Start Date
20-11-2025 2:00 PM
End Date
20-11-2025 3:00 PM
Description
Southern Indiana’s unique karst terrain presents both fascinating natural features and complex engineering challenges. This presentation explores the preliminary design and field reconnaissance measures of an active infrastructure project. The session will trace the project’s development from initial planning through Stage 1 design and field observation, highlighting how the team adapted standard practices to this distinctive geologic setting. Using pipe inspection footage, INDOT archive plans, and photos, we will demonstrate how the design team is addressing culverts discharging directly into karst features via chimney systems under the road. We will also discuss preliminary water quality treatment options being considered to protect sensitive groundwater pathways. This session is ideal for professionals interested in geology-informed design, stormwater engineering, environmental protection, and infrastructure resilience
Culvert Replacement in Karst Topography
Southern Indiana’s unique karst terrain presents both fascinating natural features and complex engineering challenges. This presentation explores the preliminary design and field reconnaissance measures of an active infrastructure project. The session will trace the project’s development from initial planning through Stage 1 design and field observation, highlighting how the team adapted standard practices to this distinctive geologic setting. Using pipe inspection footage, INDOT archive plans, and photos, we will demonstrate how the design team is addressing culverts discharging directly into karst features via chimney systems under the road. We will also discuss preliminary water quality treatment options being considered to protect sensitive groundwater pathways. This session is ideal for professionals interested in geology-informed design, stormwater engineering, environmental protection, and infrastructure resilience