DELAWARE VALLEY GEO-INSTITUTE
NOVEMBER 2019 DINNER MEETING
TOPIC: Design, Installation & Analysis of Column Supported Embankment Systems at
I-295/I-76/Route 42 Direct Connection Contracts 1 & 2
SPEAKER: Brandon T. Buschmeier, P.E., Director of Engineering & Regional Sales Manager,
Menard USA
DATE: Tuesday, November 19, 2019
LOCATION: Valley Forge Casino, Parkview Ballroom, 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA
TIME: 5:30 PM Social Hour; 6:30 PM Dinner; 7:15 PM Presentation
***Register and Credit Card Payment Online at www.DVGI.org ***
MEETING ABSTRACT:
This presentation will present the project background, site challenges, ground improvement
design, analysis of load test data and quality control measures implemented on the I-295/I-76/Route
42 Direct Connection Project. Column supported embankments systems (CSES) were
used to limit settlement and accelerate construction of large embankments bearing on
compressible soils at the I-295/I-76/Route 42 Direct Connection project in Camden and
Gloucester Counties in New Jersey. Due to the project size, traffic size, traffic flow, and safety
concerns, expedited reconstruction of the existing roadway system is necessary and because of
the soft soils present on site, the use of CSES allows for the schedule and performance criteria to
be met. Due to traffic staging, the project has been split into multiple contracts, each of which
contains various design areas.
Brandon T. Buschmeier, P.E. is the Director of Engineering / Regional Sales Manager at Menard
USA, a company that is part of a global network of geotechnical resources and expertise. Mr.
Buschmeier has designed inclusion-based foundation systems for a variety of projects including
warehouses, roadway widening’s and abutments, industrial and commercial buildings, and multi-family
residences. He is a registered professional engineer in NJ, VA, MD, DE, DC, and PA and has
more than 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and contracting. Mr. Buschmeier
is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a BS in Civil Engineering and is based out of
Menard USA’s regional office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
While web registration and credit card payment at www.DVGI.org is preferable, you may
register for the dinner meeting by faxing or emailing the form attached to Jim Beideman at
610-594-2743 or jbeideman@kleinfelder.com (Voice: 610-594-1444 x109). Send check, payable
to DVGI, to Jim Beideman, Kleinfelder, Inc., 180 Sheree Boulevard, Suite 3800, Exton, PA 19341
by Thursday, November 14th, 2019 to confirm your reservation for the dinner.
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