4:00 PM (1.0 PDH)
Evolving Infrastructure Repair with Polyurethane
Presented by Mr. Kevin Irwin with NCFI Polyurethanes
BIO: Kevin Irwin’s experience with geotechnical polymers began in 2006 when he was owner of URETEK ICR Mid-South based in Little Rock, AR. Kevin’s resume working with geotechnical polyurethane covers a variety of applications including deep polymer injection, foundation repair, waterproofing, water cutoff, void filling, and I&I remediation. Prior to joining NCFI GEO in 2019, Kevin served in Project Management and Development for FSI GEOCON, a deep foundations contractor that specializes in micropiles, soil nails, helical piles and rock anchors. Kevin supports NCFI’s customers in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota for geotechnical applications.
ABSTRACT: Polyurethane injection is rapidly reshaping how engineers approach aging infrastructure. This session highlights how modern high‑density polyurethane systems stabilize soils, stop infiltration, fill voids, and restore performance without excavation. Attendees will see how these fast, precise, and durable solutions extend service life and reduce maintenance costs—positioning polyurethane as a key tool in the future of resilient infrastructure repair.
5:00 PM (1.0 PDH)
Design, Construction, and Geoforensic Evaluation of Clay Liner for Detention Pond
Presented by Mr. David Eastwood, P.E., D.GE, DFE, BC.GE, C.A.P.M., F.FPA, F.ASCE, D.M.GHBA with Geotech Engineering and Testing
BIO: Mr. Eastwood has practiced consulting engineering for about 48 years, serving in key technical project management and administrative roles. His specialties are in geotechnical, environmental, materials, and geoforensic engineering. Mr. Eastwood's experience in these functions includes a wide range of project types, ranging from public infrastructure, public works, municipal work, industrial facilities, and commercial developments to waste disposal facilities, power plants, dams, marine terminals, and underground storage tank contamination studies.
Mr. Eastwood conducts training in geotechnical, environmental, materials, and geoforensic engineering for many agencies and associations. He is the president of the Houston Chapter of the Texas Council of Engineering Laboratories. Furthermore, he is the founder and past president of Foundation Performance Association, an organization specializing in foundation failure evaluation. In addition, Mr. Eastwood has been certified as a Corrective Action Project Manager with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Mr. Eastwood is the past President of the Academy of Distinguished Civil & Environmental Engineers at the University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineering. Mr. Eastwood is also a 2017 Member of Distinguished Alumni of the College of Engineering at the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering. Furthermore, Mr. Eastwood has been accepted as an Academy of Geo-Professionals (AGP) as a Diplomate, Geotechnical Engineer Fellow Member. In addition, he has been accepted as an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Fellows member. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from the University of Houston in 1977 and 1978, respectively.
ABSTRACT: Mr. David Eastwood, P.E., D.GE, DFE, BC.GE, C.A.P.M., F.FPA, F.ASCE, D.M.GHBA with Geotech Engineering and Testing will help you understand the basics and importance of designing and constructing clay liners for detention ponds, including geoforensic engineering of clay liners. He will discuss geotechnical and materials engineering as it relates to the design of a clay liner for detention ponds. He will discuss geotechnical field studies, laboratory testing, data analysis, expansive soils, quality control, and soil stabilization. The presentation will also include a description of dispersive soils and how to use a clay liner that mitigates potential problems with expansive soils. In addition, Mr. Eastwood will discuss the repair techniques of distress in clay liners.
