About the Presentation

Menard USA is one of the leading specialized ground improvement contractors in the U.S., with over 30 years of experience. They are the U.S. affiliate of Menard, a global leader among ground improvement contractors with offices in over 30 countries. Menard USA was formed as a merger between DGI (Drainage & Ground Improvement, Inc.), a leading Vertical Wick Drain installer in the US, and Menard.

Menard designs and install ground improvement solutions that can be attractive alternatives to deep foundations and the removal and replacement of soft soils. The broad range of technologies and design/construct experience have been successfully used worldwide in the support of liquid storage tanks, containment facilities, platforms, buildings, roads, and embankments. They partner with their clients and engineers to evaluate conditions and provide design/construct services. They bring value to their clients with guaranteed performance contracts, extensive geotechnical expertise, and their ability to deliver projects safely, on time and with budget.

The 1-hour presentation ground improvement topics will include:

• Overview of Ground Improvement
• Dynamic Compaction
• Vertical Wick Drains/Earthquake Drains
• Vibro Techniques
• Controlled Modulus Columns
• Soil Mixing

The presentation will include a brief overview and case studies that illustrate the practical applications of these techniques.

Speaker

Jim Naples, Regeional Sales Engineer — Menard USA
BS Civil Engineering – The Ohio State University

Jim is a 2014 civil engineering graduate of The Ohio State University has spent all but a few months of his time at Menard since graduating. He began with Menard in the field as a project engineer, but he currently oversees estimating and project pursuit duties for all or portion of Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. In addition, Jim’s role includes business development and occasionally management of on-going projects.

Jim is a member of the Deep Foundation Institute (DFI) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

CPD Hours

A certificate for one (1) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour will be provided for those requesting one.

Online Meeting

The link to the online meeting will be sent automatically after registration. If you do not receive the registration confirmation email within an hour of registering, please contact us at [email protected] .

Tickets

$0.00 ASCE member or guest