Technical Tours

Tour of Pentagon Reconstruction

**SOLD OUT**

Monday, November 4 * 12 Noon - 4:00 PM
The crash into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, presented numerous challenges to engineers and architects assigned the task to restore the structure to operational levels in the shortest possible amount of time. Our tour will cover how this was accomplished, and discuss some of the security threat protection measures incorporated into the original design as well as into the renovation. Participants will tour the newly renovated area.
Cost per person: $30. (Including box lunch)

Dulles Airport Tour

Tunnel Tuesday, November 5 * 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) will lead us through the Washington Dulles International Airport for close-up views of several challenging engineering projects currently underway. These include underground baggage basements and pedestrian tunnels, which are nearing completion, and the Main Terminal station for the Automated People Mover system. These projects are ongoing in the midst of a busy hub airport that also serves as an international gateway. Construction of major facilities underground next to a functioning terminal building presents several complex geotechnical and constructibility issues that will be explored during this tour.
Cost per person: $30. Limited to 50

Capitol Visitors' Center

Tuesday, November 5 * 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

**SOLD OUT**

Go to the Capitol to inspect the site for the proposed new Capitol Visitors' Center and to hear an in-depth presentation about the project. On this tour, you will also have the opportunity to view various important Civil Engineering artifacts in the Library of Congress Collection.
Cost per person: $20

Woodrow Wilson Bridge / Mixing Bowl Site Tour

Bridges Wednesday, November 6 * 12 Noon - 4:00 PM
Our non-rush hour tour will take you to Metro DC's two current major I-95 projects. Designed in 1961 to handle 65,000 vehicles per day, today's Woodrow Wilson Bridge carries more than 200,000 per day. Its reconstruction, at a cost of $1.5 billion, will include two interchanges in Virginia and two in Maryland, plus a 12-lane dual bridge with a higher elevation so fewer openings of its draw-span will be required. Our tour will examine engineering and environmental challenges as well as the public involvement processes, and update design and construction efforts. The Springfield Interchange (affectionately referred to by locals as the "Mixing Bowl") is one of the largest construction projects in the nation at a cost of $700 million. The entire 8-year 7-phase program, which involves reconstruction of I-95, I-495, and I-395, will be the focus of our tour.
Cost per person: $30. (Incl. box lunch)