# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ground Talk: Rigid Inclusion for complex geology of the greater Vancouver - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Dive into Ground Improvement strategies tailored to the complex geology of Greater Vancouver.About this EventJoin us in person for a focused seminar on Rigid Inclusion/Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC) and ground improvement strategies tailored to the complex geology of Greater Vancouver. Hear design considerations, constraints, and case experiences from practitioners working in the region.Agenda12:00 - 1:00pm: Registration/ Lunch / Networking1:00 - 1:45pm:IntroductionGround Improvement TechniquesRigid Inclusion (CMC)Local Projects with CMC1:45 – 2:30pm:How CMC’s Work - Consultant’s PerspectiveGround Improvement - Rigid InclusionRigid Inclusion - Liquefaction / SettlementEnvironmental Impact2:30 - 3:00pm: Break / Q&A / Networking3:00 - 4:30:Lateral StabilitySeismic DesignCase Studies4:30 - 5:00: Final Q&AWho should attendThis short course represents approximately 4 hours of Professional Development. Attendees most suitable for this seminar are:Structural EngineersGeotechnical and Civil Consulting EngineersGeotechnical FieldGeotechnical ContractorsThis event is not for profit and sponsored by Menard Canada to keep the costs low. Lunch included. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/ground-talk-rigid-inclusion-for-complex-geology-of-the-greater-vancouver/100001980732241454 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 45.01, max: 89.74, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront - **lat**: 49.288329 - **long**: -123.1204937 - **full address**: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ground Talk: Rigid Inclusion for complex geology of the greater Vancouver - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/55673498537380dbf1025fba9cf8de7e866769fa4dd1aa7900c12685c7ad6194-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1769015755 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ground Talk: Rigid Inclusion for complex geology of the greater Vancouver being held? - **A:** Ground Talk: Rigid Inclusion for complex geology of the greater Vancouver takes place on Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Ground Talk: Rigid Inclusion for complex geology of the greater Vancouver? - **A:** Ticket prices for Ground Talk: Rigid Inclusion for complex geology of the greater Vancouver range from CAD 45 to CAD 90 depending on the ticket type. 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