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May 28 - May 31 2014 Mai 28 - Mai 31 CONFERENCE - CONGRÉS SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPALITIES MUNICIPALITÉS DURABLES 2014 CSCE Annual General Assemblée générale annuelle et Meeting and Conference congrès SCGC 2014 13th International Environmental 13ème Conférence internationale Specialty Conference spécialisée sur l’environment 4th International Structural 4ème Conférence internationale Specialty Conference spécialisée sur les structures 10th International Transportation 10ème Conférence internationale Specialty Conference spécialisée sur les transports FINAL PROGRAM PROGRAMME FINAL www.CSCE2014.ca A warm welcome from Nova Scotia to the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering END-TO-END INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS We provide a wide range of services to our clients in the infrastructure sector, and help improve people’s quality of life. www.snclavalin.com Civil and structural engineering services for the Halifax Central Library SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPALITIES May 28 - May 31 2014 Mai 28 - Mai 31 CONFERENCE - CONGRÉS TABLE OF CONTENTS P E M I E R ’ S E S S AG E 2 G R E E T I N G S F O M H E AY O R 3 W E L CO M E E S S AG E 4 N O T E F O M H E E C N I CA CO M M I T T E E 5 O R G A I Z I N G CO M M I T T E E 6 T E C N I CA CO M M I T T E E 7 G E N E R A N FO R M AT I O N 8 R O O M O CAT I O N S 9 T R A E H O W X H I B I T S 1 0 H I S T O R I C I T E S 1 1 S T U D E N T S A D O U N G P O F S S I O N A S 1 3 T E C N I CA I S I T S 1 5 S O C A P O G R A A D CO M PA I O N S O U R 1 7 S P N S O R S 1 8 CSCE 2014 Annual Conference - Final Program Page 1 O n eh alf of h e Prov ince of ov a cot ia i i m lea ure t o elcome d elegat es of t h e Canad ian ociet y for Civ il ngineering Annual Conference o H alifa , M a 8 t h – 3 1 s t , 0 1 4 . 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Premier CSCE 2014 Annual Conference - Final Program Page 2 As Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality, I am delighted to extend warm greetings and a special welcome to all attending the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Conference. Halifax Regional Municipality is the place to be with its dynamic and intriguing mix of heritage and culture. A marquee destination embracing a diversity of people, communities, shops, restaurants and nightlife, our city will present you with a truly original experience. Our culturally rich and historic port city has been entertaining guests for over 250 years and we take pride in our reputation as one of the world’s most hospitable and welcoming destinations. I want to acknowledge, with gratitude, the Local Organizing Committee, the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and Sponsors for hosting CSCE 2014 Annual General Conference here in our region. The theme “Sustainable Municipalities” is one that certainly resonates with us in Halifax Regional Municipality. I wish you much success and trust your visit will be a truly memorable experience. Kindest regards, Mike Savage Mayor CSCE 2014 Annual Conference - Final Program Page 3 W ELCOME MESSAGE On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, I would like to wel- come everyone to the CSCE 2014 Annual Conference in Halifax. The conference theme is “Sustainable Municipalities,” which reflects our own enthusiasm for engineering sustainably in our dynamic maritime city. The conference program promotes and celebrates the central role of civil engineering systems in munici- palities and the increasing importance of innovative solutions to create sustainable practices that can be implemented locally, na- tionally and internationally. Concurrent with the General Conference, we are pleased to also host three Specialty Conferences which bring leading experts from across Canada and around the globe in one venue: the 4th International Structural Specialty Conference, the 10th Interna- tional Transportation Specialty Conference and the 13th Interna- tional Environmental Specialty Conference. The variety of papers included in the proceedings will show- case presentations on discovery, innovation, implementation of research, decision making, project management, and lessons learned from the application of new techniques in major projects. We have arranged technical tours of key municipal infrastructure and will be recognizing three important civil engineering sites that have played key roles in the history and development of Hali- fax. In addition, we are pleased to have an exciting Young Profes- sional Program as part of the conference experience for recent engineering graduates and students. On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee I wish to express sincere appreciation for the incredible support we have received from many civil engineering suppliers, consultants, contractors and infrastructure owners. Halifax and Nova Scotia are known for our warm hospitality and we invite you to experience it as part of the social program or simply explore on your own. Have a wonderful conference, enjoy the city, reconnect with col- leagues and make new friendships! J o h n New o o k Chair, Local Organizing Committee CSCE 2014 Annual Conference - Final Program Page 4 NOTE FROM T E TEC NICAL COMMITTEE On behalf of the Technical program committee, it is my pleasure to welcome you to CSCE’s 2014 Annual Conference in Halifax. In keeping with the general theme, “SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPALITIES”, the General Conference and the three Specialty Conferences are bringing together academics, researchers and practitioners in the various sub-disciplines of civil engineering to present and discuss recent advancements and innovative solutions. Present and fu- ture engineering challenges and solutions will be identified and discussed in the more than 250 technical presentations over the next four days. The local civil engineering community has worked together to plan a strong and memorable technical program; one which showcases civil engineering talent and achievements across the profession. A warm welcome is extended to practicing engineers, academics and researchers; thank you for being here to share your latest innovations with your civil engineering colleagues. And, lastly, as a proud Maritimer, I encourage you to relax, breathe in the salty air and enjoy the local hospitality; trusting that it will leave a lasting impression that you will take away as part of your CSCE experience in Halifax. J ane T o r urn Chair, Technical Program Committee CSCE 2014 Halifax CSCE 2014 Annual Conference - Final Program Page 5 ORGANI ING COMMITTEE John Newhook Chair Carl Yates Honorary Chair Michel Comeau Treasurer Kent Lane Secretary Vic Perry Sponsorship Chair Doug Salloum CSCE Executive Director Lois Arkwright CSCE Office/Events Manager Colin Dickson Sponsorship/Industry Coordinator Eva Cheung Conference Coordinator Jane Thorburn Technical Program Chair Christopher Davis Technical Program Assistant Richard Stephenson Publicity Coordinator Graham Gagnon Local Arrangement Coordinator Jonathan MacDonald Registration Coordinator Bruce Higgins History Liaison Kevin Bezanson History Coordinator Amie Therrien Student Program Coordinator Katelyn Freçon Young Professionals Program Coordinator Sherry Sparks Student Participation Coordinator Brittany McCallum Volunteer Coordinator CSCE 2014 Annual Conference - Final Program Page 6 TEC NICAL COMMITTEE General C nf erence National/Local Chair – Jane Thorburn Env i ro n ent al S ec al y C nf erence National Co-chair – Gopal Achari Local Co-chair – Mike Chaulk S ruc ural S ec al y C nf erence National Co-chair – Khaled Sennah Local Co-chair – Eileen McEwen Transportation Specialty Conference National Co-chair – Ming Zhong Local Co-chair – Christopher Davis CSCE 2014 Annual Conference - Final Program Page 7 GENERAL INFORMATION The registration and information desk is in the Annapolis Room on the Ground Floor and will be open at the following times: Wednesday, May 28th 12:00PM – 8:00PM Thursday, May 29th 7:30AM – 6:00PM Friday, May 30th 7:30AM – 6:00PM Saturday, May 31st 7:30AM – 12:00PM Registration badges MUST be worn for admission to all confer- ence activities.