November 2019

We are committed to bringing you quality presentations, community outreach opportunities, learning opportunities (including PDH credits and PE review courses),andsocialevents.Webelievethat our ASCE group is very unique due to the close connection between our Younger Members Forum (YMF) and our branch. ASCE Truckee Meadows is a proud supporterofthestudentchapterofASCEat the University of Nevada, Reno  and has helped to develop an environment where engineers graduate into YMF and then continue to remain active with the branch. We are proud supporters of the Concrete Canoe Team, Steel Bridge Team, and other various Civil Engineering competitions. We believethe future ofour profession is held withinthebright youngmindsthat will one daybeinourshoesandthatiswhyitisour goal to foster creative thinking and communityinvolvement.

President's Message

November has always been my favorite month of the year. There are beautiful fall colors blowing in the wind, we celebrate and remember our Veterans on November 11th, and of course spending time with family on Thanksgiving Day. November provides us many reminders of what the November flower, the chrysanthemum,symbolizes: honesty,joy,and optimism.

ASCE TMB sponsorship forms for 2020 have been e-mailed. In addition to Gold, Silver, Bronze, and individual sponsorships, there is an option to purchase a yearly luncheon package at a discounted rate of $25 per lunch.This prepaid lunch package can be shared amongst different employees from your office,so buy a couple. Don’t forget the Gold sponsorship includes a table at the Spring Banquet, which will be held March 12, 2020 at the Silver Legacy, so mark your calendars. YMF sponsorships are also available, which include participation in the Office Crawl,and twofree attendees at the YMF technical tours.

Also sent out with the sponsorship forms was registration information for the Inaugural ASCE Cup Challenge. To be the champion, you will need to conquer trivia, pinball, poker, escape room, mini golf, bike race, soccer golf, and a team challenge course. If you have any questions or want additional information email: ASCECup@gmail.com or call Jon Lau at (775) 328-6462.

John Flansberg from the City of Reno will be presenting at this month’s luncheon, November 5th, in Naples 7 at the Peppermill. To keep luncheon costs from being raised, please RSVP if you plan to attend. We are charged $8/person for the overage ofour RSVP count. And don’t forget,ifyou prepay,you are also entered intothe drawingtowin a $25 gift card and can skipthe line at the check-in door.

Hopefully you all find some time to relax this Thanksgiving Holiday, and while you do, a couple of November fun facts toponder:

Parker Brothers introduced the world to the Monopoly game on November 5, 1935 and on November 18, 1963,Bell Telephone Company introduced tothe publicthe push button phone.

Regards,

Kaci Stansbury,PE

President,ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch

Presenter Summary

John Flansberg, PE City of Reno Director of Public Works

John’s hands-on experience in a number of positions in both the public and private industry, before becoming the Director of Public Works, have given him the skills and understanding to effectively lead a teamresponsiblefor thestewardshipoftheCity’sinfrastructure.

John came to the City of Reno in 2005 and has served as the Director of Public Works since 2009. John began his public service with Carson City on January 2, 1997, the New Year’s Flood and held numerous positions (Street Superintendent, Street Operations Manager, Transportation Manager, and Deputy City Engineer) prior to coming to Reno. John also worked for Granite Construction Company from 1989 through1996invariouspositionsincludingProject Engineer,Project Estimator andProject Manager.

John received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University. He is a State of Nevada Registered Professional Engineer (Civil) and is also a member of the American Public Works Association.

On weekends, you will find John attending Church meetings, working in the yard, mastering the barbecue and spending time with family. John volunteers as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsandtheBoyScoutsofAmerica.

CFA is a multi-disciplinary firm that provides design services from planning through design, permitting and construction. We live, work and play in our community and are committed to its long-term viability. Our project list includes schools, parks, residential developments, commercial centers, industrial complexes, medical facilities, roadways and utility infrastructure. Our team enjoys working on quality projects that are sustainable and create a positive impact for generations to come.

Founded in 2008, CA Group has become a leading in providing transportation planning, engineering, and construction management services in Nevada and Arizona. CA Group provides the full array of consulting services to assist our clients in developing innovative solutions to the growing transportation challenges facing our communities. In 2013, CA Group opened our Reno office and has been involved in numerous projects throughout Northern Nevada. Our staff prides ourselves on client focus and doing whatever it takes to meet their needs, expectations, and project goals. With over 60 Nevada based employees dedicated to transportation solutions, CA Group can provide high quality, on time, and cost efficient solutions for any size project.

Over the past eleven years CA Group has built an extensive resume of transportation successes throughout the State of Nevada including ADA enhancements, complete streets, transit, design build, and leading the design for 12 miles of the first segment for Interstate 11 from Phoenix to Las Vegas. A small sampling of our successful projects includes:

• Reno/Sparks Freeway Traffic Study (NDOT)

• Reno Spaghetti Bowl SBX (NDOT)

• I-80 Corridor Study (NDOT)

• Pyramid/McCarran Intersection Improvements (RTC Washoe County)

• Reno Consolidated 19 01 Project (RTC Washoe County)

• Harvard Way ADA Upgrades (RTC Washoe County)

• I-80 Statewide ADA Upgrades (NDOT)

• Virginia Street BRT Extension to UNR (RTC Washoe County)

• Virginia Street Investment Plan (RTC Washoe County)

• Keystone Avenue Corridor Study (RTC Washoe County)

• I-580 Resigning Project (NDOT)

• Truckee Meadows Phase 4 ITS Project – I-80 to California Stateline (NDOT)

• I-580/US 395/Carson Street Signal Retiming (NDOT)

• US 50 – Saliman Road to Fairview Drive Signal Retiming (NDOT)

• USA Parkway Design Build (NDOT)

• Glendale Avenue – Kietzke to McCarran – Crew Augmentation (NDOT)

• I-80 and US 395 Rehabilitation – Crew Augmentation (NDOT)

• I-11 Boulder City Bypass Phase 2 Design Build (RTC Southern Nevada/NDOT)

• I-15 South Design Build (NDOT)

• I-15 North Design Build (NDOT)

• I-515/Horizon Drive Diverging Diamond Interchange (City of Henderson)

• I-70 Fixed Guideway Study – Denver to Vail (CDOT)

• Phoenix Central Avenue Light Rail Extension (Valley Metro)

• Las Vegas Monorail Extension from MGM to Mandalay Bay (LVMC)

For more information on who we are, what we do, or are interested in joining our team, please visit our website at www.c agroup.com.

PROJECT MANAGER – DRAINAGE / WATER RESOURCES

ENGINEER - Reno

Our team of dynamic problem solvers is looking to add a well-qualified, ambitious Project Manager to lead and grow our drainage water resources group. This position has many types of challenging water resources projects, including reducing stormwater pollution, flood protection, and stormwater management. The successful candidate will lead with a team-based focus on providing excellent service, while providing mentorship to junior staff for success in all areas of responsibility. If your passion is helping create a better tomorrow through analysis and design, Lumos & Associates is where you can grow as a professional and individual.

Applicants should have:

A minimum of 8 years of civil design experience with progressive leadership skills

Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with Clients though business development and marketing

Ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent problem-solving abilities

Expert in Hydrology and Hydraulic software models

Bachelor of Science in an associated field

Advanced Degree, a plus

Certified Floodplain Manager, a plus

Ability to attain Nevada P.E. licensure within 3 months

Clean driving record

Lumos & Associates has been recognized as a 2019 Winner for the BestPlacestoWorkby the Northern Nevada Human Resources Association, and our culture encourages flexibility and allows professionals to tackle and succeed in a variety of projects that improve the community we live in. Join Our Team!

For a detailed list of excellent employer-paid benefits, please visit our website at http://www.lumosinc.com/career-center/

Salary DOE. Lumos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

See why we love working at Lumos! https://youtu.be/o_ILu3Tx-V4

Contact: dhunter@lumosinc.com

Geotechnical Engineering Seminar Series

Estimating Liquefaction-Induced Building Settlement

Jonathan D. Bray, Ph.D., P.E., NAE Faculty Chair in Earthquake Engineering Excellence University of California, Berkeley

Significant settlement and damage may occur due to liquefaction of soils beneath shallow founded buildings. The primary mechanisms of liquefaction induced building settlement are shear induced, volumetric induced, and ejecta induced ground deformation. Volumetric induced free field ground deformation may be estimated with available empirical procedures. Although challenging to estimate, ground failure indices and experience can be used to estimate roughly ejecta induced building settlement. Nonlinear dynamic soil structure interaction (SSI) effective stress analyses are required to estimate shear-induced ground deformation. Results from over 1,300 analyses identified earthquake, site, and building characteristics that largely control liquefaction-induced building settlement during strong shaking. A simplified procedure was developed based on the results of these analyses to estimate the shear-induced component of liquefaction building settlement. The standardized cumulative absolute velocity and 5%-damped spectral acceleration at 1 s period capture the ground shaking. The liquefaction building settlement (LBS) index, which is based on the shear strain potential of the site, captures in situ ground conditions. Building contact pressure and width capture the building characteristics. Field case histories and centrifuge test results validate the proposed simplified procedure. Recommendations and an example for evaluating building performance at liquefiable sites are shared.

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering presents the

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November

December 04, 2019          ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch

Board Of Directors Meeting 12:00 pm at Jacobs 50 W. Liberty Street, Ste. 205 Reno, NV 89501

December 10, 2019 ASCE-TMB/APWA Luncheon Nugget Casino | 12:00 pm 1100 Nugget Avenue Sparks, NV 89502

Jackie Sessions | Director at Large | jsessions@farrwestengineering.com | 775.775.851-4788 Lindsey Owens | Director at Large | lowens@blackeagleconsulting.com | 775.359.6600

Andrew Hanson | Director at Large | Andrew_Hanson@golder.com | 775.828.9604 ext 36032

Emily McKenzie | UNR Student Chapter President | unrasceagc@gmail.com

Mike Wetterau | YMF President | MWetterau@carollo.com | ASCE.Truckee.YMF@gmail.com | 775.324.4427

Matt Van Dyne | Outreach Chair | matt@farrwestengineering.com | 775.851-4788

Jillian Tobin | Webmaster | ascetmb@gmail.com

Amber Harmon, Newsletter Editor | aharmon@WoodRodgers.com | 775.823.9744