Virtual Lunch & Learn: The Role of Geophysics in Assessing Site Conditions

AIA Triangle Virtual Lunch & Learn Program

Sponsored by

The Role of Geophysics in Assessing Site Conditions

and Reducing Risk in Site Design

September 2 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | 1 AIA LU Credit

AIA Members and AIA Triangle Annual Partners: $0 | Non-members: $25

This presentation will explore how geophysical methods can be utilized to reduce risk due to unknown conditions during site design.  The use of geophysics in conjunction with invasive exploration can be a cost-effective means of providing substantially more information than that obtained with additional invasive methods.  Understanding the advantages and limitations of geophysical methods helps guide their use and chance of success, and also helps manage expectations of what can be provided.  Several methods will be reviewed with examples of applications, particularly with respect to assessment of existing buildings.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Participants will explain geophysics and how it can be utilized in various project types
• Participants will describe how geophysical methods can reduce the risk of unknown subsurface conditions when integrated with invasive exploration methods
• Participants will explore advantages and limitations of several geophysical methods to predict their potential for success
• Participants will identify geophysical methods that may be useful for evaluating conditions of existing buildings

PRESENTED BY

Joel Daniel, CPG | Senior Geologist | Draper Aden Associates

Joel Daniel is a Senior Geologist with Draper Aden Associates in their Blacksburg, Virginia office.  He has 30 years of experience working with environmental and geotechnical engineering firms, and has extensive experience designing geophysical surveys to address challenges encountered in these industries.  Mr. Daniel’s experience includes designing and performing geophysical surveys throughout the mid-Atlantic and the Midwest, and unique area such as Kodiak, Alaska, Cuba and Qatar.  Mr. Daniel is a licensed geologist in Virginia, North Carolina (dormant), Missouri, Tennessee and Washington state.

• RSVP required by 10:00 am on September 2, 2021
• AIA Members & AIA Triangle Annual Partners: $0 | Non-members: $25
• Link to join Zoom meeting will be emailed to registrants the morning of the program