ASCE Virginia Section Soiree

On Tuesday September 24th, our monthly technical meeting will be at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Staunton District Office for a 12pm lunch and learn.  Plenty of free parking is available.  The Staunton VDOT address is 811 Commerce Drive, Staunton, VA  24401.

After a free lunch, we'll hear from our guest speaker this month, Mr. Chaz Weaver, PE, CPEM, F.ASCE from the VDOT Staunton District Office.  Mr. Weaver has been the Staunton VDOT District Materials Engineer for nearly 20 years.  His presentation is entitled "I-81 Pavement Recycling Project".  By attending this presentation, Professional Engineers can earn 1.0 hour of a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) towards their license renewal.  For additional reference, Mr. Weaver's bio and presentation abstract is shared via email and available upon request.

The original event, Crutchfield Factory near the Airport, which is hosted by Bill Crutchfield, is moved to a later date. Bill will be giving a presentation and tour of his facility.

Wayne Nolde will be giving us a guided / historical tour

Here is the GPS address for the East Entrance to the tunnel:

215 Afton Depot Ln, Afton, VA 22920

Lunch sandwiches will be set up and ready by 11:45 am.  The hike/tour will start at 12 pm. Please be sure to bring a flashlight if you have one.  If you have a spare to lend out, that would be great also.  Please bring water for the hike if you think you will want/need it. The trail will likely be a little muddy in places so dress/plan accordingly. The temperature in the tunnel is 55 degrees so dress/plan accordingly.

The total length of the hike will be close to 4 miles (for those who want to do the whole hike). The hike is an "out-and-back" so anyone can turn around at any time.  (I for one will need to leave by 1:15 for a prior commitment).

Hard hats will be available for those who want to wear them.

Nico Sutmoller from Aerix to present on Low Density Cellular Concrete