FSEA Palm Beach Chapter - August 20, 2025 Meeting - Boca Raton

Pile Raft Foundations: A Cost-Effective Solution, Raydel Lorenzo Reinaldo, Ph.D., P.E., M. ASCE

About this Event

Speaker:

Raydel Lorenzo Reinaldo, PhD, PE

Lead Structural Engineer at SFWMD

Raydel Lorenzo, PhD, PE is a structural and geotechnical engineer with over 15 years of international experience in design, consulting, and construction administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Geotechnics and has led complex engineering projects across the U.S., Brazil, and Cuba. His expertise spans structural design, foundation systems, forensic assessments, and advanced numerical modeling. In addition to his professional practice, Dr. Lorenzo has over 7 years of academic and research experience, including teaching at university level and coordinating soil and materials research. Currently, he serves as a Lead Structural Engineer at the South Florida Water Management District.

Presentation Topic:

Pile Raft Foundations Systems

Key Concepts, Design Approach, Examples and Limitations

Agenda


🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-in and Networking, Chapter President’s Address

🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Dinner and Presentation


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