The Hallwood Side Channel and Floodplain Restoration Project
Inside this post, you learned about a local project featured in the ASCE Civil Engineering Magazine by April Sawyer, M.S. from cbec inc., eco engineering ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: The Hallwood Side Channel and Floodplain Restoration Project is a multi-benefit project designed to restore and enhance ecosystem processes with a primary objective of enhancing productive juvenile […]
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District’s Current Projects and Celebration of Life Members
Our July 2022 member event (in-person!) featured an amazing presentation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Deputy District Commander Lt. Col. Dianna Lively, titled “U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District’s Current Projects”. Current Projects in the Sacramento District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: This presentation highlighted the current […]
Perspectives on Building Resilience in Water Management – Timing, Pace, and Scale
Inside this presentation, you learn about an amazing presentation by Michael Anderson, CA DWR, State Climatologist titled “Perspectives on Building Resilience in Water Management – Timing, Pace, and Scale“. A recording of the presentation can be watched below. TUESDAY, June 7th, 12 PM PST ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: Climate change is impacting water management through changes […]
Tour of Center for Geotechnical Modeling (CGM) at UC Davis & After Tour Social Hour at Davis Beer Shoppe
Inside this post, you learn about an amazing Tour of the UC Davis Center for Geotechnical Modeling (CGM) THURSDAY, April 28th, UC Davis CGM Tour from 4 PM to 6 PM and Social Hour at Davis Beer Shoppe from 6:30 PM ABOUT THE TOUR: This tour was focused on the Center for Geotechnical Modeling (CGM) […]
Fire Life Safety Renovation of the Century Freeway Tunnels
Inside this post, you learn about an amazing presentation by Glenn Fleming titled “Fire Life Safety Renovation of the Century Freeway Tunnels.“ TUESDAY, April 26th, 12 PM PST – Free Online Presentation ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: In 2018, Caltrans set out to replace and/or upgrade the functional systems in the Century Freeway Tunnels (CFT). The Functional […]
Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) in CA: Caltrans Role and Vision
This is a presentation given to the ASCE Capital Branch on February 22, 2022. ABOUT THIS PRESENTATION: What is discussed: What you may learn: ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Brian R. Simi, P.E. Brian is a Registered Electrical Engineer and has over 33 years of experience working both at the District and HQ levels in the area […]
The challenges of maintaining “vintage” movable bridges
Summary of what is presented: Information on several movable bridges in the Caltrans inventory will be presented along with the maintenance challenges: keeping the bridge moving safely for the public; designing and integrating new systems and components. Participants will gain insight on the seldom-seen parts of moveable bridges and the innovative thinking that goes into […]
California Dam Safety Program: Overview and Advancements
ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: California’s Dam Safety program was established in 1929 in the wake of the St. Francis Dam failure in Southern California. Since its beginning, the California Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) has evolved in response to changes in the industry and incidents that have caused a reexamination of dam safety practices at […]
Extending Pavement Life By Adding Crack Resistance with Fibers
About the Presentation Aramid fibers add crack resistance to any asphalt mix, mitigate future maintenance, and add to service life. This presentation discusses one product, its production, and recent research by the University of California Pavement Research Center, FHWA, and the Texas Transportation Institute. A case study of an overlay application is shared from the […]
SacRT Light Rail Modernization Project
About the Presentation The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Light Rail Modernization Project moves forward with plans to upgrade its network. The Modernization Project focuses on the “Gold Line” (US 50 corridor) and includes the purchase of 20 new low-floor light rail trains with better accessibility; modification of stations to accommodate the new trains; and […]