DFI Events

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 OSHA Online Safety Training
Choose from a wide range of safety and health-related courses which can be taken in the comfort and convenience of your office or jobsite at your own pace. Course Library includes Construction Safety, General Industry, Outreach and Hazardous Waste. The OSHA 10/30 hr courses can be found in the OSHA Outreach Course Library. DFI Members receive a 10% discount on all courses. Just contact DFI Headquarters to obtain your discount code.
February 15, 2012
New Orleans, LA 		Jet Grouting and the ASCE Jet Grouting Guideline
This technical short course will provide a detailed look at the history, methodology and practical application of the jet grouting technology. Topics specifically covered will include, jet grouting history, engineering principles of erosion, single double and triple fluid methodology, materials, equipment, installation procedures, and quality control. Case histories will be presented on the practical application of jet grouting for underpinning, excavation support, seepage barriers, bottom seals, ground improvement and environmental remediation. In addition, time will be allotted near the end of the short course to discuss the recently published ASCE Jet Grouting Guideline followed by an interactive panel discussion.
February 15, 2012
New Orleans, LA 		Instrumentation of Drilling and Grouting
This course will provide a technology update on the practical use of instrumentation in all aspects of drilling and grouting. Each 30- to 60-minute segment will be taught by a recognized subject matter expert and will be illustrated with tabletop displays, data simulations and actual records. This short course will be of particular interest to contractors and consultants involved in major grouting projects of a challenging nature. This will include remedial grouting projects for dams and deep foundations.
February 15, 2012
New Orleans, LA 		Grouting Materials: Basics, Testing, and Applications
This course will present the basic sciences behind the designing of cementitious and chemical grouts and advances in the admixture chemistry with the cement chemistry will be discussed. For the chemical grouts, advances in initiators and promoters to enhance the performance of various polymer grouts will be discussed. Various types of ASTM and other test methods for the various grout types will be covered as well as discussion of several test programs, including the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program supported by the EPA at CIGMAT. Also applications of grouts with various case studies will be presented.
February 15, 2012
New Orleans, LA 		Grouting for Geotechnical Support and Groundwater Control in Karst
This short course will provide an oversight of karst conditions and situations where grouting would be an appropriate method of stabilization or improvement for the support of structures and to control groundwater flows. The course will provide an introduction to karst formation with a focus on geotechnical support and groundwater control applications including the potential difficulties for quarries, tunnels and other deep excavation and underground construction. Karst features applicable to grouting including deep conduits, voids, sinkholes, enhanced weathered zones and pinnacles will be addressed. Methods of investigation will be discussed that are appropriate to the location and detection of karst features for design of grouting mitigation. Investigation methods including geologic reconnaissance, air photo interpretation and geophysical methods as well as borings will be discussed. Case histories of application of these methods will be presented to illustrate the application of the techniques presented in the course.
February 15, 2012
New Orleans, LA 		Deep Soil Mixing Specialty Short Course
The following presentations on deep soil mixing will be presented: - Dry Mixing and Wet Mixing for the support of structures - Modified Dry mixing Methods - TRD Mixing - Geo-Jet:Mechanical Mixing and High Energy Jets for Shoring and Vertical Loading applications - Reliability Based Design of Embankments Supported on Ground Improved by Deep Mixing Method - CSM-Cutter Soil Mixing - Solidification/Stabilization Treatment of Contaminated Soil Using Soil Mixing - Construction Quality Assurance - Soil Mix Structural Cutoff Walls DFI's Recommendations for Wet Method Deep Soil Mixing will be provided to attendees.
February 15, 2012
New Orleans, LA 		Compaction Grouting Consensus Guide; A Practical Users Guide
This will be a practically focused course including case histories. The theoretical background will be comprehensively covered to provide the context for what needs to be done on site - but the main thrust of the lectures will be what can be grouted, and how to grout effectively. Handouts will include the course notes as well as a copy of the Compaction Grouting Guide.
February 16-18, 2012
New Orleans, LA		 4th International Conference on Grouting and Deep Mixing
This conference, organized by the International Conference Organization for Grouting, Inc. (ICOG) and the Deep Foundations Institute, is the 4th International Conference on the state-of-practice and state-of-the-art in grouting technology. The conference continues the series started in 1982 and its ten-year updates in 1992 and 2003.
March 6, 2012
Chicago, IL 		Student Day with Pipe Piles
Local University Students, register to attend DFI Student Day where you will tour the Atlas Tube Manufacturing Plant. The day will begin at the University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign campus where buses will arrive to transport you to the plant. Upon arrival you will be treated to a guided tour and lunch. The tour will allow you to see firsthand how steel pipe piling is manufactured as well as other steel products. Following lunch you will enjoy short presentations by deep foundation industry experts, Mike Wysockey and Bernie Hertlein and technical experts from Atlas Tube and the Pile Driving Industry.
March 14-15, 2012
Dubai, UAE		 Middle East Conference: Case Histories in Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering
The DFI Middle East Conference is the region's leading technical conference in the field of foundation engineering. The conference provides an opportunity for geotechnical engineering practitioners and academicians across the region to interface, exchange information and experience, and present the latest developments in the field of foundation design and construction. Co-sponsored by the Deep Foundations Institute, the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority, and the American University in Dubai, this year's conference promises to provide a top-quality forum for discussing cutting edge technologies and developments in the field through case histories. The conference exhibit, running in parallel with the technical sessions, enables companies to showcase their qualifications, projects, and recent accomplishments.
April 13, 2012
West Haven, CT 		DFI-CSCE Workshop
DFI and the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers are planning their second spring workshop following the success of the 2011 inaugural event. The full-day geotechnical course will be held at the University of New Haven and the topics being considered are Instrumentation or Cone Penetration Testing (CPT). Keep an eye on your email for updated details on final date and subject matter. Space will be limited to 40 people to maintain the workshop atmosphere for optimum attendee/instructor interaction.
April 16, 2012
 Student Symposium
April 19, 2012
St. Louis, MO		 Liquefaction State-of-the-Art Forum: Consequences and Mitigation
DFI's Ground Improvement Committee is hosting a one-day series of state-of-the art lectures by leaders in the study and research of earthquake-induced liquefaction. This event will take place in St. Louis, MO in April 2012. Topics will include the behavior of liquefied soil, approaches to minimize the risk and mitigate the effects of liquefaction, and the performance of structures during liquefaction (including first-hand reports of damage from recent earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan). The event will wrap up with a round-table discussion by the lecturers who will respond to questions and comments from the attendees, followed by a networking reception.
May 16-17, 2012
Portland, OR		 SuperPile 2012
Seven of DFI's technical committees have joined forces to organize this year's Super Pile Conference. The two days will consist of presentations on the subjects of Driven Piles, Augered Cast-in-Place/Drilled Displacement Piles, Micropiles, Marine construction, Testing and Evaluation of foundation systems, Seismic design, and Drilled Shafts. The first day will be a combined session; the second day will be two concurrent sessions giving attendees the option to choose which presentations are of interest to them. Presentations will focus on case studies, historical development, theory and design with emphasis on practical application, new technologies and ideas for future development. Equipment, material and instrumentation suppliers and vendors will be presenting their services as well in the exhibit hall.
June 2012
Denver, CO		 Helical Foundations and Tiebacks Committee Seminar
This seminar is covering the proper design, application and installation of Helical Foundations and Helical Tiebacks. You can expect to see topics of specific local interest. The event is intended for engineers, architects and contractors. Exhibit space will be available.
June 17-20, 2012
Sao Paolo, Brazil		 SEFE7: 7th Seminar on Special Foundations Engineering and Geotechnics and 1st Foundation Industry and Geotechnics Fair
ABEF - Brazilian Association on Special Foundation Engineering and Geotechnics, SINABEF, DFI - Deep Foundations Institute, in partnership with the ABMS - Brazilian Association on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering and with ABEG - Brazilian Association on Geotechnical Engineering Design and Consulting Companies will hold the 7th Seminar on Special Foundations Engineering and Geotechnics. The event is dedicated to practical issues and the interaction between the chain of suppliers and service providers, promoting a broad discussion on new processes and modern technologies to be applied in the country.
August 15, 2012
Nashville, TN		 Deep Foundations for Landslides/Slope Stabilization Seminar
The Deep Foundations for Landslides/Slope Stabilization Committee of the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) is organizing a one and a half day event featuring lectures by industry experts that will include presentations on current technologies, as well as key design concepts and several case histories that illustrate effective application of deep foundations for stabilization of landslides/slopes. The goal is to present recent and future projects which include challenging slope and landslide repairs with deep foundation methods, from owner perspectives and to have contractors and engineers present new or recent techniques, design and case histories. These presentations should highlight the technical and economical advantages as well as long term maintenance.
September 18, 2012
Monroe Township, NJ 		DFI and ACE Mentor Program of NJ 2nd Annual Golf Outing
October 16, 2012
Houston, TX		 Augured Cast-in-Place Pile Short Course & Specialty Seminar
Augered cast-in-place (ACIP) piles, also known as continuous flight auger (CF A), are being increasingly used for supporting buildings, bridges, sound barrier walls and many other structures around the world. Auger piles, with their load-displacement behavior generally fall in between that of a drilled shaft and a driven pile, and hence need to be designed for various applications. ACIP piles are being also socketed in rocks. Different design methods are available in practice to estimate the ultimate bearing capacity of ACIP piles based upon in-situ soil properties, unit skin friction and unit end bearing. There are various types of ACIP piling systems currently in use and designing and constructing issues (installation process and equipment), specifications including the QA/QC procedures, for ACIP piles will be discussed. Load test results from various geological formations will be discussed. Several case studies including a highway bridge totally supported on ACIP piles will be presented.
October 16-19, 2012
Houston, TX		 37th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations
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.
October 16, 2012
 Practical, Prudent, and Effective Use of Computer Software for Lateral Analysis of Deep Foundations
A short course entitled "Practical, Prudent, and Effective Use of Computer Software for the Lateral Analysis of Deep Foundations" is being planned for the Deep Foundations Institute's 2012 Annual Conference in Houston, Texas. The purpose of this short course is to provide engineers, designers, contractors and software providers with the opportunity to share opinions on the effective and practical use of computer software for geotechnical analysis and design. The focus of the session is oriented toward providing attendees with the information needed for selection and appropriate application of software for lateral analysis of deep foundations for building support and slope stabilization.