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Meeting/Event Information
Past Meetings
December Luncheon Meeting/Tour
December 14, 2017
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Spaghetti Warehouse
397 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Venue website
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Project and Construction Site Tour
Changes in the 8th edition AASHTO LRFD Steel Specifications

December 13, 2017
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
E.L. Robinson Engineering
1801 Watermark Drive, Suite 310
Columbus, OH 43215
Venue website
Webinar will present and explain the background of the Top 10 most significant changes to the steel specifications that appear in the new 8th Edition AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification and will review the anticipated effect of each of these changes.
Free Webinar - Flexible & Rigid Pavement Design

November 28, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.,
1650 Watermark Drive, Ste 200
Columbus, OH 43215
This webinar provides an introduction to the design of flexible and rigid pavements. The AASHTO 1993 pavement design procedure is covered along with an introduction to the new AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design mechanistic-empirical method. The primary design,
ORVSS 48th Annual Ohio River Valley Soils Seminar

November 17, 2017
8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
Hilton Netherland Plaza
35 W 5th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Venue website
One-day geotechnical conference in Cincinnati
CMAX Cleveland Ave BRT Design and Implementation
November 16, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Mozart's Cafe
4784 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214
Venue website
COTA - CMAX Bus Rapid Transit Design and Implementation
Vitrified Clay Pipe Factory Tour

November 02, 2017
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Logan Clay Products Company
201 S. Walnut St.
Logan, OH 43138
UESI Central Ohio Chapter cordially invites you to the vitrified clay pipe facility tour.
Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering Applications

October 27, 2017
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Ohio Union
1739 N. High St
Columbus, OH 43210
Learn about geosynthetics in a variety of civil engineering applications.
October 2017 Luncheon - Federal Infrastructure Funding Update
October 20, 2017
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Embassy Suites
2700 Corporate Exchange Drive
Columbus, OH 43231
Venue website
Please join us for a lunch meeting with US Congressman Pat Tiberi
OTEC Joint Association Happy Hour
October 10, 2017
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Brothers Bar and Grill
477 Park Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Happy hour after the first day of the OTEC Conference
Free Webinar - Improving Walkability at Signalized Intersections with Control Strategies
October 05, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Resource International
6350 Presidential Gateway
Columbus, OH 43231
This webinar will present the details of alternative pedestrian strategies
Free Webinar - Underground BMPs: Alternatives for Highly Developed and High Value Sites
September 27, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.,
1650 Watermark Drive, Ste 200
Columbus, OH 43215
This webinar will cover challenges of underground BMPs by referencing design options, stormwater manuals, and guidance from proprietary products.
September Geo-Institute meeting

September 25, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Winking Lizard Tavern
1380 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43220
Venue website
The future of geotechnical design and how it will evolve by the year 2045.
2017 Annual Ohio University Golf Outing
September 23, 2017
9:00 AM
The Ohio University Golf Course in Athens, Ohio
The Ohio University Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers invites you to partake in this year's Annual Alumni Golf Outing Fundraiser
ASCE Trap Shooting Event

September 22, 2017
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Black Wing Shooting Center
3722 Marysville Road
Delaware, OH 43015
Venue website
This will be a great opportunity to network with other professionals in a relaxed setting. Both new and experienced shooters are welcome! No prior experience required!
September 2017 Luncheon
September 21, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Mozart's Cafe
4784 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43214
Venue website
Managing ODNR's Dam Portfolio
Luncheon - UESI's Strategic Plan: The Role Chapters Play

September 20, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Mozart's Cafe
4784 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214
Venue website
Please join us for the first event (in partnership with the PLSO) of the Central Ohio Chapter of ASCE’s new Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute (UESI)
Design of Restrained Joints for Pressure Pipes

July 05, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
American Structurepoint
2550 Corporate Exchange Dr, Ste. 3000
Columbus, OH 43231
Webinar discusses the design of thrust blocks and restrained joints in pipes.
21st Annual Golf Outing
June 23, 2017
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Darby Creek Golf Course
19300 Orchard Road
Marysville, OH 43040
Venue website
Don’t forget to mark your calendars and signup for the 21st annual ASCE Central Ohio Section Golf Outing to be held June 23rd, 10:30 AM at Darby Creek Golf Course.
Planning Meeting
June 21, 2017
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
American Structurepoint
2550 Corporate Exchange Dr, Ste. 3000
Columbus, OH 43231
Discuss next year's ASCE events
Geo-Institute Dinner
June 12, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Winking Lizard Tavern
1380 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43220
Venue website
Michael Marasa with Hayward Baker will talk about the sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Board Meeting
May 25, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Hull & Associates, Inc.
6397 Emerald Parkway, Suite 200
Dublin, OH 43016
for Central Ohio Section officers
Free Webinar - Geomembranes for Surface Impoundments
May 19, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
S&ME, Inc.,
6190 Enterprise Court
Dublin, OH 43016
Surface impoundments are used to contain (either temporarily or permanently) all types of liquids and quasi-liquids. In addition to the obvious (potable water, industrial waters, grey waters, various sludges) there are 206,000 hazardous liquid impoundment
May 2017 Luncheon

May 18, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus
240 E Kossuth St.
Columbus, OH 43206
Venue website
ASCE President Elect / Section Awards
ASCE National President-Elect Social

May 17, 2017
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Columbus Brewing Company
525 Short Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Venue website
Chance to meet ASCE National President Elect Kristina Swallow and network with other Central Ohio professionals.
2017 Ohio Engineers Legislative Day
May 09, 2017
8:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square
75 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Venue website
Join us in Columbus for Ohio Engineers Legislative Day on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. OSPE and ASCE members may register at a 30% discount!
April 2017 Luncheon

April 27, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
La Scala
4199 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.
Dublin, OH 43017
Venue website
UAS (Drone) Applications in Civil Engineering
Board Meeting
April 20, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Hull & Associates, Inc.
6397 Emerald Parkway, Suite 200
Dublin, OH 43016
for Central Ohio Section officers
Effect of Fill Soil Structures on Subsurface Utilities and Adjacent Structures

April 17, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
E.L. Robinson Engineering
1801 Watermark Drive, Suite 310
Columbus, OH 43215
Webinar discusses the subsurface stresses and deformations due to the fill soil structures of various configurations ranging from trapezoidal embankments to back-to-back walls with or without deep foundations.
ASCE 2017 Spring Seminar

April 11, 2017
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Crowne Plaza Dublin
600 Metro Place North
Dublin, OH 43017
Venue website
Alternative Transportation in Central Ohio
Board Meeting
March 30, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Hull & Associates, Inc.
6397 Emerald Parkway, Suite 200
Dublin, OH 43016
for Central Ohio Section officers
T.H. Wu Distinguished Lecture

March 24, 2017
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Ohio State University
CBEC Room 130, 151 West Woodruff Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Venue website
Please join us for the 2017 T.H. Wu Distinguished Lecture, featuring Dr. Robert B. Holtz
March 2017 Luncheon

March 23, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Villa Milano
1630 Schrock Road
Columbus, OH 43229
Venue website
Capital Improvement Drivers for the City of Columbus Division of Water
Free Webinar - Traffic Signal Design
March 21, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.,
1650 Watermark Drive, Ste 200
Columbus, OH 43215
This webinar provides guidance on the best practices for designing traffic signals. The materials will include guidance on layout of traffic signal indications and structural supports, controller and cabinet setup, intersection safety lighting, and bicycl
Blue Jackets Game

March 16, 2017
7:00 PM
Nationwide Arena
200 W Nationwide Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
Venue website
Group outing to see the Blue Jackets play the Florida Panthers.
2017 Ohio Construction Conference
March 15, 2017
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ohio Union
1739 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43210
Venue website
Building the Future, Construction Trends Today and Visions for Tomorrow. Sponsored by Builders Exchange
Free Webinar - Rain Gardens and Bioretention Facilities
March 08, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Building next to American Structurepoint, Conf Room A-175
2600 Corporate Exchange Drive
Columbus, OH 43231
Great overall view of the rain garden and bioretention techniques for consideration for sustainable design. I would recommend for LEED team leaders so they are familiar with the issues and techniques these options present in sustainable stormwater managem
Geo-Institute Dinner meeting

February 27, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Boat House at Confluence Park
679 W. Spring Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Venue website
Dr. Pradel will speak about the design of landslide stabilizing piles
Central Ohio ASCE STEM Expo with "Dream Big: Engineering Our World" movie
February 25, 2017
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
COSI (Center of Science and Industry)
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Venue website
Central Ohio ASCE STEM Expo with "Dream Big: Engineering Our World" movie
2017 STEM Expo

February 25, 2017
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
COSI (Center of Science and Industry)
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Venue website
4th Annual Central Ohio STEM Expo for students K-8
2017 Central Ohio Engineers Week Luncheon

February 23, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Bridgewater Banquet and Conference Center
10561 Sawmill Parkway
Powell, OH 43065
Venue website
Join us in celebrating Dream Big For Engineers Week and hear about the City of Columbus “Smart Columbus” project
Joint ASCE YMG/OSPE-FCC Meeting
February 16, 2017
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Zaftig Brewing Company Taproom
7020A Huntley Road
Columbus, OH 43229
Venue website
Social meeting with OSPE
Board Meeting
February 16, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Hull & Associates, Inc.
6397 Emerald Parkway, Suite 200
Dublin, OH 43016
for Central Ohio Section officers
Geo-Institute Planning Meeting

January 26, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lineage Brewing
2971 N High Street
Columbus, OH 43202
Venue website
Meeting to organize the new Central Ohio Geo-Institute Chapter
Board Meeting
January 26, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Hull & Associates, Inc.
6397 Emerald Parkway, Suite 200
Dublin, OH 43016
for Central Ohio Section officers
January 2017 Dinner Meeting

January 19, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fawcett Center
2400 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Venue website
Engineers Without Borders / Student Chapter Reports
Free Webinar - Detention Pond Outlet Structures
January 19, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.,
1650 Watermark Drive, Ste 200
Columbus, OH 43215
Detention ponds are extremely common in storm sewer systems. This webinar covers not only the basics of weir and orifice flow, but also how multiple openings impact each other. The webinar also discusses the calculations for submerged orifices, submerged

