DFI's 37th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations is the premier event for industry members from across the globe to gather and share experiences, exchange ideas and learn the current state-of-the-practice from various disciplines such as engineers, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and academicians. Please mark your calendar and join us in Houston in 2012.

Optimization of Design of Drilled Shaft Foundations by Lateral Load Testing
Donald Clark, Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity of The Coastal Coralline Limestone of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Precautions and Recommendations for Deep Foundations
Mohammad Eliwah, Omar Jazzar Consulting Engineers

Using Design-Build Synergy to Deliver Pile Foundations
David P. Sauls, P.E., Larry D. Sant, P.E. and Sunil Malla, P.E.; GeoEngineers, Inc.

Load Tests on Large Diameter Bored Piles in Cemented Sands
Nabil F. Ismael, Civil Engineering Department, Kuwait University

Experimental Studies on Behaviour of Single Pile Under Combined Uplift and Lateral Loads
K. Madhusudan Reddy, Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Axial Behavior of Auger Cast Piles in Inner Coastal Plain Geology
Brian Ladd, S&ME, Inc.

Acrylamide Grouting: Successfully Controlling Groundwater from Canada to South America
Jim Gentry and Daniel Magill, Avanti International

Alternative Deep Foundation Solutions – DMM at LPV-111 in New Orleans
Wesley Schmutzler, Treviicos

Mini-Pile Design and Construction Methods Change to Mitigate Soil Loss through Glacial Till
Cassandra Wetzel, P.E., GZA GeoEnvironmental

Welcome Tea 3:00 – 4:00 PM (Presidential Suite)

Welcome Reception 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Continental Breakfast Served 7:30 – 8:30 AM (Presidential Suite)

Space Center Houston and Kemah Boardwalk Tour 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

(Meet in Lobby for Bus Boarding-beginning 8:45 AM)

SPACE CENTER HOUSTON TOUR

Enjoy a guided tour of Space Center Houston, where you will learn everything about its dramatic history, exciting present and compelling future.

LUNCH AT LANDRY’S

Located on the Kemah Boardwalk in Galveston Bay. Enjoy scenic views, exquisite seafood as well as other traditional southern fares.

KEMAH BOARDWALK

The Boardwalk boasts many activities, games, shopping, a Ferris wheel, wooden roller coaster, traditional boardwalk snacks, and much more.

Refreshments 4:30-5:30 PM (Presidential Suite)

Reception 6:00 - 6:30 PM (With Conference Attendees)

Awards Banquet 6:30PM – 9:30 PM (Separate ticket required)

Friday, October 19, 2012

Continental Breakfast Served 8:00 – 9:30 AM (Presidential Suite)

Bauer Site Tour - Optional

A Companions Program Suite will be open for the duration of the Conference (Presidential Suite)

In recognition of the fact that an increasing number of professional engineering licensing bodies require members to pursue professional development on a formal basis, DFI provides a general Certificate of Participation for all programs. Currently this certificate is accepted by most state professional engineering licensing bodies as documentation of your pursuit of continuing education requirements. There are however some states that may not accept the general DFI Certificate. It is the responsibility of the individual to determine if hours provided by DFI events are accepted by their licensing body.

New York: Approved New York State Professional Development Hours are sought for all DFI events and are pending approval of their Review Board. Those individuals requiring NYS approved hours must follow the guidelines and procedures requested by the event administrators in order to qualify. The procedure typically includes the need to sign in and out on-site at the registration table in order to provide proof of your full attendance of the event. This procedure is subject to change based on NYS requirements.

Florida: DFI is an approved provider in the state of Florida. DFI's approval # is 4072 - valid from June 2011 through May 2013. Please make note for your records. Florida State registered professional engineers (P.E.’s) who wish to submit attendance of a DFI event as part of their Florida State license renewal MUST include their Florida State P.E. license number on their pre-registration form. Each event is treated separately so registering for one event with your license number does not register you for any subsequent events for Florida State licensing renewal. If you neglected to include this information for any DFI event registration, please contact the DFI headquarters office at staff@dfi.org or 973-423-4030 prior to the event you are attending.

• 8'deep x 10’wide space includes a 6'x2’ table, 2 chairs, wastebasket and 1 person’s full conference attendance. 10’deep x 16’wide space includes two 6’x2’ tables, 4 chairs, 2 wastebaskets and 2 people’s full conference attendance.
  Click here for the Exhibitor Kit from Freeman.
• All persons tending exhibits for all or a portion of the conference, must be registered as full conference attendees.
• Upon acceptance of exhibitor payment and registration, the exhibitor may be asked to sign and return an exhibitor agreement and hold harmless disclaimer furnished by DFI.
• Shipping of materials to and from the facility are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Exhibitors should make shipping arrangements for both inbound and outbound exhibit materials with the Official Exhibition Services Contractor, Freeman (www.freemanco.com), contact Dennis Pena at dennis.pena@freemanco.com or 713-433-2400..
• DFI will do its best to assure that organizations in direct competition will not be adjacent. Please Submit in writing, with your Registration, what organizations you prefer not to neighbor. DFI reserves the right to re-assign exhibit space.
• Sorry, No Refunds after Friday, September 28, 2012. Cancellations must be made in writing via fax or mail.
• Exhibitors set-up Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 2:00-8:00PM or Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 8:00AM-Noon .
• Exhibitors tear down Friday, October 19, 2012, After 11AM.

All persons tending exhibits must be fully registered. Electricity is not included but must be ordered separately directly from Freeman if needed. Exhibit hall is carpeted and ceiling height is 25'. Early Breakdowns will be charged an additional fee!