneficial for DOTs, land-development professionals, project managers, civil and structural engineers, consulting engineers, design professionals, contractors, and public and transportation officials.

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Getting the Most out of your Bridge Model (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired February 1, 2017

Get more out of your 3D bridge model. 3D bridge models with Bentley’s OpenBridge Modeler go beyond traditional visualization.
Create your 3D bridge model and use it through structural design, analytical calculations, and more with OpenBridge Modeler. OpenBridge Modeler reads and references information from roadway and survey teams to create a 3D model of the structure taking the surrounding infrastructure and environment into consideration.

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Tilt-Up Design and BIM:The Value Proposition (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired December 15, 2016

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has certainly been in the recent design and construction news for use in everything from simple interference detection to more elaborate uses like coordination war rooms and 4D and 5D visualization. Most of these case studies involve particularly large scale projects with significant coordination issues and fast schedules. But can that same BIM process be leveraged for tilt-up design and construction to add value to our projects in a meaningful, yet cost efficient way.

Fitzpatrick Engineering Group has been using BIM for design of steel buildings since 2006. In 2012, we changed the way steel is delivered to our projects by leveraging our structural design data early in design and shortened delivery of steel to our projects by eight weeks. In 2014, we brought those processes and concepts to our design of tilt-up buildings.

In this session, Doug Fitzpatrick, P.E. will share how his firm is merging tilt-up and steel frame design and leveraging BIM to provide better coordination, error checking, 3D visualization, automated panel drawings, and quantity take-offs during design for cost tracking. Lessons learned from a recent project will be shared and discussed

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Differentiate Your Firm or Organization with Rapid Conceptual Modeling in Real-World Environment(Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired August 16, 2016

The need for accelerated project delivery requires successful civil and transportation designers to jump start projects with real-world data, rapid conceptual designs, and better decision making processes. Join the webinar to see hear Kevin Schlereth, PE, Principle Technologist, HNTB, discuss how HNTB uses OpenRoads ConceptStation to increase design productivity, identify potential high-risk items, and minimize project development costs.

OpenRoads ConceptStation combines engineering modeling tools with associated costs to facilitate better decision making in the conceptual design phase. Engineers and designers, like Kevin, are able to evaluate more options during the planning and pre-bid stage of the project to help differentiate their firm from the others.

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Combining AutoCAD Civil 3D and Infraworks 360 for Improved Civil Infrastructure Design Workflows (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired July 27, 2016

This webcast follows the completion of a benchmarking study that assessed the combined workflows between AutoCAD Civil 3D and InfraWorks 360. Our presenters will discuss the different steps in a typical civil infrastructure project workflow where the combined strengths of these products save time and improve design outcomes. The practitioners will relate how they gain new insights, speed design work and improve on stakeholder outreach and communication with clients. Presenters will share anecdotes from project work along with lessons learned.

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Advancing Civil Infrastructure Design Workflows (Print PDH from the May/June 2016 issue of Informed Infrastructure)

This benchmarking study discusses the workflow between AutoCAD Civil 3D and InfraWorks 360 and how they are being used alongside one another in daily practice. Our reviewers use the software on a daily basis, producing work for civil engineering projects and pushing the software through its paces on a wide variety of projects.

As seen in the May/June 2016 issue of Informed Infrastructure magazine.

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100-Year Bridges: Design Practices and Performance Benefits of Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired April 28, 2016

Hot-dip galvanizing has been used as a means of corrosion protection for more than 150 years, and new technologies and creative chemistries continue to evolve the coating. As FHWA, state DOTs, and local municipalities strive to build the 100-year bridge, what role does hot‑dip galvanizing play? When best design practices are followed, hot‑dip galvanized steel can provide a sustainable and cost effective 100‑year bridge life.

This webcast will explore some of the specific design practices to avoid pitfalls such as warpage and distortion and connection points, as well as address new research on galvanized slip critical connections and the final report of the galvanized bolts on the Bay Bridge in Oakland, CA.

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Part 2: Monitoring Dust at California’s Salton Sea: Sensing and Verifying the Effectiveness of Engineering Treatments (Print PDH from the January/February 2016 issue of Informed Infrastructure)

This PDH looks at an ongoing project taking place at California’s Salton Sea, which demonstrates that using cutting-edge remote sensing techniques to analyze and monitor land surfaces and air quality can be both challenging and fascinating. Formation Environmental (FE) is working with the Imperial Irrigation District and other multi-disciplinary team members in modeling, monitoring, and mitigating the effects of the 2003 agreement that will transfer 303,000 acre-feet of newly conserved water annually from agricultural to urban use.

As seen in the January/February 2016 issue of Informed Infrastructure Magazine.

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Part 1: Southern California’s Shrinking Salton Sea: Mapping, Managing and Mitigating New PM10 Air Pollution Sources (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired November 4, 2015; This webcast has expired

The Salton Sea Air Quality Program is focused on monitoring and mitigating dust emissions from exposed Salton Sea playa. Remote sensing is a key component of this program, and will be used to map playa surfaces, vegetative cover, and active dust source areas. Learn how satellite, aerial and UAV images all contribute to this effort and how they are being processed using Trimble eCognition image analysis software. The presentation will also discuss dust control pilot projects, such as Surface Roughening, and the remote sensing techniques used to inform design and evaluate dust control effectiveness.

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Part 2: Seismic Assessment and Strategies – Lessons and Solutions from Recent Disasters (Print PDH from the September/October 2015 issue of Informed Infrastructure)

Although structural engineers aren’t first responders, they’re well equipped to assess whether or not it’s safe for people to return to homes, businesses, schools and critical-services buildings. Miyamoto International Inc. is quick to respond to major earthquakes with recent experience in Haiti, Japan, New Zealand and Nepal. Read this fascinating report of lessons learned along with the cutting-edge techniques that are being deployed.

As seen in the September/October 2015 issue of Informed Infrastructure magazine.

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Part 2: How BIM Changes the Game for Transportation (Print PDH from the July/August 2015 issue of Informed Infrastructure)

This PDH takes stock of the current adoption of BIM for civil projects and documents some of the advantages of BIM for transportation projects and practice. There are benefits along the lifecycle of an asset, which translates to growing acceptance of BIM for new projects as well as ongoing operations.

As seen in the July/August 2015 issue of Informed Infrastructure magazine.

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Part 1: Taking Control of BIM Before it Takes Control of You (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired September 22, 2015; This webcast has expired

The movement toward building information modeling (BIM) for civil projects is taking hold worldwide. Firms and project managers that have made the leap are reaping rewards by winning new work and managing projects with more efficiency. Owners are making the move to mandate BIM for projects, given better cost controls and improved project quality.
In this Webcast, our presenters will discuss the ways in which BIM has made an impact, and specifically how project managers can advance their work and their careers with the conceptual, analytical and visionary tools that BIM provides. Our presenter will share some of the rewards they’ve seen that have advanced workflows, and outline the approaches improving their ability to deliver projects more quickly with more control on costs.

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Part 1: Dr. Kit Miyamoto Lessons from the Earthquake Zone (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired July 29, 2015; This webcast has expired

How do countries reduce earthquake disaster risk to achieve maximum resiliency? In the aftermath of major earthquakes, how have different nations overcome the incredible challenges of disaster reconstruction? Are we doing enough to be prepared?

Listen in as Dr. Kit Miyamoto, S.E., CEO of Miyamoto International and a California Seismic Safety Commissioner, shares lessons learned from his personal experience on the ground in the immediate aftermath of major seismic events.  Hear his firsthand accounts from his experiences responding to earthquakes including Gorkha – Nepal 2015, Tohoku – Japan 2011, Christ Church – New Zealand 2011 and Leogane – Haiti 2010.  Learn how government policies can impact the nation’s resiliency.

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2015 A/E M&A Outlook – Industry Consolidation Rolls On ( Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired March 24, 2015; This webcast has expired

Fueled by an improving national economy and design climate as well as a pent-up demand for industry ownership transition, A/E M&A activity has seen a resurgence of buyers and sellers. Whether though global mega-combinations or mid-sized mergers, the underlying structural forces impacting consolidation and competitive positioning remain intact. How will it all shake out? In this webinar presentation, Steve Gido, Principal of ROG+Partners,will assess the current M&A environment, highlight recent notable transactions, analyze valuation trends, and discuss the health of the M&A market heading into 2015.

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Part 2: Enhancing Collaboration to Improve Steel Building Project Efficiency (Print PDH)

This linear process obviously calls for a lot of data transmittal, interpretation and recast-ing in different formats — it’s a workflow derived from paper-based practices going back decades. And it’s become apparent that the process fails to capture the savings and efficiencies made possible by modern design practices based on 3-D models.

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Structural Steel Fabrication Package: A Paradigm Shift (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired December 18, 2014; This Webcast has expired

The process of preparing the fabrication package for steel buildings has remained essentially unchanged for 30 years. Alternative construction methods like design-build, Integrated Project Delivery, and early fabricator involvement have shortened the delivery of steel to the job site but have not made the process more efficient.

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