The contributions of I. M. (Ed) Idriss to geotechnical earthquake engineering will be honored at this one-day symposium on the UC Davis campus. The program will include lectures by nine of his life-long friends and colleagues: J. M. Duncan, J. K. Mitchell, T. D. O’Rourke, K. H. Stokoe, R. Dobry, J. D. Bray, L. H. Mejia, N. Abrahamson, and R. W. Boulanger.
Proceeds of the symposium will go to the Mariam and Izzat M. Idriss Endowment Fund for Geotechnical Engineering Education. This endowment supports educational activities that enrich graduate school experiences in geotechnical engineering. We are especially grateful for the generous support provided by the geotechnical engineering community through their sponsorships.
Download the listing of speakers, schedule and sponsors here [Symposium_Program_Schedule_and_Sponsors_2016].
PLATINUM SPONSORS: GEI Consultants, Farrell Design Build, Haley & Aldrich, Klohn Crippen Berger, and Earth Mechanics Inc.
GOLD SPONSORS: Geosyntec and HDR
SILVER SPONSORS: Sage Engineers, Pat & Sally Lucia, Langan Treadwell Rollo, Amec Foster Wheeler, Ross & Joyce Boulanger, Fugro, ConeTec, California Push Technologies, MWH Global, and PG&E
BRONZE SPONSORS: ENGEO, AECOM, Arup, Terra Insurance Company, Lelio & Sandra Mejia, GeoEngineers, Shannon & Wilson, Tensar, Les & Susana Harder, Applied Geodynamics Inc., GeoPentech, Jason & Julie DeJong, Hayward-Baker, Rockridge Geotechnical, Mike & Ann Duncan, and Petra Geosciences.
PROGRAM:
J. Michael Duncan: The One Lombard Settlement Case History
Norm Abrahamson: Recent developments in seismic hazard analyses
Kenneth H. Stokoe: The increasing role of seismic measurements in Geotechnical Engineering
Ricardo Dobry: Some new research findings on liquefaction triggering in sands during earthquakes
James K. Mitchell: Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project, Nepal: A confluence of geologic, seismic, geotechnical, and logistical challenges
Jonathan D. Bray: Simplified seismic slope displacement procedures for subduction zone earthquakes
Lelio H. Mejia: Lessons from the design of the dams for the Panama Canal Expansion
Ross W. Boulanger: Liquefaction and spatial variability
Thomas D. O’Rourke: Geotechnical challenges and opportunities of underground infrastructure
DATE & LOCATION: June 17, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. followed by reception. Continental breakfast will be available starting at 7:30 a.m., and the reception will include appetizers with wine/beer through 7:00 p.m. Presentations start at 8:30 a.m. Vanderhoef Hall in the Mondavi Center at the University of California at Davis, Davis, CA
REGISTRATION: Registration is $500 and must be paid in advance online – the registration website is at http://conferences.ucdavis.edu/idriss. Questions may be directed to Professor Ross W. Boulanger (rwboulanger at ucdavis.edu). Stay tuned!
HOTEL: We have a room block for June 16-18 at the Hyatt Place which is adjacent to the Mondavi Center. Reservations can be made under the group name “GGSS Symposium” at http://ucdavis.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?corp_id=G-UC04. There are also several other comfortable hotels located in the downtown core of Davis, including the Aggie Inn, Hallmark Inn, and Best Western Plus Palm Court.
