Innovative Grouting Technology

The first Advanced Integrated Analytical (AIA) System for grouting, the IntelliGrout^TM System (U.S. Patent Pending), was introduced in 2001.  AIA Systems are an enormous leap forward in "state-of-the-art" grouting technology. . .

Water: Our Most Precious Resource
Part 3: Innovative Treatment Technologies

The next part of our water resource series focuses on treatment process innovations. Often fueled by heightened regulatory requirements, the push for newer water treatment technologies has been tempered in recent years by tight client budgets and deadlines.  

The use of membrane filtration is an important method to successfully overcome these challenges.  The Highland Park Microfiltration Plant in Pittsburgh, PA, addresses regulatory compliance through cost-effective engineering.

A Grouting Case History:
The Hunting Run Dam

Located in Spotsylvania County, VA, The Hunting Run Dam is a water supply dam that creates an off stream storage reservoir. . .

20-Year Water Resource Effort:
House Bill 2302 

Brownfields Action

USEPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman recently announced a new "Brownfields Federal Partnership Action Agenda" during the opening plenary session at "Brownfields 2002" in Charlotte, NC (see Issue 5 for more brownfields information).   

Over 20 federal agencies and departments have made more than 100 commitments to work together to help communities redevelop brownfields.

In addition to the USEPA’s $850 million commitment, other Action Agenda highlights included:

• NOAA is leading an interagency “Portfields” project, focusing on the reuse and redevelopment of abandoned lands in and around ports, harbors and marine transportation hubs;

• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will announce eight new pilots under its "Urban Rivers Initiative" to address restoration in and around urban rivers;

• The U.S. Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Labor have committed to offer funding priority to brownfields communities through their respective grant mechanisms.

State-of-the-Art "Geo-Technology"

As discussed last issue, a paper entitled "A New State-of-the-Art In Grouting -AIA Grouting Systems," was recently written by Gannett Fleming Engineers Dave Wilson and Trent Dreese. Click here to learn how AIA technology enables a grouting team to make technically sound, cost- effective and real-time program modifications to best accommodate geologic conditions.

An American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Anniversary: 
"Building A Better World"

ASCE recently held its 150th Anniversary Convention in Washington, D.C.  The event was the culmination of a year-long celebration focused on "Building a Better World."

The conference included 18 tracks with more than 160 sessions; a 150th Anniversary Celebration and Gala; a keynote address by NBC's Tim Russet (Moderator of "Meet the Press"); a federal forum; and technical tours.

The convention also included "The First Annual Congress on Infrastructure Security for the Built Environment."

 Geotechnical Engineer Cari Beenenga, P.E., attended the national convention and served as co-chair of the Regional Support Group.

For more on ASCE, contact Cari or click here for our "Spotlight Organization."

Grouting and Ground Treatment Conference

Dave Wilson and Trent Dreese will discuss the newest evolutions in computer monitoring and analysis of grouting at the "Third International Conference on Grouting and Ground Treatment."  The event will take place in News Orleans, LA, from February 10 - 12, 2003.

Other conference topics include compensation and permeation grouting, dry deep mixing, rock grouting and jet grouting.  Gannett Fleming will also exhibit at this event.

To learn more about this conference, visit the Geo-Institute web site.  Click here for more on Dave's and Trent's work in grouting technology.  

Pennsylvania State Association of Township Engineers (PSATE) Seminar

 Renowned for educating audiences on municipal engineering activities, PSATE recently held its Fall Seminar in Hershey, PA.  The agenda included both regulatory and emerging technology updates regarding environmental, transportation and infrastructure issues.

Gannett Fleming's (GF) own Bob Shaffer, PE, facilitated the event, which included GF presentations by Vice Presidents Jim Elliott, PE, and Keith Chase, PE.  Jim's topic was "An Update on the Development of PADEP's NPDES* Program and Policies."  Keith, assisted by Planning Expert Toby Fauver, discussed "Emerging Issues in Transportation and Land Use Planning."

PSATE is the engineering branch to the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS), which serves over 1,400 2nd-class townships.

To learn more about this organization, or the topics discussed above, contact Bob, Jim or Keith.   Click here to visit the PSATS web site.

*PA Department of Environmental Protection National Pollution Discharge and Elimination System

Representative Geotechnical Sites:

American Geological Institute

American Society of Civil Engineers Geo-Institute

Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering

Hetager Drilling

U.S. Army Engineers Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory