Join us on May 21st for a virtual lunch meeting presented by Marino Engineering Associates, Inc. (MEA)!
Our monthly section meeting this month will be a virtual lunch-and-learn presented by MEA on the topic of mine subsidence. Join us online at noon to hear from Abdolreza (Reza) Osouli and earn a PDH! Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Students can attend this meeting for free!
Topic:
What Structural Engineers Should Know About Mine Subsidence
Abstract:
Mine subsidence engineering is a multi-discipline field in engineering. This technical presentation will brief the audience on the fundamental elements of underground mining as it related to overlying construction. Building on these fundamental principles, various construction site-mining scenarios will be given. Then, a basic understanding of the various risk factors will be provided. The presentation will also cover how the engineer can approach mining related problems, and the associated pros and cons of the solutions. Cost-effective measures where subsidence mitigation is necessary will also be discussed. The talk will touch on all aspects of subsidence engineering providing case history examples for illustration and will be presented assuming the audience has limited experience in subsidence. The focus will be on mine subsidence conditions found in the Midwest.
Speaker:
Abdolreza (Reza) Osouli, Ph.D., P.E.
Reza is the executive director of MEA. He started working at MEA in 2008 when he was at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign working on his PhD degree in geotechnical engineering. With MEA, Dr. Osouli over the years has graduated from a Staff Engineer, a Geotechnical Engineer, a Project Engineer, a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Consultant to the Executive Director. Dr. Osouli also has been active in research and has published over 70 peer- reviewed journal and conference papers related to deep excavations, pier group foundations, geotechnical numerical analyses, geo-construction, slope stability, subsidence engineering, mine stability, rock mechanics, surface erosion levees, scours in riverbeds, base and subbase aggregate quality control for pavements, seismic performance of retaining walls, and liquefaction. Dr. Osouli also has co-authored many technical reports for various projects related to subsidence engineering and forensic engineering. Dr. Osouli has supervised engineers and technician in conducting subsurface investigation involving field and laboratory testing on soils and rocks, grouting operation of underground mine voids, seepage and stability of levees and slopes, design and analyses of underground coal mines as practicing engineer and researcher. Dr. Osouli has been member of ASCE G-IEmbankments, Dams and Slopes Committee and Geotechnics of Soil Erosion for a number of years.