DFI’s S3: Slope – Support – Stabilization Conference Panel discussion on the use of software for slope stabilization Eight DFI Technical Committees — Landslides and Slope Stabilization, Tiebacks and Soil Nailing, Ground Improvement, Slurry Walls, Soil Mixing, Subsurface Characterization, Drilled Shafts, and Testing and Evaluation — presented an expanded conference on the Keynote lecturers Derrick Dasenbrock and Stephen Wright effective application of deep foundations, ground improvement and soil mixing for stabilization of slopes and excavation support in Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 6-8. Twenty-seven exhibitors displayed cutting edge services and products for earth stabilization and retention to more than 150 attendees. On day one, the conference kicked off with two keynote lectures. Stephen Wright, Ph.D., P.E., emeritus professor at the University of Texas at Austin, delivered a lecture on “Slope Stability Calculations,” and Derrick Dasenbrock, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE, geomechanics/LRFD engineer in the geotechnical engineering section of the Minnesota Department of Transportation office of materials and road research, presented on “Land Instability and Landslide Impacts on Minnesota’s Roads and Bridges.” Nine other presentations highlighted specific case histories on stabilization with tiebacks and micropiles, and excavation support. A networking reception and exhibition concluded the day one activities. Conference Co-chairs Jeff Segar, P.E., S.E., Braun Intertec; Christopher Ramsey, P.E., Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions; Edward Laczynski, P.E., GA & FC Wagman; and Program Chair Johanna Simon, P.E., Schnabel Engineering DEEP FOUNDATIONS • SEPT/OCT 2019 • 35
