Learn how to define, identify, prevent, and respond to incidents of sexual harassment.

For further information on this or future meetings, please contact David Hanly, at Frederic R. Harris, Inc. at (215) 735-0823.

Geotechnical and Environmental/ Water Resources Groups

(Combined Program for 1995-96)

March Meeting

DATE: Tuesday, March 26, 1996, 6:30 pm

LOCATION: Hill Conference Room, LeBow Engineering Bldg, 31st and Market Streets, Drexel University, Phila., PA

SUBJECT: "New Jersey Department of Transportation's First Permanent Soil Nailed Highway Retaining Wall"

SPEAKER: John J. Peirce, P.E., Geotechnical Engineer, The Conduit & Foundation Corporation

In slope stabilization projects success may best be ensured by a combination of soil reinforcement with other means of ground modification, such as providing drainage (dewatering) or chemical stabilization. Additional remedial measures may also include altering the geometry and removing or controlling external loading. Soil nailing may provide such a solution.

Soil nailing is designed to intersect potential failure planes and create a new structural entity with improved stability.

This presentation discusses the recent design and construction of New Jersey Department of Transportation's first permanent soil nailed highway retaining wall at future ramp ''A" for Route 80 over the Garden State Parkway, in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.

For further information on this or future meetings, please contact Timothy Laumakis, Associate Chairman, Geotechnical Group, at CH2M Hill at (215) 563-4220.

Construction and Engineering Management Groups

Joint Luncheon Meeting

DATE: Wednesday, March 27,199412:00 Noon

LOCATION: Municipal Services Building, 16th

Floor, Room E, Philadelphia, PA

SUBJECT: Metrication: Where We Are Now

What To Look Forward To

SPEAKER: Michael E. Radbill. P.E.

COST: $ 10.00 per plate

Mr. Michael Radbill is a Senior Consultant with Trauner Consulting Services, Inc. with expertise in construction management, claims, specification writing and analysis. He is a member of ASCE, serving on the committee on Metrication, and is a member of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), the U.S. Metric Association and American National Metric. Council. A buffet lunch will be served starting at 12:00 Noon and Mr. Radbill's representation will begin at 12:30 p.m. Reservations are required no later than Wednesday, March 13,1996. Contact Dennis MacBride at (215) 580-7084 or Chris Rood at (215) 580-7586.

Transportation Group March Meeting

DATE: Thursday, March 21,1996, 7:00 p«m

LOCATION: University of Penna., Moore Bldg., Room 216, 33rd & Walnut Sts., Phila., PA. Use 33rd St. entrance (first room at top of stairs).

SUBJECT: "Creating the Transit-Friendly Environment"

SPEAKERS: Panel discussion and video with speakers from Delaware Association of Railroad Passengers, Philadelphia Trolley Coalition, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission.

This meeting will address the creation of a transit-friendly environment. First, a video will emphasize the relationship between transit and land-use, and describe several methods of making transit an attractive alternative to the automobile. The video identifies how neighborhoods can be developed to encourage use of public transportation, bicycles and walking. The main theme of the video is that our dependence on the automobile is a direct result of how we design our cities.

Following the video, representatives from the Delaware Valley Association of Railroad Passengers, Philadelphia Trolley Coalition, and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission will speak on the topic.

After the speakers, the audience will be encouraged to participate in a panel discussion.

NOTE: Light refreshments will be served before the meeting, but there will be no dinner. No reservations are required. For further information contact William J. Mulloy, Assistant Chairman, Transportation Group). at (215) 656-6583.