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Professional Development Hours: Attendees will receive a certificate verifying Professional Development Hours (PDH)* *New York State approval pending | *Florida State provider #4072

COURSE PROGRAM: DAY 1 THURSDAY, APRIL 7*

COURSE DETAILS

COURSE PROGRAM: DAY 1 THURSDAY, APRIL 7*

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Tier 1 Sponsorship: Flash Drive Sponsorship*: $1,500One opportunity availableSponsor the Flash Drive of Presentation Handouts and have your company logoseen by every attendee. This sponsorship keeps your brand in the hands of theattendees after the event when they take the flash drive and your logo homefor further use. Deadline for sponsoring the flash drive is March 14th. A highresolution vector file of your logo must be submitted at that time.

Tier 2 Sponsorship: Room Key Sponsorship*: $1,000One opportunity availableSponsor the room keys given out to guests at the course. This uniquesponsorship opportunity puts your company logo in the hand of every attendeestaying at the hotel. Each time they go to their room they see your logo andsupport. The deadline for being a room key sponsor is Thursday, March 17th.You must submit your company logo at that time.

Tier 3 Sponsorship: General Sponsorship: $350As a general sponsor for the course you provide DFI with a PowerPoint slidewhich will run during breaks in the session room for all attendees to see.Additional slides can be purchased at $150/slide. The deadline for being aGeneral Sponsor and submitting your PowerPoint files is April 1st.

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6:30-7:30 am Exhibitor set up

7:30-8:30 am Registration / Breakfast

8:30-8:40 am IntroductionDennis W. Boehm, Hayward Baker Inc.

8:40-9:15 am Definition, Classification and History of theDeep Mixing Methods (DMM)Donald A. Bruce, Ph.D. C.Eng., D.GE, Geosystems L.P.Deep Mixing Methods have been widely used in the UnitedStates since 1986, having been developed in Japan andScandinavia in the 1970’s. The most notable projects haveinvolved seepage cutoffs for dams and levees, earth retainingstructures for highways and deep excavation, groundimprovement for liquefaction mitigation, and barriers forenvironmental protection. This introductory presentationprovides a classification of the many different types of DMMtechniques which are available in the U.S. and providesguidance on applicability, advantages and disadvantages.

9:15-9:50 am DMM - An Owner’s PerspectivePeter R. Cali, Ph.D., P.E., Sea Level Engineering, LLCDMM is a highly effective ground improvement tool, but notnecessarily the best fit for all applications. When is DMM thebest solution and for which applications? In this session arational approach will be presented for making that decisionfrom the perspective owner or project manager.

9:50-10:10 am Break and Exhibits

10:15-10:40 am Equipment and Techniques for Soil Mixing ProjectsJason Reed, Liebherr Nenzing Crane Co.Liebherr will discuss equipment for wet-mix and, dry-mixpiles for an example; LB series, LRB series and LHR series.The different attachments Liebherr offers for this technologyis single, double, triple rotary and, CSM. Additionallyapplication method and job site reports from Sweden will bediscussed. Presentation will conclude with information on theLiebherr data recording system (PDE, PDR) for mix in placepiles.

10:40-11:05 am CSM-Cutter Soil Mixing-System Overview and WorldwideExperiencesJean Wehbe, E.I., BAUER-PilecoThis presentation includes an overview of the Cutter SoilMixing-CSM-developed by BAUER Maschinen GmbH. TheCSM is a new and effective method of deep soil mixing forthe construction of cut-off walls, and earth retainingstructures. The system was developed based on the BAUERCutter technology, which uses the cutter wheels as cuttingand mixing tool, extending the applicability of the soil mixinginto much harder strata. CSM has proven to be effective invarious soil conditions, and has achieved excellent results,both technical and economical, on prestigious projects allover the world.

*Program and speakers are subject to change.

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COURSE PROGRAM: DAY 1 THURSDAY, APRIL 7*COURSE PROGRAM: DAY 1 THURSDAY, APRIL 7*

11:05-11:30 am The TRD Method for In Situ Mixed Vertical BarriersJeffrey C. Evans, Ph.D., P.E., Bucknell UniversityConventional slurry trench methods of constructing low-permeability vertical barriers have been widely used in thepast but more recently in situ mixing using the TrenchRemixing and Deep wall method (TRD) has been introducedto the US. The TRD method is a one-phase process thatinvolves the simultaneous, full-depth cutting and mixing of insitu soils with additives to create, in place, a continuous soilmixed wall. A blend of cementitious materials (granulatedground blast furnace slag and Portland cement) and slurryare injected as the milling/cutting proceeds horizontallyresulting in continuous vertical mixing of in situ soils withthe injected materials.

11:30-11:50 am The Equipment and Methods used to Produce Dry SoilMixed Columns and BlocksDennis W. Boehm, Hayward Baker Inc.The equipment used to manufacture insitu mix columns andblocks utilizing the dry method are considerably differentthan that of the wet method. The Dry Soil Mixing methodrequires careful attention to subsurface conditions todetermine if appropriate moisture is available to cause fullhydration of the introduced binder agents. The soil targetedfor the mixing process should also have a low enoughstrength to allow the tool to spin at high RPMs withoutrequiring too high of a torque. The equipment utilized topressurize the binder and feed it to the installation rig shouldalso be given careful consideration and needs to be matchedwith the planned installation rates and pressures. Thispresentation will present the current practice of dry soilmixing in the US and the equipment that is used.

11:50-12:50 pm Lunch and Exhibits

12:50-1:15 pm Case Histories in Soil Mixing: LPV 109 GroundImprovement/San Pablo Dam Seismic RehabilitationA. David Miller, P.E., Raito Inc.This presentation will center on case studies involving 2major soil mixing projects. The projects are LPV 109 GroundImprovement for the Lake Pontchartrain leveeimprovements/enlargements and the San Pablo Dam Seismicrehabilitation. The LPV 109 work involves embankmentstabilization and support for pump stations and relatedstructures. San Pablo Dam is in El Sobrante, CA northeast ofBerkeley and near the Hayward Fault, the work involvedstabilization of the dam embankment. Each presented uniquechallenges in dealing with soil conditions, site logistics andconstraints, and strength requirements. It will includediscussions on equipment selection, quality control methods,owner acceptance criteria and layout design.

1:15-1:50 pm Soil Mixing for Stabilization of Contaminated SedimentsKen Andromalos, P.E., Geo-Solutions Inc.This presentation discusses the binder stabilization of soft,oily sediments associated with the closure of two largerefinery ponds. Criteria to design the stabilization of thesediments are discussed with a particular focus oncharacterization of the heterogeneous properties of thesediments, effects of curing environment, soil mixingapproaches and technologies, and QA/QC procedures forperformance validation. During the full scale implementation,a real-time design verification procedure was carried out toaccount for sediments heterogeneities and seasonalmoisture changes which allowed the optimization of binderusage and allowed achieving a very low rate of re-testingand repairs.

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*Program and speakers are subject to change.

1:50-2:15 pm Construction Operations and Quality Control of theLargest Deep Mixing Project in the USA at Levee LPV111 in New OrleansWesley Schmutzler, Treviicos CorporationDeep Mixing (DMM) for the LPV-111 Levee in New Orleanspresented many quality control and logistical challenges.The project consists of approximately 1.7 million cubicyards of Deep Mixing to a depth of up to 67 feet,consisting of over 17,000 elements. Eight deep mixing rigswere utilized: three double axis Trevi Turbo Mix rigs(TTM), two single axis TTM rigs, and three double axis CI-CMC rigs. Eight batch plants were used to prepare thegrout using over 460,000 tons of slag/cement binder. Thework was accomplished within an aggressive schedule byworking 24 hours per day, 5.5 days per week. The USArmy Corps of Engineers (USACE), using the earlycontractor involvement (ECI) process, developed astringent set of specifications in order to ensure a qualityproduct was installed.

2:15-2:50 pm Brunswick Nuclear PlantKen Kniss, P.E., Hayward Baker Inc.Ground improvement by wet soil mixing was selected asthe best option to support a spent fuel storage facility at anuclear plant in Southport, NC. Seven foot diameter soilmix columns were installed on a grid configuration toapproximately 45 feet below the working elevations. Theconstruction of the columns addressed three issues:bearing capacity, slope stability and liquefaction. Theinstalled soilcrete strengths significantly exceeded thedesign requirements. Hayward Baker’s data acquisitionsystems and wet sampling and testing methods wereinstrumental in producing and verifying the quality of thework.

2:50-3:15 pm Four Deep Mixing Projects for West Bank Hurricaneand Risk Reduction SystemMark L. Woodward, P.E., US Army Corps of Engineers –New Orleans DistrictThe New Orleans District of the US Army Corps ofEngineers is currently constructing 66 miles of levees andfloodwalls on the West Bank of the metro New Orleansarea to provide 100 year risk reduction. Deep Mixing isbeing utilized on four of these projects. This presentationwill discuss design of Deep Mixing, why Deep Mixing waschosen, Specifications, Quality Control and Assurance andwork to date on these four projects.

3:15-3:35 pm Break and Exhibits

3:35-4:00 pm Overview of DMM Design & Construction Process,including Bench-Scale Testing, Field Trials, andVariability of DMMGeorge Filz, Ph.D., P.E., Virginia TechA flow chart for design and construction of deep-mixingsupport for embankments, levees, and floodwalls will bepresented and discussed, including brief discussion of thepurposes, methods, and interpretation of bench-scale testsand field trials. Deep-mixed ground has variable properties,with implications on design, specifications, construction,and QC/QA.

COURSE PROGRAM: DAY 1 THURSDAY, APRIL 7*

COURSE PROGRAM: DAY 2 FRIDAY, APRIL 8*

COURSE PROGRAM: DAY 1 THURSDAY, APRIL 7*

COURSE PROGRAM: DAY 2 FRIDAY, APRIL 8*7:30-8:00 am Breakfast

8:00-8:10 am IntroductionDennis W. Boehm, Hayward Baker Inc.

8:10-9:00 am Design of Deep Mixing for Support of Embankmentsand LeveesGeorge Filz, Virginia TechThe deep mixing method can provide good support forembankments and levees on ground that would otherwisebe too soft to support the applied loads without stability orsettlement problems. Two of the important factors thatdesign must address are multiple failure modes andvariability of deep-mixed ground. This presentation identifiespotential failure modes, and demonstrates the impacts ofmultiple failure modes and strength variability on stability.Simplified analysis procedures for stability and settlementare discussed.

9:00-9:30 am The Design of Deep-Mixed Shear Walls to Improve theGlobal Stability of the Existing I-Wall along a Portion ofOrleans Avenue Canal in New Orleans, LouisianaEddie Templeton, Burns Cooley Dennis Inc.After hurricane Katrina, the HPO initiated a study todetermine the safe water level of the existing canalfloodwalls. Criteria for stability were based on the“Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction SystemDesign Guidelines” and revisions to the gap stabilityanalysis methodology provided in the memorandum titled“Stability Analysis of I-Walls Containing Gaps between the I-Wall and Backfill Soils.” Criteria set forth in thesedocuments are typically more stringent than the criteriaconsidered in the original design. Stability berms are thepreferred remedial method for floodwalls identified asdeficient in terms of stability. A stability berm was deemedimpractical in one reach due to environmental concerns.Deep-mixed shear walls were selected for use in this reach,partly due to the limited space required for constructionaccess. This presentation will describe subsurfaceconditions encountered at the site and the analysesperformed for the design of the deep-mixed shear walls.

9:30-10:00 am Design Case Histories – LPV111Tom Cooling, P.E., URSThe LPV 111 project involved raising 5.2 miles the existingflood protection levees, which rest on a foundation of softorganic clay, approximately 10 feet in a period of about 1.5years. In order to meet the strict schedule and other designconstraints, deep mixing was used for ground improvement.The amount of mixing required was 1.7 million cubic yards,making this project the largest deep mixing project in theworld. This presentation describes the design process forthe deep mixing work.

10:00-10:20 am Break and Exhibits

10:20-11:00 am Design and Construction of Excavation SupportApplicationsDavid Weatherby, Schnabel Foundation CompanyCement Deep Soil Mixing is used for the construction ofexcavation support systems. These walls are structuralgroundwater cutoff walls. They have been used fortemporary and permanent applications. The design of thewalls, particularly the soil-cement, is presented. Theconstruction of a Cement Deep Soil Mixing Wall isdescribed and recommendations regarding QA/QC programfor walls are described.

11:00-11:50 am Short Remarks by Each Regarding the IndicatedSpecifications and Perspectives. Concluding Discussionand Interaction with Audience Regarding Sampling Type,Sampling Frequency, and Acceptance Criteria with theGoal of Making Progress Towards Industry ConsensusDavid Weatherby, Schnabel Foundation Company; George Filz, Virginia Tech;Peter R. Cali, Ph.D., P.E., Sea Level Engineering, LLC; Donald Bruce, Ph.D. C.Eng., D.GE., Geosystems L.P., USACE;A. David Miller, P.E., Raito Inc.

11:50-NOON Closing RemarksDennis Boehm, Hayward Baker Inc.

*Program and speakers are subject to change.

4:00-4:15 pm Geotechnical Reports Requirements and Bench ScaleTesting for Soil Mixing: What Do I Need to Look for in aGeotechnical ReportA. David Miller, P.E., Raito Inc.This presentation offers a Contractor’s perspective onevaluating a geotechnical report relative to groundimprovement by CDSM. This includes how to garnishinformation in order to establish an effective mix design tomeet project requirements. The presentation will discusswhat the Contractor considers most important from thereport, and what is less important. We will discuss what todo with the data after review and ways to optimize mixdesign for project parameters, acceptance criteria, andequipment needs. Additional report information that is usefulwhen organic soils are encountered will also be discussed.

4:15-4:55 pm How Does the Contractor Control the Quality of DMM,and What Documentation Is Produced? ContractorPerspectives on Wet Grab Sampling Vs Coring, SamplingFrequency and Acceptance Criteria Lisheng Shao, Ph.D., P.E., Hayward Baker Inc.;Wesley Schmutzler, Treviicos CorporationThis presentation includes the standard contractor qualitycontrol program for DMM, documentations and computer

data records, as well as wet sampling and coring procedures.The DMM instrumentation records mixing tool penetrationrate, RPM, grout flow rate and density, and calculates thebinder dosage rate in real time. The discussion will focus onthe perspective of wet sampling vs coring, and comparedwith other types of verification tests, such as bore holeimaging and load tests.

4:55-5:15 pm Owner/Engineer Perspectives on QC/QA Activities,Including Wet Grab Sampling, Sampling Frequency, and Acceptance Criteria Peter R. Cali, Ph.D., P.E., Sea Level Engineering, LLC; Tom Cooling, P.E., URSWithin the industry there is no general consensus on the typeand amount of sampling, and acceptance criteria for deepmixing projects. This session will focus on three key issuesfrom the owner's perspective.

5:15-5:35 pm Panel Discussion about QC/QA for DMMLisheng Shao, Ph.D., P.E., Hayward Baker Inc.; Wesley Schmutzler, Treviicos Corporation;Peter R. Cali, Ph.D., P.E., Sea Level Engineering, LLC; Tom Cooling, P.E., URS

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