GEOTECHNICAL & GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SEMINAR

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Missouri

Friday, November 14th, 2014 at 3:00pm Room 102 Engineering Building West

Introduction to the Patrick & Henderson Foundations

for Wind Turbines
Michael W. Laney, PE
Energy Sector Specialist, Terracon

This presentation will provide the audience with an introduction to the Patrick & Henderson Tensionless
Pier foundation, and a basic understanding of the geotechnical parameters that need to be considered in
designing wind turbine foundations.
Michael Laney received his B. S. in Civil Engineering from California State Polytechnic University and
is Masters Geotechnical Engineering from California University. Mr. Laney is a market sector specialist for
the energy sector and a geotechnical engineer in Terracons Olathe, Kansas, office. Mr. Laney provides
technical oversight and marketing support for geotechnical and construction materials testing services for
wind, solar, nuclear, transmission and conventional energy projects.
P.E. PDH Record of Attendance:______________________________ Date:____________________________________
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Signature of Certifying Representative:____________________________________________________________________________
For information: Erik Loehr (eloehr@missouri.edu or 573-882-6380). 1 PDH credit awarded for attending this seminar
Or: Eric Lindsey (edlp7c@mail.missouri.edu or 417-838-5125).