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Carolina Triangle
winter 2014 | newsletter 44
American Society of Highway Engineers | Carolina Triangle Section
ASHE ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2014
AESTHETICS AND CREATIVITYIN HIGHWAY DESIGN
BOB PEARSONGOLF TOURNAMENT
JOIN ASHEVisit our website to download an appli-cation form and send it in with your $65 membership fee. For more information contact Mike Young ([email protected]).
JOIN CENTURY CLUBSupport ASHE by joining the Century Club for 2013-2014. For more informa-tion contact Jason Pace ([email protected]). A list of our current members can be found on the next page.
UPCOMING DINNERMEETINGSTuesday, March 18, 2014Thursday, May 8, 2014
COMMITTEEOPENINGSOur section has a need to fill vacant, or soon to be vacant, committee chairs. If you are in-terested in volunteering your time and talent to serve on a committee, contact ASHE Pres-ident, Chris Kreider ([email protected]). The following committee chairs are open:- Public Relations- Technical/Professional Development- Events
The Carolina Triangle Section of ASHE is pleased to announce the continuation of the scholar-ship program for the 2014 calendar year. Interested undergraduate and graduate college students should download an application from our website and return it by Monday, April 7, 2014.
There will be three (3) scholarships:a. Undergraduate (Rising Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors apply) $1000b. The Robert E. Pearson Scholarship (Rising Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors apply) $3000c. Graduate Student Scholarship (accepted to or attending a graduate program) $2000 �
Come out to the March 18 dinner meeting at the NC State University Club where Jeff Lackey, the Roadside Planning and Scenic Byways Coordinator for NCDOT, will be speaking on the topic of Aesthetics and Creativity in Highway Design.
The presentation will cover the WHAT, WHY & HOW of Aesthetics, with a focus on the fundamentals of Aesthetic Principles, and the Creative Process for Highway Design. Aesthetics in conjunction with Science & Technology work in tandem to provide designs that are functional, safe, efficient and connected to the context. The presentation will look at projects that have been implemented globally and with the NCDOT. It will highlight future projects that are part of the Governor’s initiative and the collaboration with DCR, NCDOT and the bridge aesthetics commit-tee. The presentation will provide guidance on the importance of aesthetics, provide inspiration to the opportunities of aesthetics in highway design, and provide insight to NCDOT’s approach and aesthetic initiatives.
Please RSVP to [email protected] no later than 4:30pm Thursday, March 13th. �
Dennis Jernigan, NCDOT Division 5 Con-struction Engineer, gave an informatve presen-tation on the Fortify Project at our January joint dinner meeting with PENC. The presentation covered the history of the project as well as the efforts to manage traffic during construction. For more information on the project, click the logo above to visit the project website.
Planning is underway for the annual Bob Pear-son Golf Tournament. We are currently looking to schedule it around the third week in May. If you would be interested in helping out on the day of the event, please contact Chris Powell, [email protected]
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OFFICERS
PRESIDENT Chris Kreider, PEPAST PRESIDENT Tommy Register, PE1st VICE PRESIDENT Barbara Benifield2nd VICE PRESIDENT Drew Joyner, PESECRETARY Jason Pace, PETREASURER Kyle Compton, EIT
DIRECTORS
Lisa Feller, PE Mike Young, PE Jason Pace, PEJosh Hurst, PE Steve Browde, PE Jonathan Hefner, PE
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
PUBLIC RELATIONS Jonathan Hefner, PEPROGRAM Josh Hurst, PEMEMBERSHIP Mike Young, PE
Katrina Washington, PENOMINATING Tommy Register, PECONSTITUTION & BYLAWS Steve Browde, PEPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Tommy Register, PEEVENTS Barbara BenifieldFINANCE Kyle Compton, EITFACILITIES Pete Thompson, PELEGISLATIVE Jay Stem, PESCHOLARSHIP Drew Joyner, PEHISTORIAN Roland RobinsonGOLF TOURNAMENT Chris Powell
Tim Reid, PESTUDENT CHAPTER LIAISON Nick Ramirez, PE
-Mission Statement-The mission of the American Society of Highway Engineers is to promote the planning, design, construction, mainte-nance and operation of safe and efficient highways; to foster a general understanding of the value of highways and seek support for their fiscal viability; to stimulate and publicize technology advances in the highway field; to encourage communications among all segments of the highway in-dustry; to stress the value of individuals; and to facilitate ethics, leadership, and career growth of the members.
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Kenneth Carper, PE, MBA has joined Stantec in Raleigh, North Carolina as Water Resources Team Lead. Carper has more than 30 years of experience in managing and protecting water re-sources in communities throughout the Southeast. At Stantec he will oversee water quality, watershed planning and floodplain and stormwater management programs, balancing resource protection with development needs and community demands.
Stantec’s multi-disciplinary water resources team includes hy-drogeologists, scientists, planners, and engineers involved with ground and surface water systems. Their award winning work en-compasses watershed and drainage design, dams, wet weather flow management, river and stream restoration, and flood protection.
A widely published author on water resources issues, Carper is also a past director of the Ameri-can Water Resources Association and the Southeast Stormwater Association.
Stantec’s 100-person Raleigh office includes professionals providing services in water, transpor-tation engineering and community development. �
Moffatt & Nichol welcomes Jerry McCrain, PhD to serve as Senior En-vironmental Specialist in our Raleigh office. He brings more than 38 years of continuous and progressive experience to the field, along with a passion for environmental stewardship. Dr. McCrain has helped plan and man-age major environmental projects for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, federal, state and local agencies, lending his expertise to extensive watershed and wetland analysis and ecological studies. He has also worked extensively with the Triangle Transit Authority, Environmental Protection Agency and North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program.
His typical environmental services on transportation projects has includ-ed project management; strategic planning; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and compliance; permitting and permit compliance; program and policy support and assistance; functional assessments; site assessments; community studies (wetland and terrestrial); delineation, restoration and mitigation; and federal, state and local resource agency coordination. Dr. McCrain is a Professional Wetland Scientist and Certified Environmental Professional through the Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals. �
Alpha & Omega Group is glad to announce another teammate, Sr. Structural Engineer, Mark E. Gustafson, PE. Mark holds a Master’s De-gree in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University and will continue his 17 years of experience through bridge design, bridge inspec-tion, culvert design, plan review and conceptual layouts. Mark came to A&O at the perfect time as both his structural and civil experience are being put to use for the team. �
KENNETH CARPER JOINS STANTECAS WATER RESOURCES TEAM LEAD
DR. GERALD McCRAIN, PhD JOINS MOFFATT & NICHOLAS SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
ALPHA & OMEGA GROUP IS GROWING
Senior Roadway Project Manager/Engineer – Raleigh Office: Serve as Project Manager and Lead Engineer on roadway and municipal projects.Experience in roadways, streets, sidewalks, multi-use paths, and hydraulic design; erosion control plans; pavement marking plans; traffic control plans; water and sewer design; cost estimating; quan-tities; specification development; and contract administration.PE license in NC required.Minimum of 5 years of municipal and roadway design experience.Must have a working knowledge of NC engineering principles and standards.Must have NCDOT and/or NC local government roadway design experience.Proficiency in Microstation, Geopak, MSOffice Suite.Experience in Corridor Modeler and MSProject is a plus.Able to develop and manage projects from conception to completion.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Positive, can‐do attitude; flexible and self‐motivated; able to work with minimum supervision.Well organized, capable of multi‐tasking, prioritizing and being proactive. Quality oriented with attention to detail.Established relationships with municipal and NCDOT clients.
Compensation: Salary commensurate with ability.
Please submit resume to: [email protected]. All resumes received will be held in confidence. �
URS is seeking a qualified candidate for the following positions in the Morrisville, NC office:Highway EngineerThe qualified candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a working knowl-edge of NCDOT roadway design and plan preparation. Licensure as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months is required. The successful can-didate will demonstrate progressive work experience and responsibility and be able to work inde-pendently. The candidate must have a working knowledge of MicroStation and GeoPAK software.As one of the world’s largest engineering design firms, URS offers abundant opportunities to work on world-class projects and gain valuable professional experience. URS offers an attractive com-pensation package including full health benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.To find more information and apply for either of these positions, visit:https://www.urs.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfmURS is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V �
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH
URS IS SEEKING A HIGHWAY ENGINEER
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Jimmy Goodnight – VHB Engineering NC, P.C. – Jimmy is a Roadway Design Engineer with over 29 years of experience with the NCDOT, retiring in March 2013. He graduated from NCSU in 1982 with a BS in Civil Engineering. He lives in Raleigh with his wife, Lou Ann, and has three children- Mary (BS Chemical Engineering, NCSU ‘12), Seth, and Anna.Terry Snow, PE – Volkert, Inc. – Terry serves as the Engineering Manager overseeing operations and business development for Volkert’s transportation planning and design practice in North Car-olina. Terry has served as transportation engineer, office manager, associate-in-charge, regional manager, and corporate officer during his 25 year career serving NCDOT, local governments, and private section clients. He graduated from NCSU in 1988 with a BS in Civil Engineering. Terry, a former member of ASHE, served as the Local Arrangements for the 1999 ASHE National An-nual Meeting in ASHEville, NC. He has served on numerous board of directors including terms as president of the North Carolina Section Institute of Transportation Engineers, Raleigh Engineers Club, and Bull City Little League. Terry lives in Hillsborough with his wife, Millicent, and 13 year old son Jordan. Terry’s oldest son, Cameron, is a freshman student-athlete (baseball) at East Carolina University. When not working, Terry enjoys spending time with family, watching his sons play baseball, golfing with clients and colleagues, playing tennis with Millicent, and coaching travel baseball for the Dirtbags organization.Nick Ramirez, PE – URS Corporation – Nick is a Civil/Highway Engineer with over 8 years of experience. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 2009 with a BS in Civil Engi-neering. He recently moved to North Carolina from Tampa, FL and lives in Raleigh with his wife, Pilar, two and a half year old son, Nicolas, and his 3 month old daughter, Valentina. He is now the Student Chapter Liaison for ASHE. He is a soccer coach at CASL and enjoys playing the sport.Bob Shultes, Town of Cary – Bob is a Transportation Engineer with over 19 years of public sec-tor experience. He graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1994 with a BS in Civil Engineering Technology. He lives in Cary with his wife, Zoe and their orange tabby cat. In his free time; he enjoys hockey, rugby and sampling craft beers and local breweries.Melanie Nguyen, PE - MI Engineering - Melanie is a Hydraulics Design Engineer with over 7 years of experience. She graduated from NCSU in 2006 with a BS in Civil Engineering. She lives in Raleigh with her husband, Han, and 1 year old daughter, Alex. She enjoys gardening, crafting, and
ASHE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
VANCOUVER, Wash. — As the forklift lurched toward a nearby truck, its prongs began to slide between two foam blocks loaded on the trailer. An unmistakable squeak followed, like Styro-foam being jammed into a cardboard box.
No, that's not packing material stacked up along Northeast 139th Street in Salmon Creek. It's the foundation for the road itself.
"They're not hugely different than what you would find wrapped around your TV when you open the box," said Andrew Fiske, a geotechnical engineer with the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Here's the key difference: "However, we can dictate the strength requirements," he said.Those blocks are actually made of expanded polystyrene, commonly referred to as geofoam. The
material is produced like packing foam, but made to be stronger, denser, and more uniform in its composition, he said.
Construction crews are using the relatively uncommon material at Clark County's Salmon Creek Interchange Project. The geofoam blocks will help hold up the approaches to a new bridge at Northeast 139th Street, plus new freeway ramps connecting to it. Crews are building the span as part of a $133 million effort to remake the convergence of Interstate 5 and Interstate 205.
FOAM BLOCKS USED IN WASHINGTON HIGHWAY FOUNDATION
VHB IS SEEKING A HIGHWAY ENGINEER VHB Engineering NC, P.C. is looking to expand its Transportation team in North Carolina and is seeking a Highway Design Engineer to work in our Raleigh, NC office. This person will work within a team of professionals to support our roadway design and planning projects. The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering background and
possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Candidates should have between 1 to 5 years of civil engineering experience with a BS in Civil Engineering. Strong CAD skills (Microstation, GeoPak) are preferred. Proficiency in horizontal and vertical roadway layout and grading is also preferred, along with a basic understanding of drainage design and stormwater management, State and local permitting processes, and traffic and intersection design criteria. Ex-perience working with NCDOT and local government is a plus. Please submit online application at the following link: VHB Careers. For questions about the posi-tion, please contact Julie Johnson at [email protected]. Please visit our Careers page at http://www.vhb.com for more information. �
serving on various committees.Nicholas Pierce, PE – WSP – Nick is a Bridge Engineer with over 9 years of experience. He graduated from NCSU in 2004 with a BS in Civil Engineering. He lives in Raleigh with his wife, Kristen, and their two daughters. When time allows he enjoys wood working, and going hunting and golfing with his brothers.Benjamin White, E.I. – Stantec Consulting – Ben is a Transportation Designer with over a year of experience. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 2012 with a BS in Civil Engineering. He enjoys playing golf regularly and watching every baseball game of his favorite team, the Atlanta Braves. Ben continues to practice Civil Engineering in expectation of receiving his Professional Engineering License.Ana Passman, PE – WSP Group – Ana is the Water Resources Group Manager for WSP’s Cary office. Ana has over 19 years of experience in hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, flood studies, FEMA permitting, roadway drainage and erosion control design. She graduated from The University of Kansas with a BS in Civil Engineering. She lives in Raleigh with her husband and has two children in college. Ana is an avid runner and participates in several half marathons every year.Andrew Howell, PE, CFM – SEPI Engineering & Construction – Andy is a Hydraulic Engineer with over 9 years of experience. Originally from New Bern, he graduated from NCSU in 2002 with a BS in Environmental Engineering. He lives in Raleigh with his best friend, a 5 year old rescued Pointer named Amos. When time allows, he enjoys backpacking, mountain biking and surfing.Nathan Chapman – Atkins Engineering – Nathan is a Roadway Design Engineer with two years of experience. He graduated from NC State in 2012 with a BS in Civil Engineering and is cur-rently pursuing a Masters degree in Business Administration. Nathan lives in Raleigh with his wife, LeeAnna. For leisure he enjoys playing golf, camping, and the occasional scuba diving excursion.Mark Gustafson, PE - Alpha & Omega Group - Mark is a Structural Engineer with over 17 years of experience. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1996 with a BCE and from NCSU with a MCE. He lives in Wake Forest with his wife, Laura, and 2 sons - 11 and 8 years old - and our foreign exchange student (boy) from Germany - 16 years old. He enjoys spending time with his boys through Scouts, camping, biking and canoeing. �
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WSDOT has used geofoam on a handful of projects in other parts of the state, said area engineer Leon Winger, but not in Southwest Washington.
Several factors made the Salmon Creek project a good candidate for geofoam, Winger said. Soft, unstable soil on the site was among the biggest, he said.
"The ground is Jell-O underneath that," Winger said.Using crushed rock or earthen fill to support the bridge approach would make it more prone
to shifting or settling in an earthquake, Fiske said. So instead of strengthening the soil to hold a heavier load, crews simply made the load itself lighter, he said.
Gravel fill weighs about 130 pounds per cubic foot, Fiske said. A cubic foot of geofoam, by comparison, weighs about a pound and a half, he said.
Workers are using more than 31,000 cubic yards of geofoam on the Salmon Creek Interchange Project, according to WSDOT. It will take almost 8,000 geofoam blocks, most measuring 3 feet by 4 feet by 9 feet, to fill that space.
Once the foundation is set, workers will cut the foam to match the slope and shape of the road, Winger said. Sand and a rubber liner will help finish the structure. The road will sit on top, and concrete walls will enclose the entire foundation, he said.
"You'll never know that foam was ever part of the fill," Winger said. So, no squeaking.The Salmon Creek Interchange Project is scheduled for completion next year. Geofoam won't replace traditional fill in all cases, but it may become more common as construc-
tion projects become more conscious of seismic risks, Winger said."It's not a new technology," he said. "But it's a good solution." Source – The News Tribune �