Geotech/Hydraulics Team

Benjamin Rivers Geotechnical Engineer
61 Forsyth Street, SW, Suite 17T26 Atlanta, GA 30303 Ph: (404) 562-3926 FAX: (404) 562-3700 benjamin.rivers@dot.gov Experience Began working in field in 1994 Joined FHWA in 2000

Education •    Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University •    Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, North Carolina State University

Expertise/Specialty

•    Geotechnical Engineering •    Trenchless Technology •    Subsurface Drainage •    Subsurface Investigations

Licenses and Registrations

•    Professional Engineer, North Carolina

Professional Associations

•    TRB Committee on Engineering Geology, Member

Professional Highlights

•    Geotechnical Engineer for the FHWA Resource Center •    Champion of geotechnical applications of trenchless technologies/subsurface drainage •    Provided geotechnical reviews for Alabama DOT, North Carolina DOT, and South Carolina DOT; serves as a member of the Geotechnical Reviews Team •    Responsible for identification and recommendations for change in regard to exemplary practices and areas where improvements could be made •    Assisted the Louisiana Division in an assessment of geotechnically related bridge movements of a large bridge; •    Discussed additional necessary geotechnical information required for a solution; and reviewed a proposal for additional geotechnical information •    Assisted the Texas Division in the development of a half-day workshop for Texas DOT personnel on MSE wall construction

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