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Deep Foundation Dynamic Testing and Analysis Seminar & Workshop

When: 9/17/2014 - 9/19/2014 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Pile Dynamics, Inc. Headquarters - Cleveland, OH

Deep Foundation Dynamic Testing and Analysis Seminar & Workshop
September 17-19, 2014
Pile Dynamics, Inc. Headquarters - Cleveland, OH

 
Seminar on Deep Foundation Integrity Testing and Wave Equation Analysis
Wednesday, September 17, 2014      8:30am - 5:00pm
 
Who should attend:   Geotechnical, structural and construction engineers; owners, contractors and other professionals involved in the design, construction and specification of deep foundations. 
  • This seminar is suitable for those new to the field of Foundation Testing and Analysis, and includes an overview of non-destructive testing methods (integrity and load testing) and their applications. 
  • It is suitable also for those specifying the testing to gain basic understanding for assessing the results presented in reports. 
  • This seminar is suitable for those needing an understanding of wave equation analysis methods. 
  • Those attending the Workshop that follows this Seminar are strongly encouraged to attend this review of wave equation background materials.
 
Learning objectives:  At the end of the seminar, attendees will be able to:
  • Select an appropriate method of integrity assessment of deep foundations for a particular  application.
  • Review reports of integrity and dynamic load testing of deep foundations conducted by others.
  • Run a basic wave equation analysis of pile driving.
Program (subject to change)
8:00     Registration
8:30     Wave Mechanics Basics                                                    
9:30     Non-destructive testing High and Low Strain                                                              
10:15   Break
10:15   Non-destructive testing Crosshole Sonic Logging 
11:00   Thermal Integrity Profiling                            
12:00   Lunch
1:00     Wave Equation Background                                                  
2:00     Wave Equation Workshop: Bearing Graph, Inspector's Chart          
3:00     Break
3:15     Wave Equation Workshop: Bearing Graph, Inspector's Chart continued
4:00     Wave Equation Workshop: Driveability                     
5:00     Adjourn
 
During the Wave Equation Workshop, attendees may either observe the lecture or optionally follow the examples along on their laptops. This optional use of the attendee's computer requires having a license of the GRLWEAP 2010 software installed on that computer.  Prepaid registrants can request a temporary license from Pile Dynamics by contacting stheodore@pile.com.
 
A Certificate of Participation documenting the number of hours of instruction (PDH) will be provided. Check with your engineering board of registration for their continuing education requirements.
 
 
High Strain Dynamic Foundation Testing Workshop part 1
Thursday, September 18, 2014    8:30am - 5:00pm

Who should attend: 
  • Users of the Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA) system and CAPWAP® software interested in sharpening their skills.
  • Engineers, foundation testing professionals, students and professors already familiar with the basic concepts of deep foundation dynamic testing and analysis. 
  • Professionals who desire to have a basic understanding of the dynamic test results being presented to them. 
  • Those interested in taking the Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test* 
Learning objectives:
At the end of this two day workshop attendees will be able to:
  • Operate the PDA in a manner conducive to acquiring good quality data
  • Assess pile bearing capacity, pile driving stresses, hammer performance and pile integrity by various methods
  • Avoid pitfalls when analyzing PDA data with the CAPWAP software
  • Interpret PDA testing and CAPWAP software results
  • Describe the soil-model used in CAPWAP
  • Prepare the input for CAPWAP
  • Review options for CAPWAP analysis and output
  • Calculate bearing capacity and its distribution for driven piles from impact records
Program (subject to change)
8:00     Registration
8:30     Wave Mechanics for PDA testers                                         
10:30   Break
10:45   PDA Testing Proper Practices                                                                   
12:30   Lunch
1:30     PDA Testing Proper Practices (cont.)                                
2:00     PDA Data Quality Examples                                              
2:30     Dynamic Testing of Drilled Shafts and Augured Cast-in-place Piles                       
3:15     Break
3:30     PDA Workshop:  Integrity, Stresses, Energy                        
4:30     PDA Workshop: Capacity Calculation          
5:00     Adjourn
 
 

High Strain Dynamic Foundation Testing Workshop part 2
Friday, September 19, 2014      8:30am - 5:00pm
 
Program (subject to change)
8:30     SiteLink® - Remote Testing with Demo                                                         
9:00     CAPWAP® software Background, iCAP®                                                     
10:30   Break
10:45   CAPWAP Workshop: Basic Examples                                             
12:00   Lunch
1:00     CAPWAP Workshop: Advanced Examples              
3:15     Break                                                 
3:30     Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test *
5:00     Adjourn
 
 
A Certificate of Participation documenting the number of hours of instruction (PDH) will be provided. Check with your engineering board of registration for their continuing education requirements.
 
* At the end of the High Strain Dynamic Testing Workshop participants may take a multiple choice Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test which will take less than 1-½ hours to complete. The test will cover the theory of Wave Mechanics, Case Method (PDA) equations, data quality assessment, data interpretation and basic CAPWAP analysis.  The test is designed for those with experience in using the Pile Driving Analyzer® system and CAPWAP to perform High Strain Dynamic Foundation Tests. The best preparation for the test is work experience following an initial PDA training. The workshop will refresh the participant's theoretical background and be a reminder of some important points.  Those taking the test are advised to study   "Appendix A" and "Helpful Hints" of the PDA manual, review some of the EXAMPLE data provided with the PDA, and read the CAPWAP background material.  These materials are supplied with PDA purchases.  Those without access to the manuals and examples should please contact jfox@pile.com in advance of the test date.  For more information about the Proficiency Test website:  www.PDAProficiencyTest.com.

A Certificate of Proficiency in High Strain Dynamic Pile Testing will be awarded to those who pass the test.  The Level indicated on the Certificate is dependent on the score achieved on the test.  Those who do not pass the test will receive full credit of test registration fee to be applied toward retaking the test at the next opportunity.
 
 
Workshop and Seminar Lecturers
Frank Rausche, is a principal of Pile Dynamics, Inc. He has been involved in the research and development of dynamic testing and analysis methods since the mid-1960s, first as a researcher at Case Western Reserve University, where he derived the Case Method equations for dynamic pile testing and developed the CAPWAP® and GRLWEAP software programs, and later as a consultant.
 
Garland Likins, P.E., Garland is the president of PDI and a principal of GRL. During his 40 years since participating in the original dynamic pile testing research at Case Western Reserve University, Garland has directed the development and improvement of multiple testing systems for deep foundations. He has numerous published papers, is active in several code and professional societies, and is a frequent lecturer.
 
Brent Robinson, P.E., is a partner in PDI and GRL. He oversees civil engineering and research and development activities and trains users of PDI equipment.  Since joining GRL in 1999, he has performed measurement and analysis for foundation projects around the world.  Brent is a PhD candidate at North Carolina State University, chair of the Geotechnical Committee of the Cleveland Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the recipient of the TRB Best Paper Award in Soil Mechanics in 2010.
 
Ryan Allin, P.E. is a senior engineer and partner in GRL Engineers and Pile Dynamics. He has a BS in Civil Engineering from Cleveland State University and has achieved Expert level on the PDCA/PDI Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test. After several years performing the entire range of services offered by GRL throughout the United States and in international offshore projects, Ryan is currently responsible for all GRL's educational programs for foundation testing professionals. In that capacity he has lectured on numerous seminars, webinars and workshops on foundation testing and has co-authored papers on the subject. Ryan is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a registered professional engineer in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware and Kentucky.

 
Hotel Reservations
Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. 
The Hampton Inn
Special group rate of US $119 plus tax including breakfast, hotel transportation, evening manager's reception and wireless high speed internet. Must reserve by September 1, 2014 call +1 440-542-0400 or click here to visit The Hampton Inn's information and reservation site for PDI's Seminar/Workshop. Use the group code PDI when making your room reservation

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