TRB Webinar: Geotechnical Responses to Extreme Events
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How can geotechnical methods help in the rapid response to extreme events? TRB will host a webinar on Monday, May 24, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that will explore how geotechnologies may assist in responding to extreme events. Presenters will identify how geotechnical techniques may address floods, coastal erosion, sinkholes, landslides, and other unforeseen or sudden events. They will also discuss how designers can balance competing interests of costs and time.

1. Geophysical data in coastal and riverine areas after extreme events: Nina Stark, Virginia Tech University
2. Geotechnical testing tools that enable testing in a rapid manner: Stacey Kulesza, Kansas State University
3. Opportunities and limitations: Robert Garfield, Hager-Richter
4. Question and answer session: Derrick Dasenbrock, Federal Highway Administration

Attendance is free for members of TRB cooperating organizations and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are offered for attendance.