PDCA E-Letter
May 2014
 
In this Edition:
 
18th Annual International Conference and Expo Wrap-Up
PDCA/DFI Joint Conference - Call For Abstracts
Upcoming PDCA Educational Events
IFCEE 2015
Directory Deadline
PDCA Committees
PileDriver - Request to Submit an article
PDCA Intern and Coop Program
Upcoming PDCA Chapter Events


 


 
Annual Conference Wrap-Up

                        
 

 
Upcoming PDCA Events
 
Pile Driving Inspectors Course

June 26, 2014
Hilton Vancouver Airport - Vancouver, BC


Full Course Brochure
Register Online
Hotel Reservations


 
 
Deep Foundation Dynamic Testing and
Analysis Seminar and Workshop
 
September 17-19, 2014
Pile Dyanmics, Inc. Headquarters - Cleveland, OH
 
Full Seminar & Workshop Brochure
Register Online
Hotel Reservations



 
 
Pile Load Testing Options Course
August 21, 2014
Sacramento, CA
 
The PDCA is planning another very successful Pile Load Testing Options seminar, scheduled to take place in Sacramento, CA on Thursday, August 21, 2014.

The tentative schedule will begin with a presentation discussing the benefits of a welldesigned pile load test program, its cost-effectiveness and applications. The seminar will also feature presentations on various pile load testing methods. Each presentation will feature detailed information about that specific load testing method and how it best applies to the driven pile industry. Presentations will be followed by a Q & A, allowing the seminar participants to address all of the presenters in a panel setting. The methods and presenters will be announced as representatives are confirmed.

Who Should Attend: Contractors, Engineering Design Consultants, Geotechnical and Structural Engineers, Suppliers of hammers and piles; as well as anyone responsible or involved in pile load test decisions.

Seminar and Hotel information will be available on the PDCA website, www.piledrivers.org, once confirmed.

Design and Installation of Cost-
Efficient Piles Conference (DICEP)


October 9, 2014
Salt Lake City, UT


What Will You Learn and Experience:
The DICEP conference will present a series of presentations designed to educate professionals who work in the foundations industry.  Preliminary presentation topics include subjects pertaining to subsurface investigation and report recommendations, site characterization, determination of vertical resistance of sheet pile abutments, load development and establishment of driving criteria, taper pile advantages, international and domestic case histories using driven piles and project converted to driven piles due to economic, geotechnical and scheduling advantages.

Who Should Attend:
The PDCA 15th Annual Design and Installation of Cost-Efficient Piles (DICEP) conference is designed for geotechnical, structural and civil engineers; contractors and other firms or individuals who support, conduct business or are associated with the deep foundations, earth retention and/or the driven pile industry.  Licensed P.E.'s needing Professional Development Hours can obtain 6 PDH from this conference.
        
 

 
 Driven Pile A Foundation for the 21st Century - Invitation to Speakers
 
             Submission Form                     
 
The Pile Driving Contractors Association (PDCA) and Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) are organizing a one-day seminar in Austin, TX, in September 2014.  The seminar will feature lectures by industry experts on advancements in the use, design and testing of driven pile solutions.  The Organizing Committee welcomes brief presentation proposals for consideration for the technical program on the following topics in the context of driven piles:
 
·         Quality Control, Testing and Evaluation
·         Cost-Effective Case Histories
·         Value Engineered Solutions
·         Innovative Applications and Techniques
·         Advancement in Equipment and Materials
·         Practice-Oriented Research
·         Design Methodologies
·         Ethics and Ethical Practices
·         Sustainability

Submissions are due by Friday, May 9, 2014.

 
IFCEE 2015
 
Exhibitor Prospectus
Exhibitor Registration Form
 
IFCEE 2015 is the premier "must-attend" event for professionals in the foundation industry. The conference will include presentations of reviewed technical papers, panel discussions and debates, indoor exhibits, an outdoor equipment exposition, educational short courses, technical committee meetings, and networking with industry leaders. Don't miss this chance to expand your business and your knowledge at this exciting, one-of-a-kind event! 
 
 

 
PDCA 2014-2015 Directory Deadline
Friday, May 9, 2014
 
Detailed Renewal Information
 
In 2014, the PDCA will produce and distribute the 2014-2015 Membership Directory. The deadline for having your company information printed in the Directory is Friday, May 9, 2014. Please submit your 2014 Membership Renewal payment and correct contact information to the PDCA prior to this date to ensure your company appears in the directory.

 
PDCA Committees
 
Request to Join a Committee
 
PDCA Committees are a significant resource to the association, its members, and the driven pile industry. Each Committee has a Chair who is appointed by the PDCA President and each Committee has a Board Director who acts as a liaison between the Committee and the Board of Directors. Each committee meets between 4 to 6 times a year. One of those meetings is held at the PDCA's Annual Conference, while the remainder are generally conducted by conference call.

All PDCA members are eligible to serve on any PDCA committee(s). Any member of the PDCA who has an interest in serving on one or more of the PDCA Committees; or who would like to find out more about the functions performed by each committee, its responsibilities and the responsibilities of the committee members should contact the PDCA
 office, toll-free at 888-311-7322 or visit the PDCA website, www.piledrivers.org.