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PAST PRESENTATION SUMMARIES

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2020 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
October 14, 2020	Jim Dutton w/ Du-West Foundation Repair : Retaining Wall Failures and How to Avoid Them (Presentation)
September 09, 2020	Dr. Sahadat Hossain, P.E. w/ University of Texas at Arlington : Sustainable Highway Slope Stabilization Using Recycled Plastic Pin (RPP) (Presentation)
September 09, 2020	Mr. Larry D. Olson, PE w/ Olson Engineering, Inc. : Non-Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Dams (Workshop)
August 12, 2020	Mr. Michael Sims, P.E. w/ Texas Board of Professional Engineers : Engineering Ethics Webinar (Workshop)
August 12, 2020	Mr. Marc Mastrantuono, P.E. w/ Ischebeck Titan : Titan Micropiles (Presentation)
July 08, 2020	Ethan Smith w/ Stego Industries : Protecting the First Side of the Building (Workshop)
July 08, 2020	Coleton Eaves w/ Earthlok Soil Stabilizer : Stabilizing Expansive Clay with Earthlok (Presentation)
June 10, 2020	Roger Lopez w/ TxDOT : TxDOT - Ongoing Repairs to the I-10 Bridge over San Jacinto River Damage during Tropical Storm Imelda (Presentation)
June 10, 2020	Jim Dutton w/ Du-West Foundation Repair : Alternative Foundation Repair Techniques (Workshop)
May 20, 2020	John M. Clark, P.E. w/ John Milton Clark Engineers : Case History and Design Review of a Lifted Slab on Grade Foundation (Presentation)
March 11, 2020	Ms. Rhondalyn Riley w/ Exterior Inspections : Stucco Basics: Achieving a Successful Stucco Application (Presentation)
February 12, 2020	Cody Colvin, P.E. w/ Industrial Fabrics : Manufacturing and Supplying All Erosion Control and Geosynthetic Needs (Presentation)
January 08, 2020	David A. Eastwood, P.E., D.GE, DFE, C.A.P.M., F.FPA, F.ASCE w/ Geotech Engineering and Testing : Geotechnical Considerations in Design and Construction of Tilt-Up Buildings and Parking Lots (Presentation)
January 08, 2020	Mr. Dave Hasness, P.E. w/ Keystone Hardscapes : Interlocking Concrete Pavers and Permeable Concrete Pavers (Workshop)

2019 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 11, 2019	Dr. Robert L. Lytton, P.E. w/ Texas A & M, and Bahrulla Abdulla w/ Texas A & M : The Interplay among Soil Condition, Transportation Network and Flood Control Network during Flooding Events (Presentation)
December 11, 2019	Dr. Harry Nguyen w/ Geotech Engineering and Testing : Geoforensic Study of a Commercial Building (Workshop)
November 13, 2019	Mr. Bob Brown, CFRS, LEED AP and Mr. J. David Deatherasge, P.E. w/ Arizona Foundation Solutions : Develoment and Engineering Aspects of the Arizona Foundation Solutions, Inc. Moisture Level System (Presentation)
November 13, 2019	Mr. John Blount, P.E. w/ Harris County Engineering : Pre-Engineered Foundation Standards and Details for Use Within the City of Houston and Harris County (Workshop)
October 09, 2019	Mr. Jake Stovall w/ Helical Concepts, Inc. : Helical Anchors and Foundations (Presentation)
October 09, 2019	Mr. Keith Brooks w/ Industrial Fabrics : Erosion Control 101: When, Where and How (Workshop)
September 11, 2019	Will Squyres w/ Paradigm Consultants : Mix Designs, The Book vs. The Real World (Presentation)
September 11, 2019	Kenton Andrews w/ Andrews Myers : Contracts You Can't Change: Managing Risk in Contracts with Local Governments (Workshop)
August 14, 2019	Mr. Alwyn McDowall w/ Nucor Skyline Steel : Using Steel Sheet Piles in Environmental Barrier Wall Applications (Presentation)
August 14, 2019	George Hartman, P.E. w/ Texas Board of Professional Engineers : Ethics Workshop (Workshop)
July 10, 2019	John McReynolds, CGR GMB CFLC w/ Construction Defect Consultants, LC : 60 Tips in 60 Minutes - A Primer for the Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant Exam (Presentation)
July 10, 2019	Dr. Rob Pennington w/ Resource International : The Martial Art of Communication (Workshop)
June 12, 2019	Alena Mikhaylova w/ Rinker Pipe : Soil-Pipe Interaction and its Effect on Structural Strength of Reinforced Concrete Culvert (Workshop)
June 12, 2019	Mike Perez w/ Harris County Toll Road Authority, and Joe Cibor, P.E., D.GE w/ Cibor Geocon : Ship Channel Bridge Replacement Project (Presentation)
May 08, 2019	James Namekar, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Geotech Engineering and Testing : Artificial Neural Network Applications in Geotechnical Engineering (Presentation)
May 08, 2019	Mr. Jim Smith w/ Crain, Caton & James : When Experts Are Heros: Providing Genuine assistance to the Judicial Process and Exceptional Value to Their Clients (Workshop)
December 11, 2019	Dr. Harry Nguyen w/ Geotech Engineering and Testing : Geoforensic Study of a Commercial Building (Workshop)
December 11, 2019	Dr. Robert L. Lytton, P.E. w/ Texas A & M : The Interplay among Soil Condition, Transportation Network and Flood Control Network during Flooding Events (Presentation)
November 13, 2019	Mr. John Blount, P.E. w/ Harris County Engineering : Pre-Engineered Foundation Standards and Details for Use Within the City of Houston and Harris County (Workshop)
November 13, 2019	Mr. Bob Brown, CFRS, LEED AP and Mr. J. David Deatherasge, P.E. w/ Arizona Foundation Solutions : Develoment and Engineering Aspects of the Arizona Foundation Solutions, Inc. Moisture Level System (Presentation)
October 09, 2019	Mr. Keith Brooks w/ Industrial Fabrics : Erosion Control 101: When, Where and How (Workshop)
October 09, 2019	Mr. Jake Stovall w/ Helical Concepts, Inc. : Helical Anchors and Foundations (Presentation)
September 11, 2019	Kenton Andrews w/ Andrews Myers : Contracts You Can't Change: Managing Risk in Contracts with Local Governments (Workshop)
September 11, 2019	Will Squyres w/ Paradigm Consultants : Mix Designs, The Book vs. The Real World (Presentation)
August 14, 2019	George Hartman, P.E. w/ Texas Board of Professional Engineers : Ethics Workshop (Workshop)
August 14, 2019	Mr. Alwyn McDowall w/ Nucor Skyline Steel : Using Steel Sheet Piles in Environmental Barrier Wall Applications (Presentation)
July 10, 2019	John McReynolds, CGR GMB CFLC w/ Construction Defect Consultants, LC : 60 Tips in 60 Minutes - A Primer for the Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant Exam (Presentation)
July 10, 2019	Dr. Rob Pennington w/ Resource International : The Martial Art of Communication (Workshop)
June 12, 2019	Mike Perez w/ Harris County Toll Road Authority : Ship Channel Bridge Replacement Project (Presentation)
June 12, 2019	Alena Mikhaylova w/ Rinker Pipe : Soil-Pipe Interaction and its Effect on Structural Strength of Reinforced Concrete Culvert (Workshop)
May 08, 2019	Mr. Jim Smith w/ Crain, Caton & James : When Experts Are Heros: Providing Genuine assistance to the Judicial Process and Exceptional Value to Their Clients (Workshop)
May 08, 2019	James Namekar, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Geotech Engineering and Testing : Artificial Neural Network Applications in Geotechnical Engineering (Presentation)
April 10, 2019	Alena Mikhaylova, Ph.D. w/ Rinker Materials : Precast Reinforced Box Culvert Design & Installation (Workshop)
April 10, 2019	John H. Boswell w/ Boswell & Hallmark, P.C., Tel. 713-650-1600 : Cross-Examination of an Expert (Presentation)
March 13, 2019	Stephen Dwyer w/ West Mermis, PLLC : Presenting a Jury Case: Behind the Scenes (Workshop)
March 13, 2019	John Delphia, P.E. w/ Texas Department of Transportation : I-69/US59 Bridge Scour Project at San Jacinto River (Presentation)
February 13, 2019	Alena Mikhaylova, Ph.D. w/ Rinker Materials : Jacking of RCP & RCB Culverts (Trenchless Technology) (Workshop)
February 13, 2019	James Rudnicki w/ Bush, Rudnicki, Shelton : Don't Miss Your Chance to Extend your Contract Access (Presentation)
January 09, 2019	Judge Michael Landrum w/ Harris County Judge for 113th Civil District Court : The Complete Expert Witness: More Than the Report (Workshop)
January 09, 2019	Mr. David A. Eastwood, P.E., D.GE, DFE, C.A.P.M., F.ASCE and Harry M. Nguyen, Ph.D. w/ Geotech Engineering and Testing : Geoforensic Investigation of a Storage Dome Collapse at a Plant in Louisiana (Presentation)

2018 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 12, 2018	Dr. Bob Lytton w/ Texas A & M University : GIS Map of Equilibrium Suction as Controlled by the Soil and Vegetation (Presentation)
December 12, 2018	Dr. Harry Nguyen w/ Geotech Engineering and Testing : Geoforensic Evaluation of Concrete Pavements (Workshop)
November 14, 2018	Anthony Spaeth w/ w/ Newton, Jones & Spaeth : Experts: What About That File of Yours? (Workshop)
November 14, 2018	David Harris w/ w/ Harris engineering Real Estate Inspections, Inc : Crawl Spaces and Building Science (Presentation)
October 10, 2018	Mr. Christian Gallo : Helical Piles - An Engineered Solution with a History (Workshop)
October 10, 2018	Mr. Jim Coody, P.E. w/ Wetlands Professional Services : Recent Developments in Wetlands Regulatory Program (Presentation)
September 12, 2018	Elizabeth (Lisa) Lukefahr, P.E. Executive Director w/ Texas Concrete Pavement Association : Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements - The Engineering Behind the Standard (Presentation)
August 08, 2018	Karl Breckon, P.E., Michael Skoller, P.E., and Ken Sherman, P.E. w/ BEC Engrs, National Structural Engrg, RCI Engrs : Quality Control Checklists for Windstorm Design and Construction Reviews of Buildings (Presentation)
August 08, 2018	David Howell, PE, Deputy Executive Director w/ Texas Board of Professional Engineers : Ethics Presentation (Workshop)
July 11, 2018	Mr. William E. Morfey w/ Zimmerman, Axelrad, Meyer, Stern & Wise, P.C. : Texas Certificate of Merit Update (Presentation)
July 11, 2018	Mr. Jerrad Jefferson w/ Stego Industries, LLC : Stego Industries, LLC - Game Changing Technology (Workshop)
June 13, 2018	Kevin Pratt w/ USI Southwest : Risk Management - Contract Basics (Presentation)
June 13, 2018	Tom Schick, P.E., President w/ The Reinforced Earth Company : Reinforced Earth - Applications, Construction and Design (Workshop)
May 09, 2018	David V. Wilson II w/ Mehaffy Webber : Social Media and the Expert Witness: Evidentiary and Ethical Challenges and Strategies (Presentation)
May 09, 2018	Joshua White, PE, WJE w/ Wiss Janney Elstner Associates Inc : "Ask the Structure": Diagnosing Structural Failures (Workshop)
April 11, 2018	Harry Nguyen w/ Geotech Engineering & Testing : Geoforensic Study for Retaining Wall (Presentation)
April 11, 2018	Frank Pospisil, P. Eng., MBA w/ USG Structural Technologies Group : Dimensionally Stable Cementitious Structural Sheathing (Workshop)
March 14, 2018	Jan R. Prusinski, P.E.. FACI : Design and Construction of Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements
February 14, 2018	Mustafa Saribudak, Ph.D., P.G. w/ Environmental Geophysical Associates : Integrated Geophysical Case Studies Applied to Foundation, Active Faults, Sinkhole, and Subsistence Problems in Central and South Texas (Workshop)
February 14, 2018	Steve Schilder. P.E. w/ SMS Engineering, and John Clark w/ Clark Engineering : Unintended Consequences of Lifting Slab on Grade Foundations including Slab Separation Lifts in Flood Plains and Flood Ways
January 10, 2018	FPA Board : The effects of Hurricane Harvey on Foundations - Panel Discussion - Part 2 (Workshop)
January 10, 2018	David Eastwod, P.E. w/ Geotech Engineering and Testing : Geoforensic Evaluation of Asphaltic Concrete Pavements for Parking Lots

2017 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 13, 2017	Dr. Robert Lytton, PE w/ Texas A&M University : Designing Bases and Subgrades for Better Pavement Performance
November 08, 2017	Dr. Ken Stokoe, P.E. w/ w/ University of Texas : Characterizing Geotechnical Materials with Seismic Waves: Static and Dynamic Applications
November 08, 2017	Leslie Seaton w/ Acme Brick : Differential Movement & Expansion Joints in Brick
October 11, 2017	F. Keith Bohren w/ Simpson Strong-Tie : Overview of FRP Systems for Strengthening or Protecting Concrete
September 13, 2017	Al Bustamante, P.E. w/ Walker Restoration Consultants : ASR and DEF in Concrete Structures 'It's not as Bad as it Seems
August 09, 2017	Tracy Brettman, P.E. D.GE w/ A.H. Beck Foundation Company : Thermal Integrity Profiling of Deep Foundations
August 09, 2017	David Howell w/ Texas Board of Professional Engineers : Professional Practice Updates - Ethics ((Workshop))
July 12, 2017	Darin Willis, P.E. : Helical Design Theory and Applications
June 14, 2017	Imad F. Abdullah, AIA w/ Landmark Architects, Inc. : Case study- Structural Collapse and Aftermath Considerations for Steel Structures, Concrete Tilt-up ad Wood. Solving Construction Issues and Protecting Against Lawsuits
May 10, 2017	Dave Hasness, P.E. : Design, Construction and Application of Segmental Concrete Walls
April 12, 2017	David Eastwood, P.E., D.GE, DFE, C.A.P.M., F.ASCE w/ Geotech Engineering and Testing : Foundation Repair Techniques for Lightly Loaded Foundations in Texas
March 08, 2017	Michael Babin w/ TDI WIndstorm Inspections Education/Oversight : Updated Requirements for House Bill 2439 and Required Paperwork for Qualified Inspectors
February 08, 2017	Umesh Bachu, P.E. w/ Geopier Foundation Company : Geopier® Ground Improvement Systems - Design, Construction and Application
January 11, 2017	Roy Saravanathiiban, P.E. Ph.D. w/ Geotech Engineering and Testing : Geoforensic Evaluation of a School Project

2016 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 14, 2016	Dr. Robert Lytton, PE w/ Texas A&M University , and Nicole Wylie, P.E. w/ Forensic Engineers : Design of Drilled Shafts in Expansive Soils
November 09, 2016	John M. Clark, P.E. w/ Clark Engineers : Bulkhead Failures: Inspections, Repair and Analysis
October 12, 2016	Rosalie Hamilton w/ Expert Communications : How to Stand Out in Your Field - And How to be Found There
September 14, 2016	Mike Babin, w/ Texas Department of Insurance : Windstorm Program
August 10, 2016	David Howell, P.E. w/ Texas Board of Professional Engineers : Professional Practices Update/Ethics (Workshop)
August 10, 2016	Ben Westcott w/ Andresm Myers PC : Killer Contract Clauses (Presentation)
July 13, 2016	David Eastwood P.E., D.GE, DFE, C.A.P.M., F.ASCE w/ Geogechnical Engineering and Testing : Geotechnical Considerations for Soil Stability, Ditches, Embankment and Detention Ponds
June 08, 2016	Seth Pendarvis w/ PNA Construction Technologies : Cost-Effective and Sustainable Concrete Flatwork
May 11, 2016	John A. Gunter, P.E. w/ Terradyne/InTEC : Reduction of Soil Swell Through Chemical Stabilization
April 13, 2016	Judge Grant Dorfman w/ Houston 334 District Court : Thoughts and Musings About Expert Witnesses in Civil Trials - A View from the Bench
March 09, 2016	Dr. John Bryant w/ Bryant Consultants, Inc. : Investigation of Subsurface Anomalies Including Faults
February 10, 2016	Mike Turner w/ VoidForms : StormVoid" Waterproof Void Forms
January 13, 2016	Gary Beck, P.E. w/ ECO-Holdings Engineering Services : Owner's Guide to a Better Foundation

2015 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 09, 2015	Robert L. Lytton, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Texas A & M University : Edge Cracking in Pavements on Expansive Soils: Causes and Countermeasures
November 11, 2015	Dan Buck, P.E. w/ Suncoast Post Tension : Construction & Maintenance of Post-Tensioned Slab-on-Ground Foundations
October 14, 2015	William E. Morfrey w/ Zimmerman, Axelrad, Meyer, Stern & Wise, P.C. : The Current State of Certification of Merit Law in Texas
September 09, 2015	Russel Jernigan, Ph.D, P.E., PG : Tunneling 101
August 12, 2015	David Howell, P.E. w/ Texas Board of Professional Engineers : Professional Practices Update/Ethics (Workshop)
August 12, 2015	Jean-Louis Briaud, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Texas A & M University : Slab on Grade on Shrink Swell Soil: A New Method
July 08, 2015	Michael Babin w/ TDI WIndstorm Inspections : Windstorm Programs - Who, Where and What Needs to be Inspected
June 10, 2015	John M. Clark, P.E. w/ Clark Engineers, Inc. : Seismic Design of Flexible Buried Structures - Applied to Tanks, Pipe LInes, and Rigid Rectangular Culverts
May 13, 2015	Lowell Brumley, P.E. w/ BEC-LIN Engineering, LP : Guidelines for the Evaluation of Foundation Movement for Residential and Other Low-RIse Buildings - An Update
April 08, 2015	Brian MacNeil w/ Kryton International Inc. : The History of Waterproofing Admixtures
March 11, 2015	Abdeldjelil "D.J" Belarbi, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Professor : 150 Years of Advances in Civil Engineerings Construction Materials from Conventional Concrete to Innovative FRP Composites
February 11, 2015	Benjamin A Brooks, Jr., P.E. w/ Patriot Court Systems : Post-Tensioned Concrete as it applies to Tennis Court Construction
January 14, 2015	Ken Douglass, P.E. w/ Eric L. Davis Engineering, Inc. : Perimeter Vertical Moisture Barriers for Residential Foundations

2014 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 10, 2014	Robert L. Lytton. Ph.D., P.E. w/ Civil Engineering Dept, Texas A&M, and Hakan Sahin, Ph.D. w/ PSI Houston : Methylene Blue Test of Soil Properties: A Rapid and Accurate Field Test
November 12, 2014	Greg Carr, P.E. w/ Base Foundation Systems : Specification and Application of Void Spaces Below Concrete Foundations
October 08, 2014	Alwyn McDowall w/ Skyline Steel : The Innovative Use of Steel Sheet Piles in Underground Parking Garages
September 10, 2014	Kacey L. Cortner w/ Hilti : Advancements in Adhesive Anchor Technology: HY200 SAFE SET Technology
August 13, 2014	David Howell, P.E. w/ Texas Board of Professional Engineers : Professional Practices Update/Ethics (Workshop)
August 13, 2014	John M. Clark w/ Clark Engineers, Inc. : The PTI Ver. 3 Design Method for MATHCAD 15
July 09, 2014	William Morfey w/ Zimmerman, Axelrad, Meyer, Stern & WIse : Standard of Care for Engineers and Other Professionals Working in Texas
June 11, 2014	Danny Gierhart, P.E. w/ Asphalt Institute : Asphalt Inspection and Acceptance Testing
May 14, 2014	Karl Breckon w/ BEC-LIN Engineering, LLP : Design, Manufacture and Installation Guidelines of Precast Concrete Segmented Piles for Foundation Underpinning
April 09, 2014	Jon Epps, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Texas A&M : Creating Value in Texas Construction Using Lime (Workshop)
March 12, 2014	Keith Brooks, P.E. w/ Tensar International Corporation, and Derek Wiatrek, P.E. & Scott Phillips, P.E. w/ Tensar International Corporation : Roadway Design Workshop: Tensar Geogrid Design Methodologies for Today's Applications
February 12, 2014	David Eastwood, P.E., D.GE, DFE, C.A.P.M., F.ASCE w/ Geotech Engineering and Testing : Simplified Method for Design of Shallow Drilled Shafts Subject to Light Loading in Expansive Soils
January 08, 2014	Chad Gordon w/ Menard : Overall View of Techniques - Ground Improvement Specialists

2013 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 11, 2013	Dr. Robert Lytton, P.E. w/ Texas A&M University, and Nicole Wylie w/ Forensic Engineers, Inc. : Design of Drilled Shafts in Expansive Soils. Part 2
November 13, 2013	David W. Fowler, Ph.D., P.E. w/ University of Texas Austin : Forensics - Detective Engineering
October 09, 2013	Dean R. Read w/ MLAW Engineering : Post Tension Slab Design - PTISlab 3.5
September 11, 2013	Sandeep N. Patel, P.E. w/ Sterling Engineering Group : Design and Construction of Structural Flat Slabs over Ground
August 14, 2013	Philip S. Coppola, Assoc. AIA, CCI, CHI w/ Alternative Construction Techniques, LLC : Alternative Foundation Methods for Expansive Soils
August 14, 2013	David Howell, P.E. w/ Texas Board of Professional Engineers : Ethics
July 13, 2013	Danny Gierhart, P.E. w/ Asphalt Institute : Asphalt Materials, Asphalt Mix Design and Asphalt Plants
June 12, 2013	Tony Childress, P.E. w/ Childress Engineering Services : Slabtek - A Technological Advantage in Foundation Design
May 08, 2013	John M. Clark w/ John Milton Clark Engineers, Inc, : How to use Mathcad to do contour and surface plots for foundations
April 10, 2013	Dr. Sahadat Hossain, P.E. w/ University of Texas at Arlington : Forensic Evaluation of Condition Assessment of Geostructures using Non-Destructive Testing
March 13, 2013	Jacob Bice, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Walter P Moore : Non-Destructive Test Methods for Structural Repair and Rehabilitation
February 13, 2013	Matthew W. Singel, P.E. : Best Practices in Pavement Recycling and Soil-Cement Solutions (Presentation)
January 09, 2013	David Hasness, P.E. w/ Pavestone LLC : Permeable Unit Paving

2012 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 12, 2012	Robert Lytton, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Texas A&M University, Bryan TX : Design of Pavements on Expansive Clay Subgrades
November 14, 2012	John Paulson, P.E. w/ Consultant to Milliken & Company : Concrete Cloth - Changing the Way You Think About Concrete
October 10, 2012	Marshall Rosenberg Attorney w/ Hartline Dacus Barger Dreyer LLP : 2012 Risk Management & Professional Liability Law Seminar
September 12, 2012	Tracy Brettman, P.E., D.GE w/ Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. : New Developments in Auger Pressure Grouted (APG) Piles
August 08, 2012	Doug Folker w/ Hardy Frames : Braced and Shear Wall Requirements in the IRC Building Code (Presentation)
August 08, 2012	David Howell, P.E. w/ Texas Board of Professional Engineers : Ethics (Workshop)
July 11, 2012	John Davidson w/ National Marine Fisheries Service : How Wetlands Influence Development (Presentation)
June 13, 2012	Tim Hartsell w/ Fibermesh by Propex : Steel & Macro Fiber Reinforced Concrete Technology
May 09, 2012	Ray Mojarrad, Ph.D. w/ Geotech Engineering and Testing : Geoforensic Investigation of Distressed Inground Swimming Pools in the Houston Area.
April 11, 2012	Cumaraswamy Vipulanandan w/ University of Houston : Advances in Designing and Monitoring Field Compaction: M-D Relations (Presentation)
March 14, 2012	Gerard Duhon w/ Gerard J. Duhon, P.E. : Drainage Guidelines (Presentation)
February 08, 2012	Matthew Singel, P.E. w/ Cement Council of Texas : Roller Compacted Concrete Pavement: Design and Construction
January 11, 2012	Don Show w/ Synteen Technical Fabrics, Inc. : General Overview of Stabilization Application

2011 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 14, 2011	Professor Robert Lytton L. Lytton, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE w/ Texas A&M University : Design of Drilled Shafts in Expansive Soils
November 09, 2011	David Fowler, Ph.D., P.E. w/ The University of Texas at Austin : Failures: What Can We Learn?
October 12, 2011	Josh Lindberg w/ Helical Concepts, Inc. : Helical Anchors and Foundations
September 14, 2011	Adil Godiwalla, P.E. w/ Houston Airport Systems : Advanced Modern and Innovative Technologies used at the Houston Airport Systems (Presentation)
August 10, 2011	David Howell, P.E. w/ Texas Board of Professional Engineers : Ethics (Workshop)
August 10, 2011	Jacob Hutchings w/ Roadbond Service Co. : An Introduction to Roadbond EN 1 Soil Stabilizer (Presentation)
July 13, 2011	Mustafa Saribudak, Ph.D., P.G. w/ Environmental Geophysics Associates : Environmental Geophysical Case Studies in Texas
June 08, 2011	John Bryant, Ph.D., P.E.., P.G., Bryant Consultants w/ : Differentiation of Water Sources Using Analytical Water Chemistry Data
May 11, 2011	Patrick Bonorden w/ Premier Concrete Products, Inc. : Shoretec Revetment Methods
April 13, 2011	Karen L.T. White, P.C. : Being an Expert Witness. All you Need to Know (Presentation)
April 13, 2011	Marshall Rosenberg w/ Barker Lyman : Risk Management & Professional Liability Law Seminar (Workshop)
March 09, 2011	Kenneth L. Douglass, P.E., MBA w/ Four D Engineering, Inc. : WaffleMat Slab-on-ground Forming System
February 16, 2011	Rod Aasheim w/ Raven Industries Engineered Films Division : Specifying Underslab Moisture and Gas Barriers
January 12, 2011	Professor Dan G. Zollinger, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Texas A&M University : The Role of Subbase Support in Concrete Pavement Sustainability

2010 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 08, 2010	Dr. Robert Lytton L. Lytton, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE w/ Texas A&M University : Effects of Trees on Foundations
November 10, 2010	David Fowler, Ph.D., P.E. w/ University of Texas, and Ryan Chancey, Ph.D. w/ Nelson Architectural Engieers : What Caused it to Fail?
October 13, 2010	Travis Bennett w/ Uretek ICR Guulf Coast : The Uretek System
September 08, 2010	Adil Godiwalla w/ Houston Airport System : Airport Engineering
August 11, 2010	Al Bustamante, P.E. w/ Wiss., Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. : Test Methods for Evaluating Existing Foundations
August 11, 2010	C.W. Clark, P.E. w/ Texas State Board of Professional Engineers : Ethics Workshop
July 14, 2010	William Morfey, Attorney w/ Zimmerman, Axelrad, Meyer, Stern & Wise, P.C. : Residential Construction Defect Claims in Texas - Out with the New, In with the Old
June 09, 2010	John Luna w/ Monolite Systems : The Monolite Construction System
May 12, 2010	David Borger w/ Skyline Steel : Infrastructure Solutions to Modern Port Problems
April 14, 2010	Gerry Kehler, P.E. w/ Geopier : Introduction to the Geopier System
March 10, 2010	Jack Bergmann w/ Redi-Rock International : Large Block Gravity Retaining Walls
February 10, 2010	Gretchen Davidson w/ Tensar International : Geogrids Reinforced Pavement Sections
January 13, 2010	Bret Gowens w/ Boring & Tunneling Co. of America, Inc. : Trenchless Technology

2009 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 09, 2009	Dr.Robert L. Lytton, Ph.D., P.E., w/ University of Texas : Contrasting Design Approaches for Slabs-on-Ground and Raised Floor Foundations on Expansive Soils
November 11, 2009	Dr. David W. Fowler w/ Detective Engineering : Causes of Distress in Concrete
October 14, 2009	Marty Taube w/ University of Texas : Ground Improvement
September 09, 2009	Dean Matthews w/ Dean Matthews Associates : Timber Piling Design
August 12, 2009	Kerry C. Williams, P.E., Attorney at Law w/ Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Martin : Engineering Ethical Issues (Workshop)
August 12, 2009	Dr. C. Vipulanandan w/ University of Texas : Grouting Materials and Applications: Research at CIGMAT
July 15, 2009	David Giles w/ TerraFirma Earth Technologies : Construction Dewatering
June 10, 2009	Dr.Charles Aubeny, Ph.D., P.E. w/ University of Texas : Shear Strength of Shallow Soils
April 08, 2009	Donald A. Deardorff, P.E. w/ Texas A & M : Design, Installation and Testing of Helical Piles & Anchors
March 11, 2009	Ray Burgess w/ Senox : Take a Stand on Protecting Residential Foundations
February 18, 2009	Gary Fitts, P.E. w/ Asphalt Institute : Sulphur Applications for Civil Engineering Materials
January 14, 2009	Dr.Raghu N. Dass, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Paradigm Consultants : Analysis of Four Axial Compression Load Tests on High Capacity Augured Cast-in-Place Piles in the Texas Gulf Coast Soils

2008 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 10, 2008	Dr.Robert L. Lytton, Ph.D., P.E., Dr.John Bryant, Ph.D., P.G., P.E., and Dean R. Reed, P.E. w/ Texas A & M : How to use the PTI-3rd Edition to Design Foundations in Houston
November 12, 2008	Dr. David W. Fowler, Ph.D., P.E. : Causes and Cures of Cracking in Concrete
October 15, 2008	Neil Rock w/ Cresco : Liteblok - The Ultimate High Tech Building Block
September 10, 2008	Beecroft Shittu, P.E. w/ City of Houston Airport System : Design Practice for Soil Stabilization in Subsidence Area
August 13, 2008	Bruce Cordova, APA w/ The Engineering Wood Association : The Engineering Wood Association
July 09, 2008	John Machol w/ Army Corp of Engineers : The U.S. Army of Engineers Regulatory Program Update
June 11, 2008	Darin Williams w/ Ram Jack Distribution, LLC. : Helical Piles - Design Theory and Applications
May 14, 2008	Prof. Cumaraswamy Vipulanandan, Ph.D., P.E. w/ University of Houston : Coating and Sealing for Protecting Concrete Facilities
April 09, 2008	Ron Kelm. P.E. w/ Forensic Engineers, Inc. : Which Way is it Moving? Guidelines for Diagnosing Heave, Subsidence and Settlement
March 09, 2008	Eric Green, P.E. w/ Green Engineering Consulting : Underground Vault Failure, Investigation and Repair
February 13, 2008	Gary Fitts, P.E. w/ Asphalt Institute : Asphalt Pavements - Perpetual to Porous
January 09, 2008	Michael Skoller, P.E. w/ National Structural Engineering : Specification and Application of Void Spaces Between Concrete Foundations

2007 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 12, 2007	Dr.Robert L. Lytton, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Texas A & M : Design of Structures to Resist the Pressures and Movements of Expansive Soils
November 14, 2007	Russ Scharlin, P.E. w/ Environmental Soil Stabilization : Stabilization of Expansive Solids Using EcSS 300TM Electrochemical
October 10, 2007	Matt Singel w/ The Cement Council of Texas : Mini Seminar on Cost-Saving Site and Pavement Techniques: Fast, Durable, Economical
September 12, 2007	David Eastwood, P.E., D.GE, DFE, C.A.P.M., F.ASCE w/ Geotech Engineering & Testing, Inc. : Recommended Practices for Design and Construction of Swimming Pools in Houston
August 08, 2007	Lowell Brumley, P.E. w/ TSG Consultants : Guidelines for the Evaluation of Foundation Movement for Residential and Other Low-Rise Buildings #FPA-SC-13
July 11, 2007	Adi Godilwalia, P.E. w/ City of Houston : Advanced, Modern and Innovative Technologies used for Asphalt and Concrete Pavement Surface Courses at the Houston Airport System
June 13, 2007	Dr.Jean-Louis Briaud, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Texas A & M University : New Design Procedures for Foundation Slabs on Shrink-Swell Soils
May 09, 2007	Glenn Weitknecht w/ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers : Wetland Workshop
April 11, 2007	Dennis Boehm w/ Hayward Baker, Inc. : Ground Modification Techniques for Projects in the Gulf of Mexico
March 14, 2007	Harry Bagherzadeh w/ Griffin Dewatering Southwest, LLC. : Construction Dewatering
February 14, 2007	Larry Peirce : Proper Use of Lime to Stabilize Expansive Clays
January 10, 2007	Gregg S. Williams w/ Contech Construction Products, Inc. : Geosynthetic Subsurface Drainage Systems for Pavements

2006 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 13, 2006	Dr.Robert L. Lytton, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Texas A & M : Re-Visitation of Expansive Soils
November 08, 2006	Phil King, P.E. w/ SynchroPile, Inc. : Synchro-Piles - Enhancing the Performance of Deep Foundations Using Post Grouted Drilled Shafts
October 11, 2006	John Cahill - Attorney at Law w/ Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. : Risk Management for the Design Professionals - Part II
September 13, 2006	Dr. Carl Norman, Ph.D. : Foundations on Faults - A Formula For Failure
August 09, 2006	David Dorr - Attorney at Law w/ Law Offices of David Dorr : Avoiding the Courtroom through Mediation or Arbitration
July 12, 2006	Tracy Brettman w/ Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. : Auger Cast Piles
June 14, 2006	Eric Green, P.E. w/ Walter P Moore & Associates : Lessons Learned - Case Studies in Engineering Failures
May 10, 2006	Gina Beim, P.E. w/ Pile Dynamics, inc. : Instrumentation for Auger Cast Piles and Pile Driving
April 11, 2006	John Cahill - Attorney at Law w/ Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering, P.C. : Risk Management for the Design Professionals
March 08, 2006	Omer Bilgin w/ University of Texas : Lateral Earth Support Systems and Effects of Ground Movements on Adjacent Structures
February 08, 2006	Andre G. Garner, P.E. : Investigation of Vapor Emissions in Concrete Slabs-On-Grade
January 11, 2006	Nicole Wylie w/ Forensic Engineers : Guidelines for Evaluating Foundation Performance by Monitoring

2005 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 14, 2005	Dilip Choudhuri, P.E. w/ Walter P Moore & Associates, Inc. : Investigation and Repair of Structural Concrete
November 09, 2005	John M. Clark, P.E. w/ Clark Engineers, Inc. : Homebuyers Guide for Foundation Evaluation
October 12, 2005	Sayeed Javed : Compression and Recompression Indices of Texas Overconsolidated Clays
September 23, 2005	Seminar : Design of Foundations on Expansive Soil (Workshop)
September 14, 2005	Karl Breckon, P.E. w/ BEC Engineering : Guidelines for the Specification of Precast Concrete Segmented Piles for Foundation Underpinning
August 10, 2005	Dr.Rifat Bulut, Ph.D. w/ Texas A & M : Re-evaluation of current PVR Design Procedure with a New Suction-Based Approach
July 13, 2005	Ronald Langston : Slope Stability in Harris County
June 15, 2005	Prof. Cumaraswamy Vipulanandan, Ph.D., P.E. w/ University of Houston : Design, Construction and Testing ACIP Piles in Texas Gulf Coast
May 11, 2005	Todd Allen w/ Radarview, LLC. : Ground Penetrating Radar
April 20, 2005	Adi Godilwalia, P.E. w/ City of Houston : Advanced, Modern and Innovative Technologies Used at Houston Airport System
March 15, 2005	Dr.Jean-Louis Briaud, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Texas A & M University : Intelligent Compaction
February 15, 2005	Keith C. Brooks : Tensar and Bearing Capacity including Pavement Distress
January 19, 2005	Tom Muncey : Plumbing Tests and Repairs and Reroutes

2004 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 15, 2004	Dr.Robert L. Lytton, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Texas A & M : Case Studies of Residential Foundation Movements in Southern Houston Area
November 17, 2004	Dr.H. Stephen Tien, Ph.D. w/ Geotech Engineering & Testing, Inc. : Case Studies of Residential Foundation Movements in Southern Houston
October 20, 2004	Andre G. Garner, P.E. : Forensic Investigation of Existing Warehouse Concrete Floor
September 15, 2004	Carolyn LaFleur, P.E. w/ Sustainable Systems Engineering : Long Time Effects of Remedial Foundation Underpinning
August 18, 2004	Lee Lawrence, P.E. w/ Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. : Concrete Floor Covering Failures
July 21, 2004	Ronald Reed, P.E. w/ Reed Engineering Group, Inc. : The Role of Suction in the Performance of Clay Fill
June 16, 2004	Michael Skoller, P.E. w/ National Structural Engineering : Foundation Design Options for Residential and Other Low-Rise Buildings on Expansive Soils
May 19, 2004	R. Michael Gray, P.E. w/ Consultant : Using Slab-On-Ground Foundation Elevation Measurements in Residential Foundation Engineering Performance Evaluations
April 21, 2004	Greg FitzGerrell w/ GFS Services, Inc. : Inspection Surveys using Infrared Technology
March 24, 2004	Michael Gehrig w/ Bryant Consultants, Inc. : Ground Penetration Radar for Concrete Evaluation Studies
February 18, 2004	Mark Bartlett, P.E. w/ Simpson Strong-tie Co. : Post-Installed Anchors in Concrete Foundations
January 21, 2004	Dr. Moon Won, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Texas Dept of Transportation : TxDot's Approach to Address Premature Concrete Deterioration

2003 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 17, 2003	Andre G. Garner, P.E. : Investigations of Existing Building Foundations on High Plasticity Soils
November 19, 2003	Richard Szecsy, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Lattimore Materials Company : Self-Leveling, Self-Pacing, Self-Compacting and Self-Consolidation Concrete
October 15, 2003	Dr.H. Stephen Tien, Ph.D. w/ Geotech Engineering & Testing, Inc. : Case Study of the Pavement Distress at a Service Station
September 19, 2003	Jack Spivey w/ J. Spivey & Associates : Quality Control Checklists for Foundation Inspection of Residential and Other Low-Rise Buildings #FPA-SC-10
August 20, 2003	Dr.Robert L. Lytton, Ph.D., P.E., Dr. Charles Aubeny, Ph.D., and Dr.Rifut Bulut, Ph.D. w/ Texas A & M : How to Run Soil Suction Tests
July 16, 2003	Ann Nelson w/ Nelson Engineers : Post Foundation Repair Performance - A Study of Foundation Repair Failure #FPA-RC-01
June 18, 2003	Ed McLean w/ SI Concrete Systems : Improving Plastic and Hardened Concrete Properties Using Blended Fiber Solutions
May 21, 2003	Dr. John Bryant, Ph.D., P.G., P.E. : What is the Difference between PVR, PVM and Ym for Geo-Structural Models?
April 19, 2003	R. Michael Gray, P.E. w/ Consultant : Structural Analysis Approach to Residential Foundation Performance Evaluation
March 19, 2003	Kirby Meyer, P.E w/ MLAW Consultants and Engineers : Unsaturated Soils and VOFLO Demonstration of the software for determining PTI design parameters
February 19, 2003	Jim Austin, P.E. w/ FPA Subcommitee Chair : Foundation Maintenance and Inspection Guide for Residential and Low-Rise Buildings #FPA-SC-07
January 15, 2003	Michael Skoller, P.E. w/ National Structural Engineering, and David Eastwood w/ Geotech Engineering & Testing : ASCE Paper - Recommended Practice for the Design of Residential Foundations

2002 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 01, 2002	Lowell Brumley, P.E. w/ TSG Consultants : Comments on the Use and Application of the PTI Method and Suggestions for Further Research
November 20, 2002	Bob Pierry, P.E. w/ Roger Bullivant of Texas, Inc. : Guidelines for the Evaluation and Repair of Residential Foundations #FPA-SC-05
October 16, 2002	Gary Osborne w/ Consultant : Trees and Sewer Leaks
September 18, 2002	Russ Scharlin, P.E. w/ Environmental Soil Stabilization : Stabilization of Expansive Soils using EcSS 3000 Electrochemical
August 21, 2002	Dr.Robert L. Lytton, Ph.D., P.E., and Dr.Charles Aubeny, Ph.D. w/ Texas A & M : Shallow Slope Failures and Suction from Vegetation
July 31, 2002	Dr.Michael O'Neill, Ph.D. P.E. w/ University of Houston : Design and Construction of Augered Cast-in-Place Concrete Piles
June 19, 2002	Don E. Lenert, P.E. : Criteria for the Inspection of and the Assessment of Residential Slab-on-Ground Foundations
May 15, 2002	Willie Adams w/ Envirotest : Preventing Mold in Your Home
April 17, 2002	Adil Godiwalla, P.E. w/ City of Houston : Distress of Asphalt and Concrete Pavements
March 20, 2002	Dr.Jean-Louis Briaud, Ph.D., P.E. w/ Texas A & M University : Smart Foundations for Light Buildings on Shrink-Swell Soils
February 20, 2002	John M. Clark, P.E. w/ Clark Engineers, Inc. : Design of Buried Structures and Some Similarities to Residential Foundation Design
January 01, 2002	Dennis Boehm w/ Hayward Baker, Inc. : Restricted Access of Foundation Remediation Using Minipiles, jet and Compaction Grouting Techniques

2001 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
November 21, 2001	Ken Tand, P.E. w/ Kenneth E. Tand & Associates : Settlement of Foundations on Expansive Clays Due to Moisture Demand of Trees
October 17, 2001	Darrell Elliott w/ Lone Star Industries, Inc. : The Use of Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag to Enhance Concrete
September 19, 2001	Tom Barbar w/ Incon : Moisture and Vapor Transmission through Slab-on-Grade
August 15, 2001	Dr.Robert L. Lytton, Ph.D., P.E. and Dr.Rifat Bulut Ph.D. w/ Texas A & M : Methods to Aid Structural and Geotechnical Engineers in Designing Slab-on-Grade
July 18, 2001	Dr.Michael O'Neill, Ph.D.,P.E. w/ University of Houston : Geostatistics
June 20, 2001	David Eastwood, P.E., D.GE, DFE, C.A.P.M., F.ASCE w/ Geotech Engineering & Testing, Inc. : State of Practice of Geotechnical Engineering Design of Custom Homes in the Houston Area between 1990 and 2001
May 16, 2001	Art Koeing, P.E. w/ MDI Labs : Foundation Movement in Residential Property
April 18, 2001	Don Taubert : Interpreting Concrete Cracks
March 21, 2001	Ronald Reed, P.E. w/ Reed Engineering Group, Inc. : Experiences with Heave
February 21, 2001	Dave Isbell, P.E. : Carton Forms
January 17, 2001	John Dougherty, P.E. : Effects of Moisture in Clay Soils

2000 PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
December 20, 2000	Dr.Michael O'Neill, Ph.D.,P.E. w/ University of Houston : The Results of Using Isolation Tools Round Pier Shafts
November 01, 2000	Ron Kelm, P.E. w/ Forensic Engineers, Inc. : Geophysical Testing for Assessing the Causes of Movement in Foundations
October 01, 2000	Joe Edwards w/ Edwards Consulting Inc. : New International Code replaces UBS, the SBC and BOCA
September 20, 2000	Ron Kelm, P.E. w/ Forensic Engineers, Inc. : Status of the Structural Committee