ASCE Metropolitan Section - Geotechnical Group

Geotechnical Group News

Utility Engineering in a Dense Urban Environment

Joe Martin (left) receiving a golden apple from Geotechnical Group Vice Chair Michael Chow (right) at the end of the lecture.

On March 15, 2012, Joe Martin. P.E. and Jane Raba, P.E. gave a presentation on "Utility Engineering in a Dense Urban Environment" to the Geotechnical Group at the CUNY Graduate Center Recital Hall. The presentation focused on Con Edison's infrastructure in New York City. Con Edison operates the largest underground electric distribution system in the world with over 94,000 miles of underground electric cables.

Dr. Idriss (right) receiving a golden apple from Geotechnical Group treasurer Daniela Bastos at the end of the lecture. Dr. Idriss delivered the 3rd Annual GZA Technical Lecture titled "Field-Based Procedures for Evaluating Liquefaction Triggering During Earthquakes – An Update" at the CUNY Graduate Center-Recital Hall on February 16, 2012.
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Jerry DiMaggio Speaks at 37th Martin S. Kapp Memorial Lecture

Mr. Jerry DiMaggio (right) receiving a golden apple from Geotechnical Group Vice Chair Michael Chow at the end of the lecture. Lecture slides were broadcast on large screen TVs.

Mr. DiMaggio delivered the 37th Annual Martin S. Kapp Lecture on "Deep Foundation Advancements in the State of Practice for Surface Transportation Projects" during the Eighth Annual Meet and Greet Dinner at Stout NYC on January 12, 2012.