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Upcoming Electronic Events (Webinars) about Geotechnology
TRB Webinar: The Future of Bridge Foundation Designs with Artificial Intelligence June 22, 2021 Artificial intelligence (AI) has many uses in transportation, including designing bridges. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern that will offer insights on using AI in designing bridge foundations. Presenters will evaluate design methodologies for foundations and discuss how state departments of transportation (DOTs) can utilize the practical applications...
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TRB Webinar: Compost It! Environmental Benefits of Compost in Highway RoadsidesJune 23, 2021 Composting can be done in your backyard and on your highways. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern that will focus on compost-based best management practices on highway roadsides. Presenters will discuss how these practices advance roadside revegetation, control erosion, reduce runoff, filter stormwater, and improve stormwater quality. They will also in...
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TRB Webinar: One Pack to Rule Them All–The Cone Penetration Test Expansion PackJune 29, 2021 Cone penetration tests (CPT) determine the geotechnical properties of soils. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern that will identify available CPT sensor modules, tools, and in-situ tests available beyond standard CPT investigations. Presenters will discuss sensors that include seismic and pore-water pressure. They will also highlight case studies that ha... |
Recorded Electronic Sessions about Geotechnology
TRB Webinar: Geotechnical Responses to Extreme EventsMay 24, 2021 How can geotechnical methods help in the rapid response to extreme events? TRB will host a webinar on Monday, May 24, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that will explore how geotechnologies may assist in responding to extreme events. Presenters will identify how geotechnical techniques may address floods, coastal erosion, sinkholes, landslides, and other unforeseen or sudden events. They will als...
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TRB Webinar: Increasing Return on Investment through GeotechnologyMay 12, 2021 What’s the return on investment with using geotechnical investigation in transportation projects? TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern that will examine how geotechnology may help improve ROI. Presenters will identify the benefits of several geotechnical methods, including in-situ measurement techniques, remote sensing, and visualization tools. They will...
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TRB Webinar: Washout! Infiltration-caused Failure of Slopes Made of Plastic ClayApril 29, 2021 Rainfall causes shrinking and swelling as it infiltrates expansive soil. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, April 29, 2021 to clarify this behavior and the related failure of shallow slopes. Presenters began with the problems from a state department of transportation perspective, moved into the maintenance issues, then development of the field instrumentation plan, and continue through the nume...
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TRB Webinar: Geochemistry and Mineralogy in Chemical Soil StabilizationApril 14, 2021 Chemical soil stabilization designers rely on either empirical data or past experience coupled with engineering tests. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, April 14, 2021 to address the importance of considering soil mineralogy together with engineering tests to identify the suitable type and application rate of chemical stabilizer for soils. Presenters provided a brief overview of geochemistry i...
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TRB Webinar: The Ubiquitous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle – UAVs for Infrastructure MonitoringMarch 16, 2021 Applications for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have become more ubiquitous. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that will explore the use of UAVs for the purposes of monitoring geotechnical infrastructure. Presenters will discuss Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines, UAV platforms, and their infrastructure monitoring applicatio...
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TRB Webinar: Rock On - The Impacts of the Mischaracterization of RockFebruary 3, 2021 What happens when rock is mischaracterized? TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern to discuss the consequences of mischaracterizing rock in transportation projects. There could be significant project cost overruns, legal claims, and project delays if the volumes, types, or locations of materials are substantially different from bidding documents. Prese...
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TRB Webinar: Advances in Unstable Slope Instrumentation and MonitoringNovember 23, 2020 Unstable slopes affect almost every state transportation department in all types of geographies. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that will explore the geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring technologies that are used to inform safety, operational, and treatment decisions for these slopes. Presenters will discuss technology advancements that a...
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TRB Webinar: Updating Designs for Mechanically-Stabilized Earth Walls in AASHTOOctober 8, 2020 Bridge design specifications were updated this year, with the largest change to designs for Mechanically-Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls in more than 20 years. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern that will discuss these design updates. This webinar will identify how to use the Coherent Gravity Method for inextensible reinforcement, and will discuss two n...
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TRB Webinar: Enhancing Pavement Foundation Resilience through Moisture MeasurementSeptember 17, 2020 Accurate and timely moisture measurement is important for properly compacting geomaterials during construction and to understand the environment below existing pavements. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern exploring newer, potentially less expensive and time-consuming methods that continuously measure moisture in pavement foundations. Presenters&n...
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TRB Webinar: When to Use Fully Grouted Piezometer InstallationsJuly 8, 2020 The fully grouted method of installing piezometers is increasingly popular, but it doesn’t work in every case. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern to provide critical information regarding the most effective piezometer installations for the applications at hand. It focused on which factors to consider when deciding on a fully grouted instal...
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TRB Webinar: Design and Construction of Mechanically Stabilized Earth StructuresOctober 10, 2019 Design and construction professionals were invited to a TRB webinar on Thursday, October 10, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. The webinar provided an overview of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls and ground improvement methods. MSE structures allow for stabilization in soil environments that typically are not conducive to settlement and provide a path to easier infrastructure construct...
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TRB Webinar: Limitations of the Infiltration Approach to Stormwater ManagementAugust 15, 2019 Stormwater management practitioners are invited to a TRB webinar on Thursday, August 15, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. The webinar will provide guidance for determining appropriate siting and design of stormwater infiltration practices based on the limitations, risks, and benefits in the context of the built and natural environments. The practice of mitigating roadway runoff through infiltr...
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TRB Webinar: Cone Penetration Test and Liquefaction Evaluation for Highway BridgesJune 24, 2019 TRB conducted a webinar on Monday, June 24, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET that discussed the cone penetration test (CPT), which can provide data for investigating and characterizing site specific subsurface conditions. Improperly characterizing subsurface conditions may increase risks during the planning, design, construction, and operation of transportation infrastructure. This webinar focu...
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 TRB Webinar: Geotechnical Risk Management Tools for Design-Build ProjectsApril 1, 2019 TRB conducted a webinar on Monday, April 1, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that featured research from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)’s Research Report 884 : Guidelines for Managing Geotechnical Risks in Design–Build Projects. This webinar discussed risk management tools for addressing geotechnical risks in design-build projects. Presenters described each tool, dete...
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TRB Webinar: The Renewal of Stormwater Systems Using Trenchless TechnologiesMarch 6, 2019 TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that featured research from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)’s Synthesis Report 519 : The Renewal of Stormwater Systems Using Trenchless Technologies. This webinar discussed how to replace aging stormwater facilities using open-cut or trenchless methods. The presenter also illustrated how to ...
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TRB Webinar: Designing Pavement Subsurface Drainage Using DRIP SoftwareOctober 23, 2018 TRB conducted a webinar on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET that explored how to use Drainage Requirements in Pavement (DRIP) software to design effective drainage systems for pavements. The absence of adequate drainage in pavements may lead to premature distress or failure of the pavement system, especially regarding load carrying capacity. The DRIP software, which can be d...
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TRB Webinar: Predicting Deformations of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil for Bridge SupportSeptember 17, 2018 TRB conducted a webinar on Monday, September 17, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM ET that presented design equations for predicting the maximum lateral deformation and settlement of geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) under various configurations and service loads. This webinar examined both bridge abutments and reinforced soil foundation for pier support. Presenters described the development of the...
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TRB Webinar: Solutions for Aging Low-Volume Road BridgesOctober 3, 2017 TRB conducted a webinar on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM ET that illustrates ways to repair old bridges, close bridges, and find alternate structures or routes that adhere to budgetary restraints. Presenters discussed several options, including salvaging old parts, using accelerated bridge construction and modular construction techniques, building geosynthetic reinforced soi...
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TRB Webinar: Guidelines for Geofoam Applications in Slope Stability ProjectsJuly 27, 2017 TRB conducted a webinar on Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that described ways to use geofoam to address slope stability problems. Presenters provided information about the design methodology of geofoam and an overview of construction practices. Presenters also reviewed the standards for the use of geofoam in slope stability applications. The results of this research can be fo...
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TRB Webinar: Fundamentals of Resilient and Sustainable Buried StructuresApril 13, 2017 TRB conducted a webinar on Thursday, April 13, 2017, from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET about buried structures such as culverts and bridges. Buried structures are an important part of state and regional transportation networks, which can be disrupted by extreme weather events. Repairing the damage after such events can challenge an agency’s resources and negatively impact the area’s economy by disruptin...
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TRB Webinar: Construction, Quality Control & Performance of Unbound Granular LayersNovember 15, 2016 TRB conducted a webinar on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM ET on material from Chapter 5 of National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 445 : Practices for Unbound Aggregate Pavement Layers. This webinar demonstrated how natural mineral aggregate and recycled/by-product aggregate, as used in granular base and subbase, is successfully compacted to form paveme...
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TRB Webinar: Using Electrical Resistivity for Geotechnical ApplicationsOctober 31, 2016 TRB conducted a webinar on Monday, October 31, 2016 from 2:00 to 3:30PM ET that illustrated examples of electrical resistivity methods for geophysical applications, including underground voids, karst features, bedrock, clay, groundwater, and slope stability. This webinar featured case studies from the United Kingdom, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the private sector. This webin...
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TRB Webinar: Improved Specimen Preparation for Soil-Cement Design and Construction MonitoringSeptember 12, 2016 TRB conducted a webinar on Monday, September 12, 2016 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET on a new compaction device that can serve as a tool to improve soil-cement test specimen preparation. The plastic mold (PM) device can produce high-quality test specimens for soil-cement pavement layer thickness design testing, laboratory mixture design testing, and construction quality assurance testing. This webina...
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TRB Webinar: Moisture and Compaction Measurement during Unbound Aggregate Layer ConstructionAugust 22, 2016 TRB conducted a webinar on Monday, August 22, 2016 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM ET that discussed the construction of unbound aggregate layers. Roads last longer when unbound aggregate layers are built well. Because it is important to compact materials at the correct moisture levels, accurate and fast measurements of moisture and compaction during construction can improve quality and long term perform...
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TRB Webinar: Use of Geothermal Energy in Snow Melting and Deicing of Transportation InfrastructuresJuly 21, 2016 TRB conducted a webinar on Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that discussed the use of near-surface geothermal energy for heating of transportation infrastructure. The relatively constant temperature and the thermal storage capacity of the ground can be used for snow removal and deicing of bridge decks, airport runways, and toll booth approach zones. It also can be used for heati...
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TRB Webinar: More Tools from the Geotechnical Toolbox: Case HistoriesSeptember 28, 2015 TRB conducted a webinar on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that presented case studies incorporating geophysical methods into transportation subsurface investigation and monitoring programs. This webinar is a continuation of the 2014 TRB Webinar "The Benefits of a Bigger Geotechnical Toolbox: Case Histories." Geotechnical subsurface investigation programs provide informati...
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TRB Webinar: Materials for Unbound Granular Pavement LayersJune 24, 2015 TRB conducted a webinar on June 24, 2015, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ET that presented material closely aligned with Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of NCHRP Synthesis 445: Practices for Unbound Aggregate Pavement Layers . Webinar presenters showed how natural mineral aggregate and recycled/by-product aggregate (as used in granular base and sub-base layers of pavements) is obtained, selected, characterized, an...
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TRB Webinar: The Benefits of a Bigger Geotechnical Toolbox: Case HistoriesSeptember 24, 2014 TRB conducted a webinar on September 24, 2014 that highlighted examples of subsurface investigation programs where appropriately selected geophysical and in-situ testing methods have been incorporated. This webinar is intended for geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, highway and structural engineers, project managers, and other transportation professionals interested in increasing th...
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TRB Webinar: Rockfall – Mitigation and ManagementApril 30, 2014 TRB conducted a webinar on April 30, 2014, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ET that explored current topics on rockfall mitigation and management. This webinar was the second of a two-part series highlighting rockfall mitigation. In addition to providing substantive technical content on the topic, the webinars were intended to bring attention to the 2013 Transportation Research Board publication Rockfall:...
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TRB Webinar: Rockfall – Characterization and AnalysisApril 24, 2014 TRB conducted a webinar on April 24, 2014, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ET that explored current topics on rockfall characterization. This webinar was the first of a two-part series highlighting rockfall mitigation. In addition to providing substantive technical content on the topic, the webinars were intended to bring attention to the 2013 Transportation Research Board publication Rockfall: Character...
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TRB Webinar: Low-Cost, Sustainable Shallow Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control TreatmentsAugust 27, 2013 TRB conducted a webinar on August 27, 2013 from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. ET that presented TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 430: Cost-Effective and Sustainable Road Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control . Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu for more information about the webinar recording. The presenters will share their experiences implementi...
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TRB Webinar: Subsurface Drainage for Slope Stabilization, Part 2 of 2June 26, 2013 ** This webinar experienced technical difficulties on June 25. We will be broadcasting the second-half of the webinar on June 26, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET. Please re-register to view this June 26 webinar . TRB will conduct a webinar on June 25, 2013 from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. ET that will present the results of a recently completed pooled fund research project on subsurface drainage fo...
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 TRB's SHRP 2 Tuesdays Webinar: Performance Specifications for Rapid Renewal (R07)June 11, 2013 As part of the SHRP2 Tuesdays Webinar Series, TRB conducted a webinar on June 11, 2013 from 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. ET that explored the project Performance Specifications for Rapid Renewal , which addresses the obstacles of defining fair and meaningful specification requirements when implementing rapid renewal performance specifications. View the recorded webinar . The benefits of performance spe...
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TRB Webinar: Subsurface Drainage for Slope Stabilization, Part 1 of 2May 29, 2013 TRB conducted a webinar on May 29, 2013 from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. ET that presented the results of a recently completed pooled fund research project on subsurface drainage for slope stabilization. Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu for information on accessing a link to the recorded webinar. This first webinar of a two-part series will introduce the research project, explain the limitatio...
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TRB Webinar: Developments in Non-Traditional StabilizersAugust 1, 2012 TRB conducted a webinar on August 1, 2012, from 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. ET that examined non-traditional road dust palliatives and soil stabilizers that may be cost-effective, long-lasting, and environmentally considerate alternatives. Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu for information on receiving a recording of this webinar. The webinar is based on presentations given at a session titled D...
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TRB Webinar: Transportation Asset Management: Highlights from Beyond Pavement and Bridges TrackJuly 18, 2012 TRB conducted a webinar on July 18, 2012, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. ET that explored asset management techniques for safety, geotechnical, and ancillary structures; signs and sidewalks; and more. Participants must register in advance of the webinar, and there is a fee for non-TRB Sponsor employees. Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu for a link to the recorded webinar. The webinar will high...
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TRB Webinar: Erosion and Sediment Control for Native and Aggregate Surfaced RoadsApril 4, 2012 TRB conducted a webinar on April 4, 2012, that explored methods to reduce sediment erosion from native and aggregate surfaced low-volume roads. Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu to request a recording of the webinar. This webinar will explore research conducted in the Pacific Northwest and Pennsylvania that tested alternative unbound aggregate treatments for the road su...
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TRB Webinar: Simple Low-Cost Soil Testing: How to Do It and How to Use the ResultsNovember 9, 2011 TRB conducted a web briefing or "webinar" on November 9, 2011 explored elementary equipment and soil testing methods that do not use sophisticated laboratory equipment. Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu to request a recording of the webinar. The purpose of this webinar is to increase the ability of low-volume road managers who do not have access to laboratory testing facilities to make r...
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TRB Webinar: Knowledge Is Power: How TRB's Databases Improve Access to Transportation ResearchApril 19, 2010 On Monday, April 19, 2010, TRB conducted a web briefing or "webinar" that explored practical tips for using the Transportation Research Information Services (TRIS), Research in Progress (RiP), and Research Needs Statements (RNS) databases. For more details, view a summary of this webinar. Watch a recording of the webinar. You will need Windows Media Player 9 or higher to v...
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TRB Webinar: Estimating Stiffness of Subgrade and Unbound Materials for Pavement DesignOctober 28, 2009 On October 28, 2009, TRB conducted a web briefing or "Webinar" that explored intrusive and non-intrusive experimental laboratory and field test methods for the estimation of stiffness properties (resilient modulus) of subgrades and unbound materials for pavement design. For more details, view a summary of this webinar. Email Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu to receive a link to...
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TRB Webinar: Slope Maintenance and Slide RestorationSeptember 17, 2009 On September 17, 2009, TRB conducted a web briefing or "Webinar" that explored the latest issues in slope maintenance and slide restoration for transportation maintenance professionals. For more details, view a summary of this webinar. Email Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu to receive a link to the recording of this session. There is no fee for employees o...
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TRB Webinar: Introduction to the Capabilities of CANDE August 5, 2009 On August 5, 2009, TRB conducted a web briefing or "Webinar" that explored updates to the Culvert Analysis and DEsign (CANDE) software. For more details, view a summary of this webinar. Email Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu to receive a link to the recording of this session. There is no fee for employees of TRB sponsors to receive this recording. Others must ...
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 2009 TRB 88th Annual Meeting: Conference RecordingJanuary 11, 2009 View and listen to selected presentations given at the 88th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on January 11-15, 2009, as part of the TRB’s Conference Recording series. The TRB Conference Recording series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to attend. To request an archived recording, email Reggie Gillum . There is no fee for...
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TRB Webinar: Installation and Design Considerations for Culvert RehabilitationJune 20, 2008 On June 20, 2008, TRB conducted a web-seminar or “webinar” that explored culvert design information and best practice installation processes for transportation engineers and maintenance personnel. For more details, view a summary of this webinar. Email Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu to receive a link to the recording of this session. There is no fee for employees of TRB spon...
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 2008 TRB 87th Annual Meeting: Conference RecordingsJanuary 13, 2008 View and listen to selected presentations given at the TRB 87th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. , on January 13-17, 2008 , as part of the TRB’s Conference Recording series. The TRB Conference Recording series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to attend. To request an archived recording, email Reggie Gillum ...
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 2007 TRB 86th Annual Meeting: Conference RecordingJanuary 21, 2007 View and listen to selected presentations given at the 86th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., on January 21-25, 2007, as part of the TRB’s Conference Recording series. The TRB Conference Recording series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to attend. To request an archived recording, email Reggie Gillum . There is no fe...
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2006 TRB 85th Annual Meeting Summary of Major Issues: Conference RecordingMarch 15, 2006 View and listen to selected presentations given at the TRB 2006 Annual Meeting Summary of Major Issues in Albany , NY , on March 15, 2006 prepared by the New York State Department of Transportation , as part of the TRB’s Conference Recording series. The TRB Conference Recording series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to atten...
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 2006 TRB 85th Annual Meeting: Conference RecordingJanuary 22, 2006 View and listen to selected presentations given at the 85th Annual Meeting in Washington , D.C. , on January 22-26, 2006 , as part of the TRB’s Conference Recording series. The TRB Conference Recording series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to attend. To request an archived recording, email Reggie Gillum . There is no...
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2005 Joint Summer Conference: Conference RecordingJuly 10, 2005 2005 Joint Summer Conference : Conference Recording View and listen to selected presentations given at the Joint Summer Conference in Boston , MA , on July 10-12, 2005 , as part of the TRB’s Conference Recording series. The TRB Conference Recording series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to attend. To request an... |
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