Collage of Erie Canal Projects
Speakers:
Greg Johnson, PE, Bergmann Associates
Michael Mann, PE, McMahon & Mann Consulting Engineering and Geology, P.C.
Overview
The New York State Canal system was originally constructed in the early 1800’s and was expanded into the Erie Barge Canal in the early 1900’s. This presentation looks at the history of the Canal which was considered to be an impressive engineering feat of its time, and how the geology and bedrock played a part in its construction. Three sites in particular are reviewed: Culvert 125 in Lockport, a spillway and waste weir in Albion, and Lock 0-7 along the Oswego Canal. Each site presented a unique set of challenges pertaining to the deterioration of existing structures, localized geology, and developing cost-effective solutions. Historical figures and photographs are presented along with portions of the rehabilitation drawings and the photographs during construction.
Greg Johnson is a Waterways Structure Practice Lead and Senior Project Manager for Bergmann in Rochester, New York. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Science in Structural Engineering from Cornell University. He is a licensed professional engineer in New York with over 30 years’ experience, including over 20 years at Bergmann. His experience includes dam safety engineering, lock and dam design, canal design and rehabilitation, cofferdam and sheet pile design, and structural building design.
Michael Mann received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from the University at Buffalo. He is a licensed professional engineer in New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Ohio and has 40 years of professional consulting engineering experience. He was previously employed by D'Appolonia Consulting Engineers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Goldberg Zoino Associates in Buffalo, New York. Mr. Mann and Donald McMahon formed McMahon & Mann Consulting Engineers in 1993, specializing in geotechnical and environmental engineering, which includes dam and embankment engineering.
