Deep Foundations Dynamic Testing & Analysis 2020 Seminar & Workshop

PDCA, in collaboration with Pile Dynamics, Inc., will present this three-day program over the dates of March 11-13, 2020 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Airport in sunny Orlando, Florida.

The DFDTA conference will present a one-day seminar titled Deep Foundation Integrity Testing and Wave Equation Analysis on March 11, 2020. A two-day workshop titled High Strain Dynamic Foundation Testing will also be presented March 12-13, 2020. On the third-day, PDCA will also offer the Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test, a 90-minute, multiple-choice exam that will cover the theory of Wave Mechanics, Case Method (PDA) equations, data quality assessment, data interpretation and basic CAPWAP analysis.

Early Bird Registration: $50 discount on each Seminar and Workshop prior to February 15, 2019.

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Seminar on Deep Foundation Integrity Testing and Wave Equation Analysis (Wednesday, March 11, 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.

High Strain Dynamic Foundation Testing Workshop & Proficiency Test  (Thursday-Friday, March 12-13, 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

Certificate of Completion

A Certificate of Completion, documenting the number of hours of instruction - Professional Development Hours (PDH’s) will be provided. Check with your engineering board of registration for their continuing education requirements. 

Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test

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. 

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 only registration fee to be applied towards retaking the test at the next course. 

Lecturers

Garland Likins, P.E., M.ASCE, is the senior partner and past president of Pile Dynamics, Inc., a manufacturer of quality assurance products for deep foundations. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio and a former principal of GRL Engineers, Inc., providers of deep foundation testing services. In his 45 years since participating in the original dynamic pile testing research at Case Western Reserve University, Garland has performed countless field tests and directed the development of several field testing devices for deep foundations. He is active in committees for ASTM, ADSC, DFI, and PDCA. He authored numerous publications and frequently lectures on deep foundations.

Ryan Allin, P.E., is a senior engineer and partner in GRL Engineers and Pile Dynamics. He has a B.S. 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.

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