2025.3.19 - ASCE Richmond - Blue Ridge Baseball Game Social
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 04:00 PM
On Wednesday March 19th at 4pm, we'll be heading over to Davenport Field at Disharoon Park in Charlottesville to watch the University of Virginia Cavaliers battle the University of Richmond Spiders. Our friends from the ASCE Richmond Branch have been invited to attend as well so there will be plenty of reasons to not miss this one. From seeing old friends, making new friends, and rooting for ASCE Branch bragging rights, there's something for everyone.
Huge shout out and Thank You to our Blue Ridge Branch Younger Members Chair, Abby Muchnick! She was able to work with the UVA ticketing office to secure discounted ticket prices of just $6 per ticket. This ASCE / Blue Ridge and Richmond Branch event is open to your family as well. We'll be in the right field "Group Seating" area.
On Tuesday February 25th, our monthly technical meeting will be at the VDOT Staunton District Office for a 12pm lunch and learn. Plenty of free parking is available. The VDOT address is: 811 Commerce Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.
This month's technical meeting is being sponsored by and presented by the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). Mr. Tryg Hoff from the ACPA (and ASCE / BRB Board Member) has graciously agreed to provide the lunches for our meeting, but also to share more about the ACPA. His presentation is entitled "Undeniably Sustainable: Proven Resilient.
Abstract: Resilience stands as the bedrock of sustainable infrastructure, ensuring longevity and adaptability amid mounting challenges. In the face of climate change, natural disasters, and manmade disasters, resilient systems can withstand shocks, recover swiftly, and continue functioning efficiently. Integrating resilient designs, materials, and strategies safeguards investments, and while minimizing environmental impact. After all, specifying a resilient product that will remain in use for 100+ years is significantly more sustainable than using one that must be remade and replaced multiple times.
About the ACPA:
The American Concrete Pipe Association is the voice of the concrete pipe and box culvert industry. We serve and work with stakeholders in the areas of research, specifications, technical services, promotion, education, safety, product quality, government relations, and the publication of technical and industry information. Our core precast drainage products include reinforced concrete pipe for sanitary and storm sewer systems and drycast and wetcast concrete boxes for many uses including culverts and small bridges and manholes.
Space is limited for this month's meeting so if you are interested in attending, please RSVP by replying to this email or to me directly at [email protected]. Final meeting logistics and lunch details will be provided to those that RSVP as 2/25 gets closer.
Tryg Hoff is the Director of Government Relations, and the Northeast Region Engineer for the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). Tryg graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and his professional experience ranges from environmental consulting in Columbus, Ohio, to architectural engineering in beautiful Lake Tahoe, California. He currently lives in Madison, Virginia, near the Blue Ridge mountains with his wife, Brooks, on a small 40‐acre horse farm. Tryg is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio, and an Envision Sustainability Professional. He has been promoting resilient infrastructure with the ACPA since 2012.
On Tuesday November 19th, our monthly technical meeting will be at the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) Moores Creek Advanced Water Resource Recovery Facility (AWRRF) in Charlottesville for a 12pm lunch and learn. Plenty of free parking is available. The address is:
739 Moores Creek Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902
After a free lunch, we will have a tour of the facility by Mr. Brian Haney, RWSA Wastewater Manager. By attending this presentation, Professional Engineers can earn 1.0 hour of a continuing education unit (CEU) towards their license renewal. Additional information about the facility can be found here: https://www.rivanna.org/wastewater/
Space is limited for this month's meeting so if you are interested in attending, please contact Ryan Henry at "[email protected]". Final meeting logistics and lunch details will be provided to those that RSVP as 11/19 gets closer.
The ASCE Virginia Section cordially invites you to the ASCE Virginia Section Civil Soiree, hosted by the UVA Student Chapter. The Civil Soiree will be on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
33 attendees made it to the Lunch & Learn event at James Madison University. First, BRB President Ryan Henry made several announcements including the planned VA soiree for October 2025. Then the JMU student chapter gave opening remarks. Following that, three great presentations were delivered by three student teams: Steel Bridge, Surveying team, Senior Capstone team for river restoration. A lab tour was kindly offered by the JMU engineering students.
More photos are available on our social media accounts.
2024.9.24 - Staunton VDOT Presentation about I-81 Pavement Recycling Project
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 12:00 PM
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.
