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CONFERENCE PROGRAM9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break, Exhibit HallSponsored by:10:15 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Session 1: Structural Analysis 1,Centennial BallroomSession Lead: Ron Carrington, P.E., M.ASCEAnd they’re off! First out of the gate is analysis and design oftransmission structures. Coming into the first turn we focus onmitigation of latticed tower deflections during construction and thengive guidance on designs requiring non-traditional modeling. In theback stretch we’ll look at pole structures. Wood v. Steel – it’ll bea photo finish! Then we’ll cross the line with a study of steel poleperformance in different environments.Lattice Tower Deflection and Modeling of the Structureand Spans in PracticeSaumya Nag, P.E., M.ASCE; Steve Beilstein, P.E.; Loren Jessen, P.E.,Black & Veatch; Jonathan Frantz, P.E., M.ASCE, Black & Veatch;Matthew Nicholson, P.E., Black & Veatch, Khaled Kator, S.E., LosAngeles Department of Water and Power, Kevin Heller, P.E., P.Eng,Black & VeatchCase Study for Behavior of Transmission Line StructuresUnder Full-Scale Flow Field of Stockton, Kansas,2005 TornadoAshraf A. El Damatty, Ph.D., MBA, P.Eng., M.ASCE; Nima Ezami,Ph.D. Candidate; Ahmed Hamada, Ph.D., P.Eng., M.ASCE,The University of Western OntarioEvaluation and Implementation of Alternate Pole Materialsto Meet Regulatory Aesthetic RequirementsClinton Char, P.E., Alaira Bilek, P.E., Southern California Edison3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Refreshment Break, Exhibit Hall/Grand HallSponsored by:4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Session 3: Special Design Considerations 2,Centennial BallroomSession Lead: Wes Oliphant, P.E., F.SEI, F.ASCELattice Transmission Structures: Challenging ModelingScenarios that Require Non-Traditional Analysis Methods“Whole lot of shakin’ going on!” Addressing wind induced vibrationis one of the toughest design challenges. This session answersquestions; how to analyze and mitigate wind induced vibrations intransmission structures? And, when and how to secure steel davit armsused on tubular steel poles? When and where to use toughened steelfor latticed steel towers is also addressed.Kevin M. Wortmann, P.E., S.E., Ryan Z. Hann, P.E.,POWER EngineersEmbrittlement in T.L. Lattice Steel Structures: SpecifyingEnergy Absorption CriteriaWood v Steel; Dawn of JusticeJonathan Kell, P.Eng., Manitoba Hydro; Katherine Bridwell,P.E., P.Eng., POWER Engineers; Bhargava Vantari, Nucor Steel;Cesar Aguilar, M&S EngineeringOtto Lynch, P.E., F.SEI, F.ASCE, Power Line Systems Inc.Recent Duke Energy’s Studies to Develop TransmissionPole StandardPrasad Yenumula, Ph.D., MBA, P.Eng., M.ASCE; Jimmy Robinson,Jr., P.E. Duke Energy; Neal Murray, MSME, Electric PowerResearch InstituteSecuring Steel Davit Arms: When and How?Blake Tucker, P.E.; Nancy Z. Fulk, Ph.D., P.E.; Dave Parrish, P.E.,American Electric Power12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch, Exhibit Hall/Grand HallModeling and Quantifying the Aerodynamic Characteristicsof Transmission Line Structures to Avoid and MitigateAeolian-induced VibrationsSponsored by:Erik A. Ruggeri, M.S., P.E., POWER Engineers7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Offsite Reception, World of Coke1:30 – 3:15 p.m. Session 2: Special Design Considerations 1,Centennial BallroomSession Lead: Tim Cashman, P.E., M.ASCEWe all know transmission lines look great in the air, but not so muchwhen on the ground! Luckily this session will provide you with valuableinsight on not only how to make them look even better through aestheticdesign techniques (I know, hard to imagine) but also additional designguidance on reliability and tornado loading to help them stay upright.Question: What is an Acceptable Target Reliability forHigh-Voltage Transmission Lines?Leon Kempner, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., F.SEI, M.ASCE, Bonneville PowerAdministrationAesthetics AND Infrastructure; Accomplishing Both withBetter Overall Results for Power Delivery ProjectsKenneth Sharpless, P.E., M.ASCE, TAPP Inc.; Lynda Kiejko, P.E.,M.ASCE, AltaLinkJoin your colleagues for a night out at the World of Coke,where you can sample Coca-Cola flavors from around theworld, explore the history of Coke, get a behind-the-sceneslook at the bottling process, and hang out with the famousCoca-Cola polar bear! Remember to bring your ticket withyou so you can enter the event.Walking Directions to World of Coke: Exit Hyatt RegencyAtlanta onto Baker Street heading towards Peachtree StreetNE, walk three blocks and then turn right onto CentennialOlympic Park Drive NW, World of Coke will be on your left.About a six-minute walk.Address:121 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313Sponsored by:Join the Conversation #ETSC18 5

CONFERENCE PROGRAMTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 67:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration, Grand Hall Foyer,Closed 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. for lunchGroundwork for Developing Comprehensive TransmissionLine Foundation Design GuidelinesSteve Davidow, P.E., S.E., P.Eng., M.ASCE, Quanta Subsurface; PeterM. Kandaris, P.E., M.ASCE; Ashley E. Evans, EIT, DiGioia Gray, Inc.7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast, Centennial Foyer12:00 – 1:20 p.m. Lunch, Exhibit Hall/Grand HallSponsored by:Sponsored by:8:10 – 9:30 a.m. Session 4: Structural Analysis 2,Centennial BallroomSession Lead: Robert Nickerson, P.E., F.SEI, M.ASCEModernized methods and tools to analyze single angle latticed towermembers for climbing loads, plus we’ll step it up and tell you all abouthow to meet the new OSHA 100% connection requirements for fallprotection. Also, you’ll hear how design issues, including climbingaccess, were solved on a 300’ tall river crossing structure.Heel or Toe? The Transmission Engineer’s Guide toSingle Angles in FlexureAaron P. Darby, P.E.; Mary Jane McMillen, P.E., M.ASCE; NancyZ. Fulk, Ph.D., P.E., American Electric Power; Robert Nickerson, P.E.,F.SEI, M.ASCE, Consulting EngineerUpdated Fall Protection Efforts for Transmission StructuresMark D. Nelson, P.E., S.E., M.ASCE; David E. O’Claire, P.E.,M.ASCE, Bonneville Power AdministrationCrossing the Delaware with PECO and a 300 ft. TallH-Frame StructureKalpesh Patel, P.E.; Guy Faries, P.E., Trinity Meyer Utility Structures1:30 – 3:15 p.m. Session 6: Structural Failure Analysis andInvestigation , Centennial BallroomSession Lead: David Todd, P.E., M.ASCEThis session is a presentation of important results of studies on theperformance of arm-to-pole connections on tall slender tapered steel polestructures that have experienced problems from wind induced vibration,fatigue and welding defects. The possible causes for these performanceproblems will be reviewed and suggestions presented to develop morerobust arm-to-pole connections and new design standards that specificallyaddress wind induced vibration and fatigue problems.Evaluation of Typical Arm-to-Pole Connections in SlenderSteel Pole Transmission Structures for Wind InducedVibration and FatigueLawrence G. Griffis, P.E., M.ASCE, Walter P Moore and Associates,Inc.; Karl H. Frank, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, ConsultantFatigue Testing and Finite Element Modeling of Arm-to-PoleConnections in Steel Transmission Pole StructuresFrancisco J. Bonachera Martin, Ph.D.; Jason B. Lloyd, P.E.; Robert J.Connor, Ph.D.; Amit Varma, Ph.D., Purdue UniversityWelding Challenges in Typical Connections Used in SteelPole Transmission Structures9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break, Exhibit Hall/Grand HallJim Merrill, P.E., ENV SP, TRC; Wesley J. Oliphant, P.E., AWS-CWI,F.SEI, F.ASCE, Exo Group, LLCSponsored by:Challenges in the Design and Mitigation of Wind-InducedVibration for Slender Steel Transmission StructuresDaryl Boggs, Ph.D., P.E., Boggs Engineering and Technical, LLC10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session 5: Foundations,Centennial BallroomSession Lead: Dana Crissey, P.E., M.ASCEThis Foundation session provides an answer to the eternal question“to bore, or not to bore!” You’ll also hear how the ATC Bay Lakeproject team incorporated steel vibratory caisson foundations andhow you may be able to do the same, some best practices forselecting the appropriate transmission line foundation when dealingwith challenging environmental conditions, and a bold first steptowards developing industry guidelines for designing foundationsthat are practical, reliable and economical.Practical Collaborative Approach to Alternative T-LineFoundationsBridget Honsey, P.E.; Jacob Hexum, EIT, Black & Veatch; ColeVosters, P.E., M.ASCE; Michael Bradley, P.E.; Clifford Van Den Elzen,American Transmission CompanyThe Value of Structure-Specific Borings: Statistical Analysisof Electrical Transmission Line Structure Foundation CostsBased on Structure-Specific Borings Versus No Boringsor Variable Boring SpacingDarren Ratliff, P.E., Ameren; Dan Whalen, P.E.; Bob Chantome, P.E.,S.E.; James Knutelski, P.E.; Kevin Schilling, P.E., Hanson ProfessionalServices Inc.Guide for Transmission Line Foundations with Least Impactto the EnvironmentPeter M. Kandaris, P.E.; Ashley E. Evans, EIT, DiGioia Gray, Inc.;Asim Haldar, P.Eng., Ph.D., CEATI International, Inc.3:15 – 4 :00 p.m. Refreshment Break, Exhibit Hall/Grand HallSponsored:4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Session 7 Substation Design Issues,Centennial BallroomSession Lead: Frank Agnew, P.E., M.ASCESubstation structural design takes center stage with great informationon design of underground to overhead riser structures, a better wayto efficiently design bus and insulators for those pesky, but important,short circuit forces and case studies on how to use prefabricatedfoundations (basically anything not poured on site) to your benefit.Design and Construction of Riser Structures in AlbertaKishor Kumar, P.Eng., AltaLink Management Ltd; Andrew Rees, P.Eng.,POWER EngineersPrefabricated Foundations – Construction Efficiencies andEconomic ImpactsDaniel S. Cuffman, P.E.; Aaron P. Darby, P.E.; Olivialin A. Miller, P.E.,American Electric PowerGoing Against the Current: Short Circuit Force BackgroundAlex J. Kladiva, P.E., S.E., Burns & McDonnell5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Networking Reception, Exhibit Hall/Grand HallSponsored by:6 Electrical Transmission and Substation Structures 2018 Conference“Engineering with Distinction”

CONFERENCE PROGRAMWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 77:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration, Grand Hall Foyer,7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast, Centennial FoyerMechanically Spliced Full Length Anchor Bolts –Bringing it all TogetherKolleen L. Backlund, P.E., Kleinfeider; Adam G. Bowland, Ph.D., P.E.,DiGioia Gray, Inc.; Aaron P. Darby, P.E.; Keith S. Yamatani, P.E.;Nancy Z. Fulk, Ph.D., P.E., American Electric PowerSponsored by:12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch, Exhibit Hall/Grand Hall8:10 – 9:30 a.m. Session 8: Seismic, Centennial BallroomSponsored by:Session Lead: Marlon Vogt, P.E, F.SEI, M.ASCEWhole lot of “quakin” going on! See how Seattle City Light hasimplemented an innovative tiered approach to seismic resiliency.Get the historical perspective of how real-world earthquakes helpedshape industry codes, company standards and emergency protocolfrom Southern California Edison experts. Finally, an overview of IEEEStandard 693 for substation equipment and their supports.1:30 – 2:50 p.m. Session 10: Structure Upgrading,Centennial BallroomEvolution of Electrical Grid Seismic ResiliencySession Lead: Mary Jane McMillen, P.E., M.ASCEHey, everybody starts to show wear and tear over time, andtransmission lines are no exception! See how challenges like a roguetractor assault and a “mere” 5-inch rime ice buildup are handled.Next, learn about modern hardware and conductors installed tospruce up a “very mature” river crossing. Finally, we’ll close out witha riveting (sorry, no rivets were actually used) story about reinforcingexisting steel poles for new loads.Roderick Dela Cruz, P.E.; John Dai, P.E.; Florizel Bautista, P.E.,Southern California Edison; John Eidinger, G&E EngineeringSystems, Inc.Great River Energy Transmission Line Tower RepairsKerby Nester, P.E., M.ASCE, Jim McGuire, P.E., M.ASCE,Great River EnergySeismic Design of Substations—IEEE Std 693 Gets aMajor UpdateTeaching an Old Line New TricksBrian Knight, S.E., M.ASCE, WRK Engineers; Eric Fujisaki, P.E.,M.ASCE, InfraTerra, Inc.; Leon Kempner, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., F.SEI,M.ASCE, Bonneville Power Administration; Craig Riker, P.E.,M.ASCE, San Diego Gas and Electric CompanySteel Transmission Pole Structural Capacity Upratingfor High Voltage Transmission Line and SubstationUpgrade ProjectsSeismic Resiliency: What Utilities Should Know to Keepthe Lights OnRobert S. Cochran, P.E., S.E., Seattle City Light9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break, Exhibit Hall/Grand HallSponsored by:10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session 9: Construction Challenges,Centennial BallroomSession Lead: Joel Bryant, P.E., M.ASCENo battle plan ever survives first contact with the enemy, andsometimes neither does construction plans in the real world. Hearthe stories of four teams forced to solve a myriad of constructionchallenges. Whether performing emergency field modificationson vibratory caissons, updating aging infrastructure on an islandparadise, performing the delicate dance needed to rebuild abrownfield circuit or successfully splicing anchor bolt cages, theseproject teams just ‘got er done’!KEEPING THE PROJECT ON SCHEDULE – A Case StudyAbout Emergency Weld Repairs Required on a NewlyInstalled Vibratory CaissonZachary J. Oliphant; Justin W. Curtis, Exo Group, LLC; Benjamin S.Jessup; Christopher W. Schnetzler, Pepco HoldingsConstruction Challenges in Paradise – Hawaiian ElectricCompany: 138kV System RebuildMitch Cowen, HDR; Garett Muranaka, P.E., Hawaiian Electric Co.Structural Design and Construction Challenges on the Southand West of Edmonton Area Development ProjectJondy Britton, P.E., M.ASCE; Meagan Moeller, P.E., M.ASCE, WellanCowan; Jacob Merriman, P.E., P.Eng., M.ASCE; Chih-Hung Chen,P.E., P.Eng., Burns & McDonnell EngineeringJimmy Buker; Debby Knudtzon, HDR Engineering Inc.Chad Hines, P.E., S.E., M.ASCE; Paul J. Ford and Company; MatthewLohry, P.E., Christopher Facklam, P.E., American Transmission Company2:50 – 3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break, Centennial Ballroom FoyerSponsored by:3:35 – 5:05 p.m. Session 11: Evolving the Grid: The Confluenceof Regulation, Technology, Economics,Reliability, and Resilience, Centennial BallroomSession Lead: Otto J. Lynch, P.E., F.SEI, F.ASCEPanel Facilitator: O.H. Dean Oskvig, PJMThe electric-utility grid of the future will likely be vastly different than whatit currently looks like today. Rapidly changing technologies, rapidlygrowing distributed energy resources, omnipresent economic demands,and the growing public expectation to be “constantly connected” toreliable and economical electric power, will inherently bring dramaticchanges to how our grid is designed, constructed, and operated. Thissession promises to be an informative and insightful panel discussion byindustry leaders from five different industry perspectives.Panelists: Commissioner Tim Echols, Vice-chairman, Georgia PublicService Commission; John Moura, Director of Reliability Assessment,North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC); Kristin Munsch,Deputy Director, Illinois Citizens Utility Board; Archie Pugh, ManagingDirector Transmission Field Operations, American Electric Power;Lawrence Willick, Senior Vice President, LS Power Development, LLC5:05 – 5:20 p.m. Conference Closing, Centennial BallroomSession Lead: Michael Miller, P.E., M.ASCEJoin the Conversation #ETSC18 7

POSTER SESSIONSAll Poster Sessions are located in the Grand Hall FoyerMONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 9:30 AM – 4:00 PMnH uman Performance: Event Learning Process for Transmission Lattice Tower Failure Event, Joseph Godwin, P.E., M.SCE, SouthernCompany ServicesnF lexural Buckling Strength of Steel Angle Member with Eccentric Joint, Mitsui Kazuya, Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal Corporation,Sato Atsushi, Nagoya Institute of TechnologynE ffective Length Factor of Leg Member in Latticed Steel Tower, Ming Lu, Ph.D., P.Eng., Michelle Hao, Dipayan Chakrabarti, BC HydronP rogram Considerations for Analysis of Drilled Shaft Foundations, Sanchit Chitre, Joel Coker, Brian Sedgwick, LeidosnF lood Design of Substation Structures, Jared Augustine, P.E., ENV SP, M. ASCE, Emily Bonini, Emily Larson, P.E., Burns & McDonnellnC onsideration of Sustained Loads and Creep Effects in Specifying and Designing Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Utility Poles,Diego Arabbo, P.E., M.ASCE, M.ACI, Matthew Richie, P.E., M.ASCE, Scott DiFiore, Simpson Gumpertz & HegernU pdating ASCE 113 Substation Structure Design Guide, Connection to Foundations: To Bend or Not to Bend? Evaluating Anchorswith Leveling Nuts, Ross Twidwell, P.E., John Humphries, P.E., Beta EngineeringnA Full-Scale Crash Test for a Transmission Wood Pole, Haijian Shi, Ph.D., P.E., PMP, Pepco HoldingsTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 9:30 AM – 4:00 PMnS eismic Design of Substation Steel Structures: What Code Should I Follow? Hannah Hillegas, B.S.C.E., E.I.T., Paul Somboonyanon,P.E., P.Eng, Burns & McDonnellnF oundations for River Crossing Transmission Line Structures, Bruce Roth, P.E., GAI Consultants, John R. Klotz, P.E. – DominionTechnical Solutions, Fatma Ciloglu, P.E., Ph.D., GAI ConsultantsnD ynamic Design of Substation Rigid Bus: Is it the right tool for me? Paul Somboonyanon, P.E., P.Eng, Burns & McDonnellnA nalysis, Prediction, and Mitigation of Vortex Induced Vibrations in Substation Structures, Hossein Qarib, M.Sc., American ElectricPower, Diaaeldin Mohamed, Ph.D., Anthony Hansen, P.E., William Reisdorff, P.E. Valmont UtilitynS hake Table Testing of 500kV Bus Support with Spring Dampers, Scott Howard, P.E., WRK Engineers, Inc., Craig Riker, P.E.,M.ASCE, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, Brian Knight, S.E., M.ASCE, WRK EngineersnA esthetics: Art Math, Joshua J. Jordan, P.E., WorleyParsonsnM anaging Aging Substation Structures, Harinee Trivedi, P.E., PM, Burns & McDonnell, Stefanie Gille, P.E.,San Diego Gas & ElectricnG round Modification Technology: Putting the Grid Back on the Grid, David Mazzei, P.E., Hayward Baker, Inc., Ken Kniss, P.E.,Hayward Baker, Inc., David Finocchio, P.E., Hayward Baker, Inc.WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 9:30 AM – 1:30 PMnF ort McMurray Wildfire Event – River Crossing Structure Replacement, Anandha Arumugam, P.Eng. ATCO EGBUnF ailure Analysis on Transmission Tower Struck by Tropical Storm, Jian Zhang, Tongji University, Qiang Xie, Ph.D., Tongji UniversitynC omposite Transmission Towers: Analysis, Behavior, Slip Investigation and Interaction Diagrams, Mustafa Mahamid, PhD, P.E.,S.E., F.ASCE, F.SEI, University of Illinois at Chicago, Kamil Bilal, graduate student, University of Illinois at Chicago, Cenk Tort, MITENGnS eismic Effects on Transmission Lines and its Major Components, Scott Schlechter, P.E., GE, GRI. Leon Kempner, Jr., Ph.D., P.E.,M.ASCE, F.SEI, Bonneville Power Administration, Asim Haldar, Ph.D., CEATI InternationalnA ssessment of Corrosion in Weathering Steel Transmission Line Structures, Fabio Matta, University of South Carolina,Matthew B. Barragan, HNTB, Inc., Kevin Niles, Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.nT ransmission Pole Foundations using Drilled Pier and Inclined Earth Anchors to Counteract Eccentric Line-Induced Forces,Andrew Can

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