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Innovation Series: Ground Improvement for Structural Engineers

  • November 12, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Zoom

Registration

  • This is for members of out of state SEAs.

Innovation Series:
Ground Improvement for Structural Engineers

Keller presents ground improvement solutions which are being utilized in current geotechnical constructions. This presentation will highlight how Keller designs and installs Aggregate Piers and Rigid Inclusions and ensure they are adequately constructed. The presenters will also bring a couple of common topics that Keller engineers and project managers often discuss with structural engineers.

Learning Objectives

  •  Identity appropriate ground improvement techniques for given ground conditions and structural requirements.
  •   Determine appropriate load conditions for optimum ground improvement design.
  •  Understand ground improvement interaction with structural requirement.

1.0 hours of CE Credit

(Please note CE Certificates will be emailed ONE WEEK after the event)

Registration

This is a virtual event on Zoom. All registrants MUST have a free Zoom account to access the webinar and must register with Zoom to receive the link.

Event registration  closes 30 minutes before the webinar starts.

Members: Free!

Nonmembers: $60

Current Members of SEAs other than Illinois are always given SEAOI member rates. You will be asked for the state SEA you are a member of at registration.

About the presenter

Sihyun Kim, PhD, PE
Engineering Manager, Keller North America

10+ year of combined academic and industry experience. Sihyun has served as Engineering Manager for Keller, leading design efforts across diverse project types in the private, public, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Sihyun holds PhD and MS in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and Professional Engineer licenses in multiple States.


Mark T. Howe, PE, JD
Pre-Construction Manager, Keller North America

10+ year of design-build geotechnical contracting. Mark has served as Project Manager and Pre-Construction Manager for Keller, working with Consultants, Owners, and Contractors to develop geotechnical solutions to a wide range of challenges. Mark holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.





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