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Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Inspector Training and Optional Certification Exam A classroom & handson course to help you to understand Inspection, monitoring & maintenance of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls, berms & slopes. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 TRI’s Denver Downs Research Facility (DDRF) & Holiday Inn Express Anderson, SC 29621 Accredited Geosynthetics Laboratories Accreditation Designation # GAI-LAP-95-01

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Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Inspector Training  

and Optional Certification Exam 

   

A classroom & hands‐on course to help you to understand Inspection, monitoring & maintenance of  

mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls, berms & slopes.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 TRI’s Denver Downs Research Facility (DDRF) & ‐ Holiday Inn Express 

Anderson, SC  29621  

Accredited Geosynthetics Laboratories Accreditation Designation # GAI-LAP-95-01

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ABOUT THE TRAINING  The explosion  in Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) structures designed and installed in the last 20 years has revolutionized the grade  separation  solutions  used  in  site  development construction.   Accompanying  this dramatic growth  (or because of  it)  there has been an  increasing  frequency of MSE  structure failure (excessive deformation and collapse) despite the fact that we  know properly  engineered  and  constructed MSE  structures are capable of achieving what we are designing them to do! This is  a  clear  indication  that many  owners,  designers,  contractors and inspection/regulatory agencies are not sufficiently educated in  critical  MSE  construction  methods.  Project  responsibilities, construction  inspection,  quality  control,  and  on‐going performance  monitoring  are  all  vital  to  the  success  of  MSE structures.  The challenges and costs of affective remediation, not to  mention  safety,  are  reason  enough  to  make  sure  your  MSE project is properly constructed.  The purpose of this short course is  to  fill  this void and  to prepare qualified  individuals  to obtain Certified  Inspector status  through  the Geosynthetic Certification Institutes’s  Inspectors  Certification  Program  (GCI‐ICP)  for  MSE Walls, Berms and Slopes.    This course  is  ideal preparation  for  the Geosynthetic Certification Institute’s  certification  exam  and will  provide  a  comprehensive understanding  to  those  professionals who  are:  preparing MSE designs, reviewing MSE plans, constructing MSE Structures and performing  MSE  field  inspections. The  first  half  of  the  day  focuses  on  presenting  the  state  of MSE construction, including current practices and a review of lessons  learned  from  failures.    Additional  time  is  spent establishing rationale and standard operating procedures for field  inspections,  documentation  of  visual  observations  and identification of potential problem situations.  The second half of the day focuses on HANDS‐ON construction of MSE structures done  right  .  .  .  and wrong!      A  tour  of  TRI’s  Denver  Downs Research  Facility will  be  provided  including  review  of  some TRI internal R&D projects related to the class curriculum.  Each  MSE  course  student  may  register  to  sit  for  the Geosynthetic  Certification  Institute’s  ‐Inspectors  Certification Program  (CQA‐ICP)  for  MSE  Walls,  Berms  and  Slopes  exam immediately following the MSE course (see registration page for details).  

Single Day MSE Inspector Training    Optional, Same Day Certification Exam   Classroom & Hands‐On  Training   PROFESSIONALS WHO WILL BENEFIT:  Specifying/Certifying Engineers Construction/Quality Assurance Project Managers Installers/Contractors Third‐Party Inspectors Regulators   WHY ATTEND?   Construction Inspection of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls, Berms and Slopes can be a high‐value addition to your Construction, Consulting, Site Inspection, or Design Engineering practice.    Each student will be provided a certificate of course completion, suitable for use in proposals and (SOQ) statements of qualifications.   This unique training program provides a wonderful opportunity for professional growth and business development. 

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INSTRUCTORS & FACILITIES  

Special Instructor: Mr. John Paulson, P.E.  ‐ President DISON C & S, LLC  Mr. Paulson has been involved with hundreds of MSE projects during his more than 30-year career in geotechnical and geosynthetic engineering and technical marketing. He is an accomplished technical professional with a solid background in all aspects of soil reinforcement design/construction concepts and practices, as well as extensive expertise in geosynthetic manufacturing and marketing. He is a registered Professional Engineer in numerous states and has an extensive list of geotechnical/geosynthetic industry related activities, publications and honors. Most recently, Mr. Paulson was co-owner of an Engineering Consulting company in suburban Atlanta specializing in designing geogrid-reinforced segmental retaining walls and geogrid-reinforced soil slopes for commercial projects. Mr. Joel Sprague, P.E.  – Sr. Engineer and Technical Director of  TRI’s Denver Downs Research Facility (DDRF)  Mr. Sprague is a long-time member of the senior technical staff of TRI/Environmental, Austin, TX. Mr. Sprague is based in Greenville, South Carolina where he also consults for Sprague & Sprague Consulting Engineers. Mr. Sprague specializes in research, development, and application of geosynthetics, plastic pipe, and erosion and sediment control technologies. He has authored numerous articles and technical papers on the development, testing, and application of these technologies. He is co-chair of the subcommittee on mechanical properties for ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics. He is also actively involved in ASTM Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment Control. He is a registered professional engineer in North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Texas.    About TRI  TRI/Environmental,  Inc.  (TRI) has been active  in geosynthetics testing,  inspection  and  research  and  development  for  over twenty  years.    TRI  is  an  independent,  third‐party  laboratory unaffiliated with any manufacturing, engineering/consulting, or construction management  firm. Download  registration  forms for the courses and exams at www.GeosyntheticTesting.com  

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW INSPECTION, MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE OF MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EARTH (MSE) WALLS, BERMS AND SLOPES  PART 1: Classroom    

Introduction to MSE Structures        8:00 am – 8:30 am        Project Bid Types & Responsibilities       8:30 am – 9:00 am      

MSE Failures – Too Many Problems!!       9:00 am – 9:30 am  

Remediating Failures –          9:30 am – 10:00 am                           The Fix is Tougher than the Original Problem!! 

   Materials of Construction, Lab & Field Testing,    10:00 am – 10:30 am                        and Acceptance of Materials 

 Construction Procedures – Best Practices      10:30 am – 11:00 pm  Inspection and Monitoring:  The Devil is in the Details!!  11:00 am – 12:00 pm  Lunch  (Provided)            12:00 pm – 12:30 pm 

   PART 2: Field Training   

Hands‐On Demonstrations          1:00 pm – 3:30 pm    

Doing it Correctly; What’s Wrong Here?; Stand Back While We Load Up!  PART 3: Certification Test   

Review for Exam             3:30 pm – 4:00 pm    Certification Exam            4:00 pm – 6:00 pm 

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Exam Information   1)    ALL  students  wishing  to  sit  for  the  exam(s) MUST  FIRST  register  for  certification  through  the Geosynthetics  Certification  Institute  and  pay  the applicable  fees  directly  to  GSI  (phone:  610‐522‐8440).  GSI registration must be received by the GSI 7‐10 days before the May 22 exam.   2)   Students are REQUIRED to bring a government‐issued photo ID prior to entering the testing room.  They  must  also  supply  the  Proctor  with  a photocopy of the ID when turning in the test.  3)    Time  allowed:    Students will  be  given  two  hours  to  take  the  certification  test.  There  are  140 questions and you must answer 70% of  the questions correctly  in order  to pass.   Please note  that there is only one correct answer for each question.  4)    The  test  is  a multiple‐choice  test.    The  student must  circle  the  correct  answer  (and  only  one answer) for each question.  They must not select multiple answers for the same question.    Where to stay for the courses…  TRI’s Denver Downs Research Facility (DDRF) is located just off of I‐85 at Exit 19B.  It is 40 miles from GSP  airport,  120  miles  from  the  CLT  and  ATL  airports.    Attendees  are  responsible  for  making reservations and paying for their own accommodation.   Numerous hotels are located just ¾‐mile from DDRF, options include: 

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (Event Location)  864/863‐4780 

• Hilton Garden Inn 864/964‐0100   

• Jameson Inn  864/375‐9800   

• Hampton Inn  864/375‐1999  

• Comfort Suites 864/622‐1200   

• Country Inn and Suites 864/622‐2200  

• Fairfield Inn 864/332‐9000  

• Microtel Inn Suites 864/224‐9707o 

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TRI MSE TRAINING & CERTIFICATION REGISTRATION FORM (22 May 12 – 8am‐5pm)  Registration Costs:                  1 person ‐ $450 ea  ● 2 people ‐ $400 ea ● 3+ people $350 ea ● Government Rate $225 ea                 Fee Includes: course notes and handouts, lunch and AM & PM coffee break service.  

 Method of payment:    Check          Money Order        Amex        Visa        Master Card   Credit Card Information  Card Holder’s Name                Company Name            

Billing Street Address             

Billing City              State/Prov              Postal Code            

Telephone               Email              Country                    

Card Number              Expiration Date            

Amount to be Charged               P.O. Number (if required):             

  I am taking the GCI Exam and I understand that I must register with the Geosynthetic Institute separately    I am NOT taking the GCI Exam  

 Please direct questions to Mr. Joel Sprague: (864) 242-2220, fax: (864) 242-3107. Please Remit Payment and Registration Information to:  Mr. Chris Perez  Email: [email protected] Fax: 512-263-2558 TRI 9063 Bee Caves Rd. Austin, TX 78733 

# of Registrants from Company              X rate for each             = Registrant Total            

Name of Registrant  Email   Phone   GCI Exam *  Enter $35 for the 1st $20 each thereafter  

1.                                      $35.00 

2.                                      $20.00 

3.                                      $0.00 

4.                                      $0.00 

5.                                      $0.00 

    GCI Total              

    Registrant Total              

    Grand Total              

Registrations must be received by 5:00 pm CST, Friday, May 4, 2012 $50.00 /person late fee thereafter Fee Includes: course notes and handouts, and lunch and AM & PM breaks each day. There is a $50.00 cancellation fee for refunds requested before May 4, 2012 -- no refunds thereafter. Course notes are NOT sold separately.

* GCI EXAM fees DO NOT pay for the exam, only for the sitting fee. The GCI exam is part of the GCI CQA technician certification. IF you are taking the exam you MUST REGISTER with the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) and pay the $500 certification fee directly to GSI. Telephone: 610-522-8440 or visit geosynthetic-institute.org for details