August 2017 – Branch Reports
BRANCH REPORTS – AUGUST 2017 NEWSLETTER
Golden Gate Branch:
Geo-Institute Chapter jointly hosted a branch dinner program at
Scott’s Seafood in Oakland. Hong Yang, PE presented the Regional
Connector Transit Corridor Project: Tunneling and Deep Excavations in
Close Proximity to Structures in Downtown Los Angeles.Our next meeting is on August 24th at the Sir Francis Drake in San
Francisco. Ethan Landy and Sumudu Welaratna will present on their
Engineers Without Borders project: the design and construction of a bridge
in Haiti.The Golden Gate Branch is looking for volunteers. If you are
interested in helping out with Branch activities, please email the
Branch at goldengate@asce-sf.org or talk to one of the board members at our
dinner programs.
San Jose Branch:
FOR INFORMATION ON UPCOMING ACTIVITIES VISIT THE SAN JOSE BRANCH WEBSITE
North Coast Branch:
The North Coast Branch is off for the summer but continues to look for board members for the Branch as well as for the Young Members Group that is being formed. The Branch is open to anyone who has questions or would like to become an ASCE member of the North Coast Branch.
Fresno Branch:
FOR INFORMATION ON UPCOMING ACTIVITIES VISIT THE FRESNO BRANCH WEBSITE
Redwood Empire Branch:
The ASCE Redwood Empire Branch August luncheon is this Thursday August 10th , 2017 at the Montgomery Village Cattlemen’s in Santa Rosa. A brief program description is listed below:
Planning with Pervious Concrete
Pervious concrete stormwater management systems, which operate according to a principle known as LATIS, or Large Area Thin Infiltration Systems, are considerably more effective and less costly than other BMPs when designed appropriately. A 180° departure from conventional design, LATIS requires a major re-think. This presentation illustrates this new design approach and walks participants through the building of a system model to reduce overall project costs, while complying with regulations.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 10th, 2017, at Noon
Location: Cattlemen’s, 2400 Midway Drive, Montgomery Village, Santa Rosa
Menu: Sirloin Steak, Teriyaki Chicken, 3-Cheese Marinara Pasta, Salmon, Vegan option available upon request
Each choice includes salad, bread, coffee, and tea
Cost: $20 ($10 for students)